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Yes....I actually have too many table saws (4) in my basement shop. My shop is not that large and I need to move at least 1 of them (maybe 2) out. I am fond of each of them and am not quite sure what to do with them. Let me give some background information.
I purchased a Rigid TS2424 5+ years ago when we bought the house we live in now. I have used that saw for numerous home improvement projects and a wide variety of WW projects. It has been a good performer and I have several nice accessories to go with it.
I have always wanted a BT3K (I have followed the forum for several years) and I finally bought a used BT3K a couple of months ago. I actually bought 2 saws (1994 and 2000 model) with the idea that I would make 1 good saw out of them. I kept buying parts and pieces (shims, SMT, extra fence, etc.) and I now have one very good BT3K and one good BT3K. I also purchased the accessory package (dust collector bag, dado insert, router kit, etc.) and upgraded the shim package on the 2000 model to use the BT3100 shim design. I have had a lot of fun with the BT3K. It was my original idea to sell the 1994 model to my younger brother and keep a BT3K and the Rigid TS2424.
The problem is that I found someone who was selling an entire garage full of Grizzly woodworking equipment. My brothers and I split up the cache (TS, drill press, jointer, bandsaw, sander and dust collector) and I wound up with the drill press and the cabinet saw for $500. The drill press is exactly the model (G7944) that I was going to buy for $324 from Grizzly....so for $175 more I added a G1023S table saw with a heavy duty Shop Fox mobile base and a G4227 sliding miter table. I now have the G1023S (3 HP, 220V single phase) and the accessory G4227 sliding miter table. I had to invest an additional $100 to add a blade guard, but I still have a very nice (big) mobile saw with minimal investment. The problem is that I don't have much room. I won't have the G1023S set up and functional until later this week, but I expect it to cut really nicely. It is very heavy and I look forward to using it. A long set of extension rails are available for less than $200 for future expansion.
My initial reaction is to sell the Rigid TS2424 and accessories to my younger brother and keep the 2 BT3Ks and the Grizzly. The Rigid has 36" sawing capacity to the right of the blade and can be easily wheeled outside the basement to rip plywood and large pieces. I would do this to avoid having dust all over the basement. I have noticed that the BT3K does not have nearly as much dust and makes some beautiful cuts.
My wife and I plan to build a new house in the Spring and I know that I won't have room for 4 tablesaws. Plus, I would like to get some $$ back out of one or two of these things. I have an idea that I will probably keep the Grizzly 1023S and G4227 sliding table, plus one of the BT3Ks. I would then sell the Rigid to my brother and probably the spare BT3K. What would you guys do? Any thoughts? Am I missing something obvious? Any experience using the Grizzly? It is the least known saw in the mix.
thanks for the advice.
I purchased a Rigid TS2424 5+ years ago when we bought the house we live in now. I have used that saw for numerous home improvement projects and a wide variety of WW projects. It has been a good performer and I have several nice accessories to go with it.
I have always wanted a BT3K (I have followed the forum for several years) and I finally bought a used BT3K a couple of months ago. I actually bought 2 saws (1994 and 2000 model) with the idea that I would make 1 good saw out of them. I kept buying parts and pieces (shims, SMT, extra fence, etc.) and I now have one very good BT3K and one good BT3K. I also purchased the accessory package (dust collector bag, dado insert, router kit, etc.) and upgraded the shim package on the 2000 model to use the BT3100 shim design. I have had a lot of fun with the BT3K. It was my original idea to sell the 1994 model to my younger brother and keep a BT3K and the Rigid TS2424.
The problem is that I found someone who was selling an entire garage full of Grizzly woodworking equipment. My brothers and I split up the cache (TS, drill press, jointer, bandsaw, sander and dust collector) and I wound up with the drill press and the cabinet saw for $500. The drill press is exactly the model (G7944) that I was going to buy for $324 from Grizzly....so for $175 more I added a G1023S table saw with a heavy duty Shop Fox mobile base and a G4227 sliding miter table. I now have the G1023S (3 HP, 220V single phase) and the accessory G4227 sliding miter table. I had to invest an additional $100 to add a blade guard, but I still have a very nice (big) mobile saw with minimal investment. The problem is that I don't have much room. I won't have the G1023S set up and functional until later this week, but I expect it to cut really nicely. It is very heavy and I look forward to using it. A long set of extension rails are available for less than $200 for future expansion.
My initial reaction is to sell the Rigid TS2424 and accessories to my younger brother and keep the 2 BT3Ks and the Grizzly. The Rigid has 36" sawing capacity to the right of the blade and can be easily wheeled outside the basement to rip plywood and large pieces. I would do this to avoid having dust all over the basement. I have noticed that the BT3K does not have nearly as much dust and makes some beautiful cuts.
My wife and I plan to build a new house in the Spring and I know that I won't have room for 4 tablesaws. Plus, I would like to get some $$ back out of one or two of these things. I have an idea that I will probably keep the Grizzly 1023S and G4227 sliding table, plus one of the BT3Ks. I would then sell the Rigid to my brother and probably the spare BT3K. What would you guys do? Any thoughts? Am I missing something obvious? Any experience using the Grizzly? It is the least known saw in the mix.
thanks for the advice.
Loring in Katy, TX USA
I'm actually going to be subdividing it into a bunch of little rooms with specific purposes soon I hope. The "Spinning Room" with my lathes and drill press, the "finish Room", and the larger "BT Room".
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