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Tool Test

Grizzly's G1023S — A Cabinet Saw At Contractor Saw Prices

When we saw the ad in Grizzly's newest catalog for the G1023S cabinet saw with a Biesemeyer-type fence for $775, we knew we had to test it.

Featuringa3 hp (18amp), 220v totally enclosed, fan cooled motor, two solid cast iron wings, a magnetic switch and the new Shop Fox Classic fence, this saw is an amazing bargain. Assembly was simple, and the fit and finish of the machine are quite good. In fact, the G1023S was ready to run with less fuss than we've ever had with a Griz- > zly machine. The only significant adjustment we had to make was to set the blade parallel to the miter slots. The motor provides plenty of power, and the table flatness is well within acceptable parameters. Even the miter gauge is a little better than expected, with an adjustable-fit T-bar to reduce play.

The switch is drilled to mount on the left side of the table, which impedes easy access to the beveling handle, but if it bothers you enough, it's simple to relocate. The saw is set up for dust collection, but the motor cover to make it work efficiently is an extra $30. The saw comes with a standard and a dado blade insert, though we highly recommend a zero clearance insert.

The Shop Fox Classic fence (which is a copy of the Biesemey-er T-style fence) needed a little tweaking (one of the phenolic faces needed to be run over the jointer to reduce the height), but proved

accurate and easily adjustable. Sold as an accessory as well, we were pleased to note that the fence is packaged with a tap and die for easier installation on other saws.

Out the door for $840 (including shipping), or $870 with the motor cover, this is an exceptional deal. We're told that in the near future a 110v, 2hp model (G1023S-110) will be available for those without 220 power. If you were planning on getting a contractor saw because you couldn't afford a cabinet saw, think again. The G1023S is the serious home-shop answer, and a sound value for many small professional shops.

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• 12" resaw capability

• Easy blade change with 1/16 to 1" blade capacity

• 1.5 HP motor

• All-welded steel frame construction

• Cast-iron flywheels with snap on rubber tires

• Electrodynamically balanced

• Large 16" x 19" cast-iron table

• Cast-iron rip fence

• 3/8" x 3/4" miter gage slot

• Two dust ports for excellent dust collection

• Blade tension indicator

• Table tilt from -10 to 45 degrees. Steel trunions

• Bearing Euro guides, both upper and lower

• Mobility kit, power feeder and 110-volt motor available

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