New Grizzly G0690 or Used '01 Delta Unisaw? Opinions wanted!

GRIZ !

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That thing looks really nice. I’d snap it up in a heartbeat. I spent twice as much as I could afford back in the 90’s and had to scrap when I bought my UniSaw and it was the best thing I ever did. It’s tried and ture and as far as I’m concerned there isn’t a saw on the market that can hold a candle to it then or now. If I was looking and didn’t have a UniSaw I’d consider any model maybe even back to the 30’s, they are built and designed well. What do they say, copying is the best complement? Which is what a lot of manufacturers have tried to do.

You gotta be kiddin’ Dan.

And if needed you can still get parts for them for long after any of the imports. That’s always been Delta’s strong point. I got parts within a week for the 70’s vintage RAS I was restoring, show me an import vendor that can do that. Oh, most of them haven’t been around that long…

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

You get a warranty with the Grizzly. What do you get with the unisaw?

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Uni hands down.

I would purchase which ever saw has the cabinet mounted trunion system. I would not purchase a saw with table mounted trunions. If the trunion system is the same on both, then the price difference is definately relevant.Just my opinion!

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I have to say the more I look at it and talk to the seller the more i want it! I mean the griz is a nice saw..I was really liking it for the money..but I feel like the Delta even though it is older its in great shape, has the bes t fence you can buy for a table saw..every other fence is just a beismeyer copy. But theres always that little thought in the back of my mind, like Ken said..wheres my warranty? But thats the gamble you have to take when buying used equipment. If its half as nice as it looks and this guy says it is its worth the money he wants for it…

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SawStop! Just kidding :)

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Brad, I got the same unisaw, it’s great. talk him down to sweetin the deal. You should run it though, to make sure the motors good. Ask him for the manual too. Double check the manufacture date, it looks older than my 98 model. Still a great saw.
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I too used to shun used equipment but now I seek it. They are just built better. Heavier castings, before they had computer programs to tell them how they can skimp to just make it strong “enough”. And I’m willing to do any restoration and spend a few more bucks, you land up with a much better machine in the end. I’d put up the two Delta Drill Presses from the 40’s I’m restoring against anything out there today geared towards the home market. Whoopee you might get a laser which you can add but the casting are half as thick nowadays.

And a warranty, whoopee. Maybe with Grizzly you need one… (Read between the lines.)

[I think I’ll jump into my flame retardant suit now. :) ]

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

Jim, LOL

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Brad, ask him for the serial number you can call Delta and they can give you the manufacturing date from it and you might be able to determine it yourself over at OWWM

-- -Curt, Milwaukee, WI

I say go with the Delta, but not before you have a chance to do a visual inspection. Even the most detailed photo can be deceiving. If it is in the condition it’s advertised, then there’s no reason that saw shouldn’t last for 30, 40 or more years (my father had a Rockwell that was over 50 years old before he got a used Unisaw)

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Delta Unisaw for sure. I’ve got a ‘09 X5 with all the goodies. I love this sucker. Can’t beat Delta saws.
I’d pass on that Grizzly in a heartbeat, even tho it is new. I owned a couple of Grizzlys—broke down- both of them. To me, they are a piece of crap. Never again, I said. I own a lot of Delta tools—no trouble with any of them. Go for it. But—take heed like the guys above said.

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Brad I just went through the comaparison shopping and ended up with a new Delta Uni. I love it and I’m sure my grandkids will too.

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I live in ct.and I think you go with the delta,If I needed a tablesaw I would grab it.

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