Product Description

Arbor Diameter (in.) 5/8 Arbor Speed (RPM) 4300 Blade Diameter (in.) 10 Brand Powermatic Distance Between Sliding Table and Blade (in.) n.a. Dust Collection Adapter Port n.a. Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 350 Dust Port Diameter (OD/in.) 4 Height 39 inch Leg Stand with Steel Storage n.a. Length 65 inch Maximum Cross Cut (in.) n.a. Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) 3-1/8 Maximum Depth of Cut at 45 Degrees (in.) 2-1/8 Maximum Diameter of Dado (in.) 8 Maximum Rip Left of Blade (in.) 13-1/2 Maximum Rip Right of Blade (in.) 30 Maximum Width of Dado (in.) 13/16 Miter Gauge Type Deluxe, micro adjustable with Aluminum extruded fence Model Number PM2000 Motor Amps 13 Motor HP 3HP Motor Phase 1Ph Motor Voltage 230V Net Weight 627 pound Overall Dimensions 65 x 37 x 39 Part Number 1792002K Prewired n.a. Rapid Wing Extension n.a. Ship Weight 698 pound Table Height (in.) 34-1/2 Table in Front of Saw Blade at Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) 11-1/4 Table Size with Standard Extension (L x W/in.) 42 x 30-1/2 Table Size without Extension (L x W/in.) 22 x 30-1/2 Table Size without Wings (L x W/in.) 22 x 30-1/2 Table Type Cast Iron Width 37 inch

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91443 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Powermatic
• Model: 1792002K

Features

• 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

Amazon.com Product Description
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, oversized cast-iron tables, and a push-button arbor lock that's conveniently accessible from above the table top.

The PM2000 10-Inch Cabinet Saw At a Glance: Poly-V drive belt system delivers efficient, quiet operation Push button arbor lock (patent pending) for rapid blade change Wide stance heavy-duty trunnion for stability and smooth blade positioning Built-in retractable caster system for immediate shop mobility Industrial-duty 30-inch Accu-Fence system ensures accurate cuts

Oversized, cast-iron hand wheels make for quick blade height and bevel adjustments. View larger.

The push-button arbor lock allows for rapid blade changes. View larger.

Rugged Design for Smooth Operation
Designed with input from professional woodworkers, the PM200 provides incredible quality, efficient functionality, and long-term durability. Its refined, heavy-duty trunnion mechanism features super-rigid, box-style cast-iron construction, high-end bearings, and a conical-shaped, worm gear drive with an increased contact area to enhance the smooth, solid feel of the tilt and height adjustment.

A pair of oversized eight-inch diameter cast iron hand wheels, each with a large spinner handle, makes blade height and bevel adjustments virtually effortless. And to prevent long-term use from loosening the hand wheels on their shafts, they are locked in place with machined grooves and keys, rather than setscrews.

Precision Machined Arbor and Poly-V Belt Drives
The full-length 5/8-inch diameter arbor is precision machined from stress-proof steel to exceptionally high tolerances for accuracy. It accepts stacked dado sets up to 13/16-inch wide, and because there is no gap between the threads and arbor shank, thin chippers won't hang out of line.

Also, the push-button arbor lock facilitates rapid blade changes, while a high quality poly-v drive belt system transmits more power without slippage or excessive noise.

Generously Sized Tables and Extensions
All the high-luster, cast-iron surfaces are finely ground to ensure a smooth, mar-free work surface that provides more support for the big jobs. They also have both a front- and rear-edge bevel for hassle-free work piece positioning.

Measuring approximately 30.5 x 22.0 inches (W x L), the primary cast-iron tabletop expands to 42 inches long when the standard cast-iron extension wings are bolted up, giving you plenty of space for even large work pieces.

Safe, Sturdy Design
The PM2000 also comes equipped with a newly designed magnetic On/Off switch for safety. To prevent accidental startups there's a removable magnetic "key" that disables the switch when it's not in place. For additional protection against damage, a quick release riving knife greatly reduces binding/kickback risk.

High-Tech Guard System
The PM2000's blade guard and riving knife system can be adjusted tool-free for the job at hand. Because the riving knife is mounted directly to the blade mechanism, the gap between it and the blade never changes during height or angle adjustments. This maintains the safety a riving knife affords in virtually all cutting situations.

Get Accuracy and Precision
An industrial-duty 30-inch Accu-Fence System ensures accurate cuts, while adjustable angle indicators on the blade bevel scale for repeatable bevel cuts. Additionally, a heavy-duty deluxe micro-adjust miter gauge with a 13-inch extension fence ensures stable work piece support and easy fine angle adjustments

Finally, to facilitate movement in and around the shop, the massive cast iron base has a built-in retractable, four-wheel caster system.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The PM2000 measures 37 x 39 x 65 inches (W x H x D), weighs 627 pounds, and is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
One table saw; one table insert; one miter gauge assembly; one blade guard assembly; one switch in box; one push stick; one arbor wrench; two lock knobs; two swivel handles; one riving knife and pawl assembly; one hardware bag; two extension tables packed in individual boxes; two hinge pins; one side cover; manual; and warranty card.

Amazon.com
To use this saw once is to want one forever. We love every detail from the ground up. That's where the integrated retractable caster system gently lowers the cast-iron feet to the floor, and then just as smoothly, the casters protrude and bear the 600-plus pounds, enabling you to move the saw effortlessly with just a turn of a handwheel.

The power is incredible. The Poly V-Belt drive transfers power so efficiently from the fan-cooled 3-horsepower motor to the arbor, you'll think it's a 5-horse motor. Except for the fact that it's incredibly quiet, even under an impressive load, with the blade at its full 3-1/8-inch height. The cast-iron cabinet, table and extensions dampen any noise and vibration so the cut is all you're thinking about. The riving knife is an ingenious design, and the quick release means consistently safer operations; the guard detaches easily for dado and rabbet cuts. Safety, too, was behind Powermatic's one-wrench arbor lock design and the oversized "off" button you can easily contact with just a bend of your knee.

The 30-inch fence is a masterpiece in itself; it moves like silk on silk and then locks down precisely. Even the miter gauge, usually the least of all the features, is top-notch on this saw, with rack-and-pinion adjustment, zero play in the slot, clearly legible scale, a micro-adjustment for the most minute changes and dead-on accuracy at every detent. The handwheels take virtually no effort, whether you're changing blade height or bevel angle, and the bevel scale is as close to dead-on as you can get. The side handwheel also controls the base casters. You're paying for absolute accuracy, and that's exactly what you get here.

Are there flaws? Miniscule. We'd like to see a longer power cord than the six-foot line included. And perhaps slightly less cumbersome access for aligning the riving knife. Dust collection could be more efficient, as there's some accumulation on the table surface. Nitpicky? Well, yes. But that's all we could see that was less than perfect.

It's an absolute joy to use this machine, but we warn you that once you try it, you won't want to use anything less, ever again.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer
This NEW Powermatic Model 2000 tablesaw is a 3HP 1ph 230V saw with a 30" 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 knive with a quick relaease

Customer Reviews

"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".

Worthwhile product thought
I had been mind set for a while on the Powermatic 64 after looking at other makes and although I did not much like to put such a machine on a separate base I needed the mobility. I am pleased that I held off and bought the PM 2000.

The wheel system works well (lots of handle turns) but one can move the saw with one hand. Overall, the fit and finish is satisfying. The polished handwheels operate smoothly and effortlessly and look good in their finish. The cast iron table top and wings are milled the best that I have seen on other makes and were flat. The safety switch is sizeable and allows you to see if power is on at the machine. The blade guard and riving knife slip off with ease for those operations when they have to be removed.

I had a problem with a faulty lower support bracket that allows the upper support for the riving blade to sit pararell to the table. I found the technical support from WMH Tools very helpful and prompt in their attempts to solve the problem sending out an engineer to rectify the fault. Both the engineer and I felt that the arbor lock can be subject to deformation if the arbo lock nut is just over tightened. Inside the arbor lock housing there is a cutaway in the lock itself for the return spring which reduces the cross sectional area of metal against shear.

Generally though, everything about the machine feels solid, no vibration and a smooth quiet cut with a Woodworker II thin kerf blade and stabiliser. I am very happy with the purchase and it is a pleasure to use. It would be good if Powermatic applied the built-in wheel philosophy to their bandsaw and jointer models.

If you order the 30" rail model you need to order the laminated plywood extension table separately.

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 40 blade and a Freud 80 ATB. With either, the "nickel test" is a predictable "No-brainer". There is NO vibration. Zero, Nawtha, NONE.

The PM2000 just hummmmmmmmms. I can't hear the saw over my dust collector. My old contractor saw SCREAMED at me.

During one rip cut I forgot to change the blade and took a long, precise ¼" slice off a piece of ¾" oak with the WWII blade. It was incredible, like resawing veneer with a band saw. I have since done the same thing with ¼" plywood. The precision is remarkable.

PROS -
Excellent locking repeatable precision fence system
Vibration free, clean, straight cuts
Saw is a heavy, well-made machine
Riving knife
Pride of ownership. It's a Powermatic!
Miter gauge is accurate and easy to read
Bevel gauge is also accurate and easy to read. The saw makes 45 deg
bevels and miters that are 45 degrees. Imagine that!
No fancy (or otherwise) customer satisfaction surveys to fill out from
either Powermatic or Southern Tool. Is that a good thing? Hmmmmmm.

CONS -
Integral base. There is nothing wrong with it, I have just NOT used it. I found a central place for the saw and that's where it has stayed. I would NOT have needed a mobile base for the 66, `Green', or `Gray'.

Dust collection: the dust shroud is useful but it is not that terrific with my 2 HP `Green' canister collector through a ten foot 4" collector hose. There is still dust accumulation inside the saw. It will absolutely suck the small pieces of wood and shavings down the shroud tube but there is an annoying amount of dust left on the tabletop and around the fence rails. It cries out for a dust collector attachment on a blade guard such as an Excaliber or Biesemeyer blade guard system. I had factored that into the cost of the 66 but it is also needed here. Perhaps a table insert made with some high tech honey combed composite would suck down more dust?

Tablet Insert: I bought a Freud box joint cutter blade set but can't use it. The table insert opening is too small. I need another (dado?) insert even for a 3/8" blade. Where are the accessories for the PM2000?

Wood table insert: See the picture of the PM2000 on page 85 of the October, 2006 Woodworker's Journal. Notice that the end of the fence rail (right side) does not cover the end of the wood table insert (right side) which has a gap in the laminated cover. It looks amateurish and shows little attention to detail.

Would I buy the PM2000 again? NO.

The characteristics that pushed me toward the PM2000: the integral base and dust shroud have turned out to be unimportant or not as effective as I had hoped. The lack of availability for accessories for the PM2000 is a big problem: as of the end of September, expected delivery of dado inserts from Powermatic was quoted as "mid December".

"Robert" from Southern Tool: if you are reading this, I apologize for not listening to your suggestion: I should have bought the 66. It is made in America, there are accessories readily available and MOST IMPORTANTLY it is also a POWERMATIC.

While wishing I had bought a model 66, I am ABSOLUTELY and ECSTATICALLY happy with the PM2000. I am NOT sending this back. This is my saw for LIFE.

Precision is a state of mind. When you know it is possible it is fun to achieve it. It was disheartening to spend an afternoon with my old contractor saw creating firewood instead of woodworking projects.

The PM2000 has made woodworking fun.

However, there is ONE other CON to consider. Since I got the PM2000 I have been spending hours and hours in the garage doing projects and building `stuff'. Mostly, I have been having great fun!

Apparently, I have also been ignoring my `significant other', my lawn and my truck because they are all in need of maintenance. Even my little Maltese thinks her dad has abandoned her.

Obviously, I need to better prioritize my shop time. Starting next week I am going to spend more time with my little dog.