KnotWoodworking Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 I actually found a place within a decent drive from me that gets in demo units from powermatic. Called the guy and he has me on a list when a powermatic table saw comes in. They sell them for almost 50 %. Thinking this may be the way to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 WTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KnotWoodworking Posted September 22, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Sooo i may have done something.... I was about to go and just pickup a rigid from home depot, when i called the outlet one more time. They have a PM1000 ready to go if i want it. My wife, two kids jump in the car, rent a trailer and drove 3 hours to go get it. So happy to finally have a table saw. Cost of saw, 1350$ not to shabby. Thank you everyone for the comments and direction. The saw stop was just to far out of the budget. Maybe one day. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Congrats, that is a beauty. It shouldn't need replacing for at least 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, KnotWoodworking said: Sooo i may have done something.... I was about to go and just pickup a rigid from home depot, when i called the outlet one more time. They have a PM1000 ready to go if i want it. My wife, two kids jump in the car, rent a trailer and drove 3 hours to go get it. So happy to finally have a table saw. Cost of saw, 1350$ not to shabby. Thank you everyone for the comments and direction. The saw stop was just to far out of the budget. Maybe one day. A steal of a deal! Congrats! You'll be very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 A great deal! Worth a lot more. Never to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 While I like my Ridgid, that's a far superior saw. I don't think you'll regret buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Congratulations on the new addition! She's a beauty. As to the SawStop thing, read up on proper safe table saw technique, set your own safety rules and stick to them. By the way, I assume there's a blade guard and riving knife, just not shown in the picture. How about some push blocks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I like the PM1000, it'll work well for you. Being a 1.75hp saw I don't' feel limited by it. Make sure to have good sharp blades that fit the situation. If you are trying to cut 2" thick hardwood a 20T ripping blade is a MUST. Nice part on the PM saws is blade changes are nice and easy as they have an arbor lock. Something i recently found out not all saws have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Where did you say that outlet was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Hard to pass up on a quality saw at that price point, congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Mark J said: By the way, I assume there's a blade guard and riving knife, just not shown in the picture. How about some push blocks? Riving knife is black and prominent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Tpt life said: Riving knife is black and prominent. That looks like the one that is part of the guard. Does it have the riving knife that doesn't extend past the top of the blade? It's an important part to have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 11 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Where did you say that outlet was? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KnotWoodworking Posted September 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 12 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Where did you say that outlet was? Certainly! Its an outlet in auburn washington. I found them because they sell a lot of their dent and ding they recive on craigslist. Mine has a little scuff on the main cast iron where a a throw plate had rubbed during shipping. Good news for me. Tonight i went about setting everything up and getting everything square and parallel. The only thing that took time was that the blade was not parallel to the miter slots. Took about an hour and a rubber mallet, but have it as straight as i think is humanly possible. Just a little wiggle back and forth from my dial indicator. But everything else was so easy to get square and true. Of course i had to do the nickel test which it passed with flying colors. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnotWoodworking Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 13 hours ago, Mark J said: Congratulations on the new addition! She's a beauty. As to the SawStop thing, read up on proper safe table saw technique, set your own safety rules and stick to them. By the way, I assume there's a blade guard and riving knife, just not shown in the picture. How about some push blocks? Safety is definitely top here. Latest pictures are with the blade gaurd with riving knife. Pretty great design and cuts down on the dust to. Came wit a push stick but probably going to make a few myself as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle City WW Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 If I had the money, I would have a Saw Stop in my shop! But I don't so I have a Grizzly 5hp that has served me well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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