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Old 01-29-2009, 1:32 PM
Charlie McGuire Charlie McGuire is offline
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I've been thinking of getting a new table saw and was interested in the hybrids since I'm limited to 110.

So, I've read a lot of good things about the 1.7 HP Steel City saws with riving knife. I don't think I'm interested in granite tops, but assume the saw can be built with cast iron.

My problem is I'd really like to look at one of these saws in person, but from where I am in Eastern Iowa, there's no dealers within 100 miles and one dealer (Woodsmith) listed in Des Moines says they don't have any 1.75HP models. Anyone know of any other places closer to Eastern Iowa that carry these saws?

I was also under the impression that these saws could be purchased for 1K or thereabouts. On-line prices I've seen at Woodcraft or Toolking are 1250. And then there's shipping. Is this the going rate ?

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Charlie
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Old 01-29-2009, 1:49 PM
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Charlie,
Have you seen the new Ridgid 4511 TS. It does have a grainite top though, but looks really nice. It is 1.5HP. They seem really nice and they are around $599 at Home Depot. Just another option.
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Old 01-29-2009, 2:28 PM
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Matt, no I haven't seen the Ridgid. I'm not sure they are in Home Depot's yet - nearest HD to me is 30 miles. Not sure what component/quality differences there might be between SC and the Ridgid.

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Old 01-29-2009, 2:36 PM
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Here's a review I did on the SC 65670 when I put mine together.
http://www.routerforums.com/tool-rev...20-review.html
Good price here.
http://www.dynamitetoolco.com/Produc...5670&click=123
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Old 01-29-2009, 2:40 PM
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Myk, I see in your review you mention riving knife. I didn't think the 35670 had riving knife - just the newer models 35900x. ?

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Old 01-29-2009, 3:07 PM
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FWW really liked this one in 2007:

Woodtek 148-271

I'm happy with my Jet JPS10 Proshop.
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Old 01-29-2009, 3:11 PM
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I am in the same boat you are as far as only having 110 in my shop. I did some searching and ended up getting a General cabinet saw that runs on 110. I got the extended table and I love it. General make a good table saw. You might want to look into them.

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Old 01-29-2009, 3:15 PM
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Myk, I see in your review you mention riving knife. I didn't think the 35670 had riving knife - just the newer models 35900x. ?Charlie
No riving knife, just the splitter/guard.
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Old 01-29-2009, 7:56 PM
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I don't know if this will help or not. There is a Woodcraft store in Madison, WI. Not terribly far from eastern Iowa depending on how far south you are.

616 Westgate MallMadison, WI 53711 Phone: (608) 273-8868 Fax: (608) 273-3409 madison-retail@woodcraft.com
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Old 02-03-2009, 1:07 PM
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After more poking around at prices, etc, I'm now considering 3 HP saws.

I think I have it narrowed between Grizzly G0691 and Steel City 35618.

I like the design of the 691 (dust port on side). The SC looks like the fence may be nicer. Warranty on SC is 5 yr, Grizzly I assume 1 yr.

Anyone have any fit/finish comments or other comparisons between these two ?

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Old 02-03-2009, 10:52 PM
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Well, I did it. Thank you for all the help offered here and all you input. I just orderd the Grizzly 1023SL. I will keep you all updated........ They are offering free shipping right now. I dont know how long the offer is going on but that helped make my decision.
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Old 02-03-2009, 11:46 PM
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Join the 1023SL club. Just happened to be up late and browsed the thread. I've got the 1023SL as do a number of "creekers", and for the most part we're very, very pleased with it. Enjoy!
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Old 02-03-2009, 11:57 PM
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The Steel City is a near twin of the Craftsman 22124 (designed and manufactured by the same people). Is there a Sears near you?
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Old 02-04-2009, 7:09 AM
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The Craftsman 22124 is a hybrid saw. I've looked at them and decided not to go that route. Not enough improvement over my contractor saw except for dust collection for more $$.

The SC 35618 is a 3HP cabinet saw.

The G0491 is the new Grizzly 3HP with riving knife.

The 1023SL is tempting with free shipping. So how great would it be to have the riving knife ?
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Old 02-04-2009, 7:41 AM
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Charlie? How you gonna use a 3hp saw on 120v???? Surely not on a 15a or even 20a circuit! If you are gonna have to re-wire for a huge 120v breaker, might as well run a 240v line!! Then you are ALL SET!
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