If you need a product to help you quickly cut through a lot of wood, you might want to consider purchasing a table saw. Table saws are excellent for cutting large volumes of wood accurately, while also conserving space. Shop Fox and Grizzly make two very similar table saws that come with a few key differences you should be aware of before making a purchase. Let’s take a look at both table saws, and see which one has the features that would work best for your shop needs!
Shop Fox W1837 Table Saw
The Shop Fox W1837 table saw is an easily transportable saw weighing 243 pounds, with wheels activated by simply pushing down the foot levers. This product comes with a two horsepower motor, and has a 4-inch dust port at the bottom. The Shop Fox W1837 includes an enclosed cabinet and a cast iron tabletop.
This product comes with a quick-release blade guard and a riving knife for additional accuracy while cutting. This riving knife protects you from sudden kickback by stopping the blade from becoming pinched during cuts. To accompany this, the Shop Fox W1837 also comes with anti-kickback pawls to stop wood from suddenly moving backwards.
The Shop Fox W1837 comes with a carbide tipped blade that is 10-inches with 40 teeth, for your convenience. This table also includes a miter gauge, arbor wrenches, dado and standard table inserts, and a push stick to get you working much faster.
This product has a blade tilt between 0 and 45 degrees on the left, which makes cutting chamfers, compound miters, and bevels much easier. Blade tilt is simple to adjust by loosening the lock and turning the hand-wheel until you reach your desired angle, and then locking it back again. This product also comes with an easy-glide fence system and a lift-off precision fence.
More features of the Shop Fox W1837 Table Saw
- Speed of 3450 RPM
- 3-1/4 inch maximum cut at 90 degrees
- 2-1/4 inch maximum cut at 45 degrees
- Rip capacity of 15 inches to the left
- Rip capacity of 30 inches to the right
Grizzly G0771Z Table Saw
The Grizzly G0771Z table saw is very similar to the previous product, as it weighs 286 pounds and can be moved around easily. This product comes with a two horsepower motor and iron trunnions for durability. This product also has a cast iron tabletop, as well as extension wings for your convenience.
This product comes with a T-fence, as well as a quick release blade guard for easy changing. The Grizzly G0771Z also comes with a riving knife that protects you from kickback. Much like the previous product, the Grizzly G0771Z also comes with a 4-inch dust port to make cleanup much easier.
The Grizzly G0771Z comes with a carbide tipped, 40 toothed, 10-inch blade. This is accompanied by a fence system that glides easily, to make working with the Grizzly G0771Z much easier. This product also comes with a T-slot miter gauge, anti-kickback pawls, and arbor wrenches for your convenience.
This table comes with a blade tilt of 0 to 45 degrees to the left, providing you many options for cuts. This product comes with accessory T-slots for a Shop Fox Aluma-Classic fence, if you would like to add one. This product easily cuts through hardwoods and dadoes, with a design similar to contractor saws.
More features of the Grizzly G0771Z Table Saw
- Speed of 3450 RPM
- 3-1/4 inch maximum cut at 90 degrees
- 2-1/4 inch maximum cut at 45 degrees
- Rip capacity of 16.75 inches to the left
- Rip capacity of 31 inches to the right
Recommendation
Table saws are an excellent product for assistance with cutting large amounts of wood very quickly and accurately. If you prefer a table saw that is lightweight, easy to move with wheels, and an easy-glide fence system, then the Shop Fox W1837 may be for you. Conversely, if you prefer a more standard table saw, with a slightly higher rip capacity and accessory slots for the Shop Fox Aluma-Classic fence, then the Grizzly G0771Z table saw may be the best choice for you. Both of these saws come with 10-inch blades, the same RPM, and great durability, making either an excellent choice for your table saw needs.