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Fence simple and accurate. There's a reason why they make those tools as well. The same guys that wind up makin pens on their $3000 lathe. Quality better than most. Have ownewd and used this saw for 4 yrs.
I am a perfectionist as far as finished product is concerned that is why I also have a planer and a joiner. Assenbly takes some time , they all do. I am a contractor so I have cut everything on this saw , from the wettest wolmanized wood to the finest of hardwoods, using the same rigid 50 tooth cobination blade , rated best blade under $50 couple yrs back and saw works great. Remember to call yourself a cabinet maker you need to know how to make cabinets. I have not re adjusted this saw since assembly other than the trunnions which seem to have moved a bit a couple of times ( no kiddin I'm constantly bouncin it around on the mobile base in and out of the garage) My opinion I think to many machinists want to be woodworkers, and rate this saw.
The AMZN review by Nancy Gleason is misleading. It is curious that many reviewers make significant criticisms while indicating a very high rating. If you are new to woodworking, please understand the importance of these elements. This is a good, relatively inexpensive cast iron table saw. It is not unusual that this saw's top is not level, the splitter is difficult to adjust, the belt guard is infamous (and has been so for years w/o change), bolt holes are misaligned, and the blade is not parallel to the miter slots.
And that is all that it is. Left tilt saws are better, but they are ubiquitous. Read the reviews. They are quite accurate and touch on many important aspects.
I had to take some time to get the motor alignment correct, but once everything was done properly it purrrs like a kitten. After looking closely the belt had rubbed on the guard screws and took a chunk out of it. Very happy with saw. This is the second powermatic tablesaw I have had the oppurtunity to work with. Replaced belt, confirmed alignment, no problems since.
Assembly was easy, took about 4-5 hours. The accuaracy is great, very solid machine for many years of service. The one and only knock I can think of is the motor alignment. When first asembled I had alot of vibration.
Your drive pulleys must be precisely aligned for it not to rub badly. Popped the breaker a few times, and some very loud/bad noises. Blade adjustment was neglible due to it being dead on out of the box. Couple of gripes on set up is the guard for the drive belt. Easy to assemble even for a novice.
The fence system is excellent, just make sure you align it properly or you will learn the hard way. Took about 4 hours with the help of my Wife. Also, the blade guard/splitter combo anti kickback mechansims mar the item being cut. This is my first table saw and went with reputation and reviews, it is worth the 750$ I paid. The guard splitter is also very bulky and akward to adjust, at least for me.
I notice the motor shakes a bit on start up and shut down, does this change if I wire it for 230. I assembled the saw lined everything up, but it vibrates. I just received most of the saw, the fence rail is missing, it's on the way. I don't know how this thing can pass a nickel test. Any other helpful hints on getting it to stop shaking will be helpful. I lined the pulleys up with a 32 inch level so they are pretty dead on.
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