TS dilemna...need guidance and wisdom!
I kinda need to catch my breath here and think things thru...I'm contemplating buying a used Griz 1023 TS and am having a fair bit of anxiety. It's a 10 YO 1023 with an updated SF Classic fence and a motor cover added. It's in really nice shape with a mobile base. It's been well used but obviously cared for. $500...pretty fair deal IMHO.
The dilemna...My head is spinning about this. I wasn't TS shopping, I just stumbled into a garage sale. I know that the 1023 is a more substantial saw than my 22124 and that I'd be set for life with a saw like this. The problem is that I also like my 22124 alot, and all advantages don't go to the 1023. The 22124 has 4" more CI surface area. I also prefer the Biese fence, plus I've slid it to the right for 40" rip. I also prefer the thigh kick on/off switch and the location on the 22124. My router table is all set up between the Biese rails... yada, yada. DC, stability, and even smoothness are about a wash...obviously the 1023 has more power and will last for decades. This should be a zero expenditure upgrade, though there will definitely be some work involved. This is exactly the kind of deal I always figured it would take for me to part with the 22124, but now that I"m faced with the opportunity, I'm paralyzed...need input! :crazy:
If your happy...............
Scott,
I agree with the masses. If your current saw does what you need it to do. No reason to change! Keep it until something comes out that you can't live with out! I don't think your going to pick up much if you make the switch. Not to mention it will push off a future saw purchase! So take a deep cleansing breath, and walk away!
Good luck!
Clint