So with the sale going on there’s only a $40 difference between the G1023RL with 7’ rails with legs, base with extension base and the G0691 with base and extension base (with the 1023 being the $40 more).
I also priced the G1023RLW with 7’ rails with legs, base and extension but that’s $180 more then the 691 so I’m not sure that would be worth it just for the router table extension.
I cut enough sheet material I HAVE to have the extension.
...and I’ve heard the 1023RLX doesn’t have a good extension table so I left it out.
SOMEONE HELP ME MAKE THE DECISION. I KNOW I PROBABLY WONT REGRET EITHER BUT I WANT TO FEEL MORE DEFINITIVE BEFORE I PURCHASE.
I am leaning towards the 1023RL but if someone tells me that having the larger cast iron table of the 691 overcomes my leanings to the 1023 I might be swayed.
I’m leaning more to the 1023 primarily because:
1. It’s been their long standing saw and is basically their newest one having gone through an “major” upgrade in 2010.
2. The motor would be an easier repair compared to the Leeson motor which would need to be completely removed to repair should it fail due to the interior something or other.
3. They said the serpentine belt offers a smoother drive (and their moving some of their other tools to it).
4. The know raising and lowering stays where it needs to better (based on a discussion with Grizzly).
Okay….............GO!
I also priced the G1023RLW with 7’ rails with legs, base and extension but that’s $180 more then the 691 so I’m not sure that would be worth it just for the router table extension.
I cut enough sheet material I HAVE to have the extension.
...and I’ve heard the 1023RLX doesn’t have a good extension table so I left it out.
SOMEONE HELP ME MAKE THE DECISION. I KNOW I PROBABLY WONT REGRET EITHER BUT I WANT TO FEEL MORE DEFINITIVE BEFORE I PURCHASE.
I am leaning towards the 1023RL but if someone tells me that having the larger cast iron table of the 691 overcomes my leanings to the 1023 I might be swayed.
I’m leaning more to the 1023 primarily because:
1. It’s been their long standing saw and is basically their newest one having gone through an “major” upgrade in 2010.
2. The motor would be an easier repair compared to the Leeson motor which would need to be completely removed to repair should it fail due to the interior something or other.
3. They said the serpentine belt offers a smoother drive (and their moving some of their other tools to it).
4. The know raising and lowering stays where it needs to better (based on a discussion with Grizzly).
Okay….............GO!