Regarding preference, a cabinet saw is preferrable due to the HP
availability and inherent greater stability (ie weight) which dampens
vibration allowing cleaner cuts. I bet I could tell the difference
between 5 cross cuts on wide stock with a cabinet vs contractor saws
by simply using my square.

That being said, you must also consider your capacity to support 220v
AND the amperage load of the saw. The Grizzly wants 220 with 18 amps
but a typical contractors saw is/can be 110 and probably only 15 or
less amps.

Having a beefy saw with two few amps in the circuit (or a skinny
extension cord) is a problem for the motor causing heating and lower
performance and or/ blowing circuits (or worse).




"BobAtVandy" wrote in message ...
I'm giving serious consideration to getting into woodworking and know from
these forums that investing in a good table saw is the first/best
investment.
To get the best means a cabinet saw, but that is out of my budget for a
brand name cabinet saw such as Powermatic or Jet, so that would mean I'd buy
a contractor's saw if I were to stay with a name brand.
However, a Grizzly cabinet saw is nearer to the cost a Delta/Jet
contractor's saw. While there is much discussion on these forums of the
pros and cons of Grizzly cabinet vs brand-name cabinet, or Grizzly
contractor's saw vs brand-name contractor's saw, I haven't seen any
discussion on the following question:

Would you prefer to own a Delta or Jet contractor's saw, or a Grizzly
cabinet saw? Why?

Many thanks to any who reply.