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Powermatic 1792000K Model PM 2000 3 Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1 Phase
From the ManufacturerThis new Powermatic Model 2000 tablesaw is a 3 horsepower, 1ph, 230-volt saw with a 50-inch ACCU-FENCE. It is a left tilting saw with an arbor lock that allows faster and safer blade changes using only one wrench. The saw also comes with a riving knife with a quick release for consistently safer cuts. A big difference in this cabinet saw compared to others is the cast iron base that provides a more stable foundation and the integrated retractable casters which eliminate the need for an optional mobile base. The retractable casters are easily cranked up or down by the two-stage handwheel on the side of the cabinet. You will save from $80 to $200 on the cost of a mobile base depending on which base you may purchase. Power to the blade is delivered through a Poly-V belt, a long-lasting and efficient method of transferring of power. Saw comes with a micro-adjust miter gauge along with 10-inch cast iron extension wings that will give a large work surface and there is a massive cast iron trunnion that will allow for a more stable system with virtually no vibration
Powermatic has been manufacturing serious, professional-grade woodworking machines for discriminating users since 1921, and there?s no better example of this 86-year-old tradition than the Model 2000 Table Saw. This thoughtfully designed, ruggedly built saw has all the power, features and dead-on accuracy you?d expect from a high-end, heavy-duty woodworking machine. This could very well be the last table saw you ever buy. Here are some of its impressive stats: The 10-inch blade is driven by a high-performance 3-horsepower, 230-volt motor that?ll slice through the densest woods without bogging down. It has a left-tilting arbor that has an arbor lock for easy blade changes. The two extension wings, cabinet base and under-carriage trunion are made of heavy cast iron for long-term durability and vibration dampening. The saw comes with a 50-inch rip fence, riving knife, dust-collection hood, magnetic safety key, retractable casters, and saw blade. The 600-pound saw is strapped to a wooden pallet and shipped directly to your home or workshop. You?ll likely need help to get the saw off the pallet, but there?s very little assembly required. -- Joseph Truini
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Powermatic 1792000K Model PM 2000 3 Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1 Phase Reviews
Best saw in its class, by far. Initial set-up revealed a perfectly adjusted saw from the factory. After reading the other reviews I orderred a back-up so if it does fail I am not stuck using a 2x4. I have had no problems with the arbor lock so far.
The legs for the extension are poorly attached to the table and get jerked around when moving the saw. Sounds like I got lucky with the extension. Any saw in this class is bound to have a few problems, but I think the ones I have had are reasonable and really can't complain. Problems: The included mounting hardware for the rails are flat out cheap crap. I can see how, if not gentle with it, though, it could fail. I change blades often going from a Forest WWII to a cheap Diablo for less expensive mateial, and a dato stack. I quick run to ACE and a few bucks fixed that problem.
I have owned this saw nearly two year sand have had only very minor problems. the blade was dead on parallell to the miter slots, table dead on flat, and the extension table was dead on flat. Very solid upgrade and puts to use the space under the extension. This is a great saw with an excellent fit and finish. I now have a cabinet built under the extension with 4 adjustable feet so the table is on a perfect plane with the rest of the table.
- Switch Cord. One of the fence side plates was damaged during shipping (appeared to have been dropped on the floor). I was a little unsure at first how the integrated caster system would work on my basement floor, but I have had no trouble moving the saw around. - Mobility. I would say the noise level is at least 1/2 that of my old Delta contractor saw. - Dust Collection. This saw is very quiet in my opinion. - Table Insert.
Since I don't have a floor outlet, I had to construct an additional extension cord (another trip to Lowes). The bolts that were shipped with the fence to attach the back rail were 1-1/4", but were too short to accomodate the rail, the outfeed table, two washers and a locking washer. The cord that came attached to the switch is only about 6' long, which is not nearly long enough to plug into my wall outlet. - Weight. With the saw hooked to my 1-1/2 hp Grizzly collector, I was pleased to find that the dust collection was much better than I had expected. I had to purchase 1-1/2" bolts at Lowes to complete assembley. The system only lifts it a small amount off the floor (maybe 1/16") but it is plenty for my very flat concrete floor.
Again, Powermatic replaced it after a call. PLEASANT SURPRISES. Instead of re-listing those, I'd like to point out good and bad features that I have found from personal experience, and which may have differed from others experiences. Powermatic replaced it after a call was placed, but the new once is only slightly better, and still requires constant tweaking to get it flat to the table. - Fence. In general though, the saw produces very good cuts, and I am moderately pleased with it as a whole. - Back Fence Rail Bolts.
I do need to raise the foot pads on the extension table legs when moving, but I am more than happy to do this if it means not buying a separate mobile base. I will say that I agree with most of the good points that have already been presented in previous reviews. It is rock solid, and does not budge during operation.
I had to raise the fence side plates slightly to acheive clearance for wide cuts. - Outfeed Table. I knew the saw would be heavy, but was impressed at HOW heavy it truly is.
Much has been written about this saw, and how wonderful it is. - Noise. The table insert that came with the saw was cupped in the middle (~ 1/32").
The outfeed table is warped in the middle, such that when the ends are level with the saw table top, the middle of the outfeed table sits 1/32" proud of the saw table top. DISAPPOINTMENTS.
The rails take some time to set up and then cleaning the shipping compound off is a pain but this is the ticket for those who can afford this. Love this saw. Directions were easy to follow and other than time it was easy to set up. Packing was great, comes on a skid and I set it up by myself. I use a 2 car wood studio and often need to move around my tools.
The interal integrated casters are worth the price. This was a purchase I longed for but am now glad I waited and spent the extra $$$. This saw is whisper quiet and a breeze to use. Cuts 2.5 inch oak without bogging down at all.
This saw moves with ease and is easy to level.
Nothing has caused this saw to hiccup. From there the built-in casters allowed me to move it to the shop, where once more the four guys lifted it over the threshold and into the shop proper. If you get the 3hp motor, you will need flexible 12 ga wire, 20 amp plug, and 20 amp breaker to complete your run. Not much more to add that others have not already said, except for two additional things. The 5hp motor draws 21 amps. The general rule of thumb is to take the amperage draw, then multiple by 125% for a safety factor. The dust collection is ok, but using my drill press and a reference fence, I drilled several (18 total) 1/4 inch holes through the saw blade table insert (No.
It does not look like swiss cheese). If you have a long run from your power supply to your circut box, you may want to step up to bigger wire, anyway. Second, the saw has the motor, switch, and some wiring already attached, but the wire from the switch to the power source does not have a plug. You can refer to the NEC electricians text for futher information. Say from #12 to #10, or from #10 to #8.
This modification has helped increase air flow from the blade, through the 2 1/2 inch hose, and into the four inch dust port. You can refer to the owner's manual for the type of wire needed for different extension lengths. I used the savings from not using the liftgate delivery, and some extra coin in my pocket, to buy the 5 horsepower version for a couple of hundred dollars more. If you get the 5hp version, you will need 10 gauge wire, 30 amp plug, and 30 amp breaker. This has made a big difference in how the dust collection works. Make sure your insert is flat before you drill it. Once down, I unbolted the two restaining straps and the same four guys lifted it off the pallet and placed it on the concrete.
Four guys can unload this saw with minor difficulty. I drilled the holes from the exterior side to the inside of the insert. The best part of this simple fix is it does not void the warranty and you can always replace the insert, should you decide to sell this saw, and want it returned to the original condition. The cosmetics were not perfect, but the insert was flat. I was able to arrange for three of my buddies to help me unload this saw from the truck and save the liftgate fee. Think of a sanding table for the idea. All parts to assemble the machine were present (exluding the plug), which always saves some aggrevation. Mine was good out of the box.
If you have not wired up your shop for the saw, yet, I would spend the money on 10 gauge wire, 30 amp plug, and 30 amp double pole circut breaker. You may also consult with a qualified electrician if you not sure you can handle the "lash up.". I have heard from others their inserts were badly warped and had to be replaced. I received this saw very quickly and in perfect condition. This did two things, kept the sharp edges of the drill bit breakout in an area where it does not matter (I did not have to file them, and I did not have to worry about my wood running over a rough edge that might have been missed). Just an added note on the wiring. Mine looked like it might have had a slight warp, but someone had machined the bumps out of it.
Everything was within 1/16 out of the box and just about dead on after a wood block and hammer for final adjustments. Some things that might be improved upon. Out of the box. In fact I'm not even sure how an adult would adjust the 45 deg stop as it's buried inside the case beyond reach.
clearvue cyclone with 6" dedicated pipe to my machines. Plenty of power; it took me about 4 hours to get the entire monster bolted together. It's awesome at 800+ CFM. The tilt stop for 90 was off by 1.5 deg. I would agree with other reviews the hardware that is secretly hidden in the fence rail is cheap for a machine of this caliber. It's big, heavy, and smooth. I'm big on dust collection and I have 5 h.p.
All in all this is a great saw. But the pm2000 is no different than any other table saw I've used. This is the 3rd table saw I have owned and it's hopefully the last.
Come on it's like fisher price hardware. Don't fool yourself if your serious about dust collection the stock guard helps little to collect sawdust. I have yet to see any table saw manufacturer take dust collection seriously. Once adjusted it seems to stay that way and cuts above the rest. It requires an overhead dedicated collection. Not a big deal but I did have re-set the stop that is hidden in the base and not easy to reach. It's all that and a bag of chips.
The arbor lock, riving knife, magnetic safety key , and retractable casters all worked as advertised and are the end to many table saw headaches. dust-collection. The pm2000 disappoints on this one.
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