Grizzly Table Saw 1023RL 1 Year Review!
Grizzly Table Saw 1023RL 1 Year Review!
Finally got around to reviewing the 1023RL. To see some of my work created with it: www.dannypops.com
I’ll add that I had the saw unplugged while changing the blade for those who cringed during that change out.
https://www.starbond.com/?rfsn=3785981.acef57 Trying out the starbond stuff for cracks in wood. Looks easier than epoxy.
Cool furniture, YES! You sold me…..
Wearing gloves while changing the blade might help.
Delta saws have problems with their motors burning out.
Thanks Danny, I’ve been looking at this saw and your review answered the questions that I had. In particular, the ability to roll the saw out of the way so I can get my cars back in my garage workshop. I have been using a Kobalt job site saw which is meeting my needs but now that I’ve been at this hobby for five years I’m ready to level up. Again, thanks for a good, honest review.
A great review of the saw. I have 3 of these and all are before this revision to the 1023 series meaning the new ones have a dust port surrounding the blade and the use of an elevator mechanism to raise the blade as opposed to the older swing mechanism. A friend of mine does have one of these and he reports that a zero clearance insert and dust collection is almost a must as the dust port fills rapidly and starts to throw sawdust back out the top of the saw. He also reports that any small pieces that do get past the insert do indeed plug the dust collection and on the 4 inch ports my saws as well.
"I definitely recommend getting the rolling base, because without that you are screwed" 🤣🤣🤣
There are definitely quality differences between Grizzly and something like SawStop or the Delta Unisaw. You can see it in the trunnions primarily, where Grizzly’s trunnions are pretty rough castings and the others are better designed, better casted and have better machining.
But like you implied, diminishing returns. I have the G1023RLW. After initial set up and some issues getting it to run on a 240v 15 amp circuit (it simply won’t), I’m quite happy with paying half the cost of a Unisaw and almost 3x less than a SawStop.
Safety tip: when your loosening the arbor nut, place wrench on the arbor shaft fitting and allow the wrench to rest on the table as you pull the arbor nut side wrench toward you. This will naturally secure the shaft/blade as you turn loosen the arbor nut, giving you much more control, and help avoid getting cut due to slipping.
Your Delta probably failed from a capacitor issue. It was a common issue. Sucks to buy something new and have issues. You got a good upgrade though!
Do you know if this saw can be wired for 120v
Sweeeet vid! Really nice furniture too, bud.
Nice video. Would you buy this saw again?. Did you ever have a dust collector attached to the saw?. There’s a lot of dust in the cabinet.Thanks.
Danny, I have the same table saw and yes it’s a awesome saw. A tip, connect a dust collector to it. If the DC is a powerful one, it will be about 90% cleaner in the cabinet. Keep chipping away.
Nice to see you add another video! You do such a great job with these. I originally started watching your stuff for the film photography vids, but I’m also thinking of getting into woodworking. Great examples of you craftmanship!
Excellent review and I loved the "land of enchantment" flag in the one shot! I used to live in Cuba…are you from there?
I had the 1023slx with 6′ rails. Used the heck out of that saw for 10 years not one issue. It still passed the nickle test when I sold it. The beismyer fence rock solid design. I purchased it for 1200 and sold for 800. Only sold to go up to 5hp ss. Great saw.
I think that a review is always entitled to the experience of the reviewer. You may think you cant justify an increment of 500 usd on a similar specs saw until you have used both and see what 500 usd difference makes.
Grizzly saws may work but they are very bad designed, bolts are awkward possitioned, hard to reach. The fences are meh at best, blade adjustments are stiff. And man the dust collection is crap. You say most of them are like this but you are waaaay wrong.
Danny, thanks and I just ordered mine yesterday with rolling stand. I am getting ready to build all of the kitchen cabinets for our new kitchen and it was just the excuse to buy a better table saw.
Just ordered the 1023RLW tonight. It was definitely a big purchase, but I’m so tired of mediocre equipment even though I’m just a weekend wood worker with slightly above average skills. Your video helped push me over the edge and take the plunge. Thanks for sharing.
My shop is 95 percent grizzly. I bought my grizzly cabinet saw in 1991. Used the hell out of it still perfect.
Why is the entire saw moving when adjusting the blade? That concerns me.
That delta has a reset button underneath the motor
DANNY!!
Great review and great work on the furniture, looks awesome!
Thanks for posting this video. I recently bought a new Harvey 3hp table saw that I think is basically the same saw as this one. Do you notice a kind of bumping noise when you turn off the saw and then blade is almost at a stop? Almost like it’s a brake system trying to stop the blade? Thanks.
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What is the HP on your saw and what thickness are cutting. Trying to decide what I will need. Great video.
Nice work on your furniture. And nice review of this saw. Thanks.
I am truly happy you did not get on the band wagon ànd purchase a Saw Stop
You mentioned that your Delta table saw broke within a week. I have intermittent issues with my Delta 36-725T2 (15 amp, Lowes exclusive) getting power, but not starting and I can hear a humming/buzzing sound. I’ve had it for about a year and a half. Is this something you experienced with your Delta. Although I have a 5 year warranty, I am already looking for a better saw. From what I understand, this may be a capacitor issue. It’s pretty annoying to have a weekend project planned and then have the main tool fail me.
I like the fact that the 1023RL has a cast iron table and a cabinet saw would be a nice upgrade. Are cast iron extensions available for it? Thanks again.
I have a grizzly 5 hp dust collector. Makes a huge difference
thanks for the video i am in the process of putting mine together now it seams like a great unit so far thanks again
How much did it cost?
I’m an amateur DIY woodworker as well. I sold my last table saw Craftsman Hybrid table saw 22124 to buy a cabinet saw, but 30 minutes after selling, the washer broke down. I have been without a table saw since, which is approximately 3 years. I’ve had a couple mobile jobsite table saws, but they weren’t very good. I was thinking of buying the Grizzly G0870, Ridgid R4512, or the Delta 36-725, but I think you are right. If you want to build quality furniture, you will need quality tools. Now, I just have got to convince the wife I need it.
thanks dear.
Nice review, thanks Danny! Question on the rolling base: I have a fairly uneven slab that I’m planning on setting up a saw on so I assumed I’d need adjustable screw on feet to level any saw that I get. What kinds of leveling adjustment is there on the Grizzly rolling base?
What happened with a Delta one in what model was it?
Nice!!