Powermatic 1792002K PM2000 10-Inch Left Tilt 3 Horsepower Cabinet Saw 30-Inch Accu-Fence, 230-Volt 1 Phase
Powermatic 1792002K PM2000 10-Inch Left Tilt 3 Horsepower Cabinet Saw 30-Inch Accu-Fence, 230-Volt 1 Phase
- Left Tilt Operation
- Arbor Lock, quick and safe blade change
- 3-horsepower, 1ph 230-volts only
- Retractable Casters built-inch
- Shrouded Blade, efficient dust collection
Includes PM2000 10-in 3 HP 1 Phase 230V Table Saw – 1792002K, 30-in Accu-Fence System, 10-in Standard Left and Right Cast-Iron Extension Wings, Arbor Wrench, Motor Cover, (Blade and Power Cord Not Included)Powered by a three-horsepower, one-Ph motor, the award winning Powermatic PM2000 10-Inch Cabinet Saw sets a new standard for innovation with an array of patented features and massive body design. It boasts the heaviest cast-iron base in its class to virtually eliminate table vibration, oversiz
List Price: $ 3,502.00
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“It’s a Good Thing”,
Yes,I believe even the renouned TV Home Maker would approve of this saw. I received the saw yesterday afternoon and had it unpacked, assembled, and running in about 3 hours. I spent an hour this morning tweaking the Accu-Fence and the mitre gauge, and have been using the saw today. I was pleased to see that it came with a power cord, and all that was needed was a new plug to match my 230V socket. The casters work great for moving this 600 lbs. plus unit. The total shipping with saw,accessories, and fence totaled over 700 lbs., so this is no light weight machine. The arbor lock is great for changing the blade, and the dust chute works good. I have owned a Uni-saw, and two Jet Cabinet saws, all of which were excellent, but the Powermatic 2000 is a step above all the others. The adjustment handles work effortlessly, and the saw runs as smooth as silk with no vibration what so ever. The power switch is ideally located, and easy to shut off with the knee while keeping both hands on the stock after cutting. The fit and finish is great, and it looks good just sitting there. I think “it’s a good thing”.
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|Summer long decision.,
I took the entire summer to make my decision on which cabinet saw to buy. I found it 100X more stressful than buying my truck or deciding on a “significant other”. I built Excel spreadsheets trying to help analyze the decision; hours reading manuals online, and I went to see or use every saw on my short list.
The short list had a `green’, a `gray’ and two `gold’ saws. The `black’ saw was just completely out of my price range.
I visited a local woodworker that has a dream shop and uses `green’ machines exclusively. He creates some incredible work pieces so obviously the `green’ machines are capable. The 5 HP upgrade and router table accessory were very positive points favoring the `green’ choice. Ultimately, however, I passed over the `green’ choice because of it’s fence. You cannot exchange or upgrade with the green machine except to discard and buy after market. If Sears can offer a Biesemeyer fence then I suspect Green could too.
That brings us to the `gray’ machine. I wavered daily, sometimes hourly. I started an order `cart’ a dozen times. This is a good machine with a good fence and made in America. The tabletop is not as big, nor is the saw itself as heavy as the Gold machines.
Going For the GOLD: During an exchange of emails inquiring about delivery charges, “Robert” at Southern Tool recommended the model 66. He works in the business and wrote that he could have any saw he wanted but chose the 66 for his own use. That was a powerful recommendation. I wavered for nearly a week between the 66 and the PM2000. There is only a few dollars difference between the two; the principle difference in cost is the mobile base that seems necessary for the 66. And maybe it needs a better blade guard or dust shroud?
I am a beginning woodworker and only have half a garage for a shop so mobility is a MAJOR issue. And then, on the day before I ordered my saw, I had a `kickback’ on my Craftsman contractor saw. The deciding factors for me then became the integral base and the riving knife on the PM2000.
I bought the PM2000 w/ 30″ AccuFence. The serial number is in 10k range and shows a June 2006 manufacture date. Amazon was out of stock so I went thru Southern Tool on the internet. I ordered on a Friday and received a call the following Friday from the freight company to schedule the delivery on Monday.
The saw was drop shipped directly from Powermatic. For an extra $125 residential delivery, Spokane Transfer put the saw in my garage and suggested that I remove the shipping carton and inspect the saw before signing the manifest. Everything arrived in excellent condition.
I did the entire setup by myself. I rented an engine hoist from the local rental center for $14 and with nylon straps raised the saw a few millimeters off the pallet so I could pull it out from under the saw. If you try this, BE MINDFUL that you do not run the straps near or over the casters.
Based on other reviews that I had read, I had a Starrett 505A-12 protractor, a Veritas straight edge (get a 36″ not the 24″) and a magnetic base and dial indicator waiting for the saw. I also had a spray can of degreaser, lots of paper towels and a tube of Lenox lubricating wax for the tabletop left over from my band saw purchase.
Assuming that I used it correctly the dial indicator said that there was there was virtually no arbor run out (.002) and the miter slots and blade angles were nearly perfect. I found the arbor collar to be so precisely machined that it was difficult to remove it from the arbor so I could install the saw blade.
I spent a couple of hours putting the table extensions on. It was time consuming but well spent, as it was possible to set them absolutely flat with the saw. The next afternoon I installed the AccuFence. All the holes lined up except one on the end of the wood table extension.
I had one issue on the setup so I sent an email to the tech support people at Powermatic and received an immediate response requesting that I call them for support rather than exchange emails. In rereading the instructions thoroughly AGAIN before I called, I worked through the issue and have not yet tested the technical support response.
The fence is INCREDIBLE! Once set up, locking down the fence at a precise measurement on the rail produces that exact cut. I USUALLY double check the measurement with a steel rule but it has always been right on except when changing from a 1/8″ to a thin kerf blade.
The saw comes with a 6-foot 220 volt electrical pigtail, no plug. The electrical cord runs directly from a front mounted sealed switch box. Unless you break open the switch box (what does that do to the warranty?) you cannot wire a longer cord directly to the machine, only to the pigtail.
I have two new saw blades: a WWII…
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