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   bones | Jan 24, 2007 11:29pm | #1

   I've had the 1023slx for a few years now and don't regret it one bit. It's a fine saw. I did opt for the SLX to get the 7' rails which is very nice.  You can upgrade from the standard 1023 to the 7' rails anytime and the cost is about the same.  Top was flat the power is fine and handled everything I threw at it.  The miter gauge is ok, but I opted to upgrade it to an Icrca.  You just can't beat it for value.  If you do an advanced search for 1023 here you will find lots of posts.  I did a review when I bought it.  If you have any specific questions just shoot me a note.  Take care and enjoy the new toy what ever you decide on.  Personally, if I could justifiy it, I would upgrade my 1023 to the new 12" 5hp grizzly with the riving knive. But the 1023 is performing perfectly,so I'll just drool. 

    

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   try50772 | Jan 25, 2007 04:57am | #2

   Take the delta for the same price, little or no set up, and you know that the shipper wont smash it.

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   highfigh | Jan 25, 2007 07:58pm | #3

   If they pay for the setup or it's included, there's no way I would assume that it was done correctly, to spec. Setup of a 1023 is no big deal and there's no guarantee that whoever sets it up at the dealer knows anything about setting up machinery. If it comes set up from the dealer, how does anyone know it wasn't dropped in transit? Mine had no marks on the box when I went to the dock to pick it up. I couldn't guarantee when I would be home so it made sense to pick it up and I set it up myself but even with the "EXTREMELY TOP HEAVY" marking on the box, it still almost tipped. My jointer came to the house and there were no problems with that, either.They're made in the same place, by the same people and probably come over here on the same ships (Oh, no- dogs and cats living together! Madness). As in all things, 'Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances".
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   try50772 | Jan 26, 2007 05:23am | #4

   I have a 1023SL at home and a Delta Unisaw Circa 1997 at work. If he is buying a used Delta in new condition already set up, unboxed and running I would still take the Delta. With the delta y0u have an opportunity to try the saw, unbolt a little here and there, put it on the truck or trailer and come home and reassemble, check some settings and run it. Its a no brainer if the X5 is in good shape. You will also get a higher resale on a delta if you someday want to part with it. That said if it has a unifence it could be a plus or a minus. I hate mine at work, and would love to swap it out. Some people love em, but t square is the way for me. Its not a Delta or Grizz thing its just being practical. Take the one you can bring home same day, and cut some wood. As long as the D is in prime condition take it.

   Edited 1/25/2007 9:34 pm ET by try50772

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   jc21 | Jan 26, 2007 05:01pm | #5

   Check out Tools Plus  http://www.tools-plus.com/  Their current price on the Uni combined with Delta's $250 rebate should make the final cost within $100 or so of the Grizz- new tool and full 5 year warranty.