What replaced the Grizzly G0690?
The Grizzly G0690 is gone from the catalog. Here is the saw that took its place and how to buy a used one.
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What the G0690 was
The G0690 was a 10 in, 3 HP, 220V cabinet saw with a riving knife. It sat in the middle of Grizzly's cabinet saw line: a full-size cabinet with a 3 HP motor and the riving knife that replaced the older splitter on most saws. The details beyond that, such as the rip capacity of the fence and the exact table size, are in the manual on the product page and we do not restate them from memory.
Is it really discontinued?
Yes. Grizzly still has a page for the G0690 on grizzly.com, but the page says the item is discontinued and no longer available for sale. Grizzly lists the G0690 as discontinued, which means you cannot order one new from Grizzly. Used examples are still around, and the class they belong to is still sold as the G1023RL.
The current Grizzly model
Grizzly G1023RL 10 in 3 HP 240V Cabinet Table SawThe G1023RL is a 10 in, 3 HP, 240V cabinet saw with a riving knife, a 32 in right rip, 3 in depth of cut and a 508 lb ship weight.
Old vs new at a glance
| Feature | Old G0690 | Current G1023RL |
|---|---|---|
| Blade size | 10 in | 10 in |
| Motor | 3 HP, 220V | 3 HP, 240V, 14A |
| Style | Cabinet saw | Cabinet saw |
| Riving knife | Yes | Yes, quick change with splitter guard |
| Rip capacity | See the manual | 32 in right, 14 in left |
| Status | Discontinued | Current |
Manuals and parts for a discontinued model
Grizzly generally leaves the manual and parts diagrams for discontinued models on the product page, and many common wear parts stay available for years after a model leaves the catalog. That is worth checking before you buy a used G0690: open the G0690 page on grizzly.com, download the manual and the parts list, and compare the parts you are likely to need (belts, brushes, switches, bearings) against what is still listed. Check the product page for the riving knife and guard parts before you buy, since those are the pieces most often missing from a used saw.
Used-market buying checklist
A used cabinet saw can be a good buy because the mass and the motor are the expensive parts and they last. The things to inspect are the parts that wear or get abused.
- Check the trunnions and tilt: crank the blade through its full range and feel for binding or slop. A gritty tilt wheel is a sign of dust and neglect.
- Check the arbor for runout and play by spinning the flange by hand with the belts off the motor.
- Check the table for rust, dings and warping. Lay a straightedge across the surface.
- Inspect the fence for parallelism with the miter slot, since a bent fence is expensive.
- Look at the belts and the motor pulley for wear and cracks; replace belts as a matter of course.
- Confirm the motor voltage and the plug. A 220V saw needs a matching circuit, and any rewiring changes what you pay.
- Test the switch, the riving knife mount and the guard.
- Ask about any aftermarket modifications, such as a replacement fence or a rewired motor.
If you would rather buy new
The Grizzly button on the card above goes to the current model, and the Amazon button below goes to the closest Amazon-sold machine in the same class. They are different machines, so compare the specification sheets before treating them as equivalents. A cabinet saw sold on Amazon is the nearest alternative if you want delivery through Amazon.
JET 10-Inch Deluxe XACTA Table Saw, 30-Inch Rip, 3 HP, 230V (JTAS-10XL30-DX)A JET 10 in cabinet saw with a 3 HP, 230V motor and a 30 in XACTA fence, a different design from the Grizzly.
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- Grizzly G0771Z vs G1023RL
Common questions
Is the G0690 still sold?
Grizzly lists it as discontinued and no longer available for sale.
What is the closest current model?
The G1023RL, a 10 in, 3 HP, 240V cabinet saw with a riving knife.
Are G0690 parts still available?
Grizzly generally keeps the manual and many parts listed for discontinued models. Check the G0690 product page for the parts you need.
Is a used G0690 worth buying?
It can be, if the trunnions, arbor and fence are in good shape and you have the 220V circuit for it.
This page draws on published manufacturer specifications and design reasoning. We have not tested this machine ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Specifications were copied from grizzly.com and can change, so confirm them on the product page before you order. WorkshopCalc is an Amazon Associate and a Grizzly Industrial affiliate. We earn from qualifying purchases.