Powermatic PM 2000

I am in the market for a new table saw. High on my list is the Powermatic
PM2000. Does anyone have nay experience with this saw?

I assume it has plenty of power with only one (wider) belt - that the table
is flat and has minimal arbor run-out.

How does the new guard work? - As a matter of routine I usually throw the
guard away when unpacking a new saw, but this guard looks like it might
actually do some good.

How is the dust collection? - looks like it has suction right under the
blade .

Thanks

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Darrell Peart Furnituremaker
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"Nicky"

in reply to "Darrell Peart" on 16/04/2006 5:16 AM

16/04/2006 6:32 AM

Finewoodworking magazine just reviewed cabinet saws. I read through the
article last night. The PM was rated at the top. Table flatness, blade
guards and arbor run out were part of the review. I don't recall seeing
much about the dust collection for the PM. Interesting read.

"Bob"

in reply to "Darrell Peart" on 16/04/2006 5:16 AM

16/04/2006 5:34 PM

How did you make a riving knife? Every one I've seen has depended on
the arbor being manufactured to support a riving knife.

"Bob"

in reply to "Darrell Peart" on 16/04/2006 5:16 AM

16/04/2006 5:34 PM

How did you make a riving knife? Every one I've seen has depended on
the arbor being manufactured to support a riving knife.

"Dave W"

in reply to "Darrell Peart" on 16/04/2006 5:16 AM

16/04/2006 10:16 AM

A friend has a PM 2000 that I looked at before buying my General. I found
the miter slot to be very sloppy and have never regretted the General (not
General International) purchase. I think the PM has a riving knife, an
important safety feature; I made one for the General. The guard is a POS on
both the PM and General.
Dave
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