Why is this saw $300 more expensive on amazon than on the grizzly site?
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Andy, like you, I wondered why the price difference was this great. I think it is best explained as a marketing ploy. Some less astute folks may only visit Amazon, and might buy without further research or shopping. I'm waiting right now to see if Grizzly prices come down for their "one day" Christmas sales.
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The saw is more expensive on Amazon because the "Amazon Prime price" includes the shipping charges as well as Amazon's listing and selling fees. Take a look at the "Sell on Amazon" pages to see the kind of fees that got tacked on to sell through Amazon.
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I found that the cost of replacement blades (with shipping costs) was nearly the cost of a new saw on Amazon (where shipping was free). So I just bought a new saw on amazon when I accidentally damaged my blade. So mow I have a good blade and two good handles.But if your determined to buy a new blade (and not a whole new saw) then you might want to check this out: http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath;=316_421_423
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I am very happy with this unit. It tracks well, and always does the job. Resawing 4 inch maple will require a lower tooth count saw, and you will most likely need the extension kit that Grizzly sells to raise the head. This saw also has two speeds, set by changing the belt to the second pulley on the motor, and the lower speed will give you more power, and less heat during cutting of thick, hard woods. I installed the kit and do not regret the expenditure. With the extension you will need longer blades, so the one that comes with the saw will no longer work. For resawing, you will either need to build your own resaw fence, or purchase one of the several available on the web or at local woodworking equipment stores, and maybe even Grizzly. Good luck..
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There is no difference. I purchased mine directly from Grizzly for under $500. Works great, no regrets.
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Yes, that one is, and probably because they often just use file-folder shots for Amazon ads. In my reviews of the saw (on a couple of woodworking sites) I used photos of my own saw, which I have modified considerably. The main mods were the installation of a non-collapsible support at the rear to handle longer boards being ripped and a zero-clearance throat plate for 90-degree cuts. I also stiffened up the dust port outlet and replaced all of the plastic knobs with solid wood knobs that I made myself. I also installed a second, paddle-type on-off switch on the right side of the saw for convenience sake. Not only is the 4500 different from the 2400, but the stand is, too. The 4510 has a superb zero-gravity stand (similar to the Bosch jobsite saw stand), and has a riving knife (instead of a simple splitter). The motors are probably the same (the same as that of the 1290 sliding-compound miter saw, too, but with different drive arrangements, of course), but the fence may be the same already quite good one. I think that either saw would work just fine, but of course only the 4510 can be obtained new. A decent, used 2400 unit would probably do the job as well, and should cost less, too. Howard
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I was gonna buy one of these today and they raised the price by $350?! WT_?!Yesterday I noticed that it was being shipped from TigerDirect and today it's from Amazon. Are they gonna switch the price again?
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Artie2385Yes you can resaw 4" Maple with the GO555. I am doing it rather frequently myself. Make sure you use a quality blade, take your time and you will be very happy with your results. Also, make sure you have "tuned" your saw before you resaw. With the Grizzly GO555 it will be easy to do. I also have a Delta band saw I use for scroll work. My favorite is the Grizzly and YES, I am VERY HAPPY with the Grizzly.
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If you look around, it is actually quite common to find this Katana for a much lower price than the manufacturer site. The cold steel site is just MSRP but there is probably so much fat in the price that private retailers can sell it much cheaper.
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I don't know except that one is supplied by CPO outlet and the other is by Amazon Prime. Other than that it is the same table top saw but one with and one without the gravity rise stand
1963100
I have purchased blades from Grizzly as well as online. A word of advise,don't get the least expensive blades you can find. They don't hold up and have a tendency to bounce a lot.
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I too saw it at Sam's Club for $598 today. I'd also rather buy it through Amazon because of delivery system and guarantee, but don't want to wait forever for them to match the price.
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i returned the one's i bought. the grizzly saw i bought has the roller wheels on the saw and i am happy with them.
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Both of the saws have a 5 star rating on our website. Both also have good review. The DeWalt has been reviewed more often and we have sold more of the DeWalt unit. The price is better on the DeWalt as well. This unit is sold for $948.99 while the DeWalt is available for $794.99.
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Probably because they purchased it for under $100. If you notice amazon prices fluctuate daily. For example today (01/06/2014) the price is 97.82+ shipping.
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no difference between them just comes with a leather carrier. all saw tools are interchangeable with parts just the way they are being carried is what makes the price different.
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With shipping, replacement blades are currently more expensive than a new saw.
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I forgot to add...I have the grizzly version...the Shop Fox from Amazon kept coming in what appeared to be in used condition. Amazon was great with the returns but after three attempts, I went with the grizzly .