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Powermatic 1660805K Model 66 10-Inch Left Tilt 5 Horsepower Table Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, Router Lift, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1 Phase | List Price: $3,876.00
Discount Price: $3,219.99
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Brand: Powermatic
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 5 hp, 1-phase, 230 volt motor
- Heaviest cast iron trunnion of any 10 inch saw on the market; reduces vibration for smoother cuts
- Easy gliding, precision fence with a full 50" right hand and 12" left hand cutting capacity
- Left tilting blade prevents the binding of stock between the blade and fence, reducing kickback
- Built-in dust collection port and convenient access to the inside of the saw cabinet
powermatic 5hp table saw [Posted on 2001-05-31]
Saw arrived in 4 working days. I had Fed Ex deliver it inside my shop. The driver even helped uncrate it and put it on tne mobile base. Assembly hard work because every piece of the saw is heavy weight, however all holes lined up fit and finish excellent. Unlike my last saw this one is quiet and almost vibration free. I put off buying this saw because of pssible shipping problems, and having to return it. Every thing smooth as silk. Thanks Powermatic, Fed Ex, and Amazon.
Fabulous Saw and Ok Router [Posted on 2003-05-19]
When I ordered the saw, I was disappointed to learn they were backordered and I had to wait 2 weeks before it would be available. Since I was having the saw delivered to my house, we made sure to order a lift gate (an extra [$$$]). The heaviest carton is just under 500 lbs. When the saw finally arrived by Roadway Express, the driver backed up to within 20 feet of my shop and it looked like receiving it would be a piece of cake. As it turned out, the lift gate didn't work. Closer inspection revealed the electric box housing the on/off switches had been smashed and the crank used to raise and lower the blade had been hit so hard, the shaft it is mounted on was bent. I accepted the saw anyway as I was certain I could get parts quicker than another saw. Four of us got the saw off the truck and in several hours, I had it together. Except for the damaged items, the fit and finish is outstanding. One phone call to Powermatic got me the parts I needed in under 24 hours - their customer service is GREAT. The saw works beautifully. Of course I checked all critical adjustments, but everything was good right out of the box. There are 2 small problems. The arbor wrench supplied was punched out slightly too small and it wont fit most of what it is designed to fit. Secondly, the fence on the router table is of limited use. It cant be adjusted back from the bit far enough to do anymore than edge-forming work. An aftermarket fence will be necessary. Otherwise, this saw is everything it's touted to be. Just as important, Powermatic's customer service is fabulous.
amazon.com-5 points [Posted on 2003-11-14]
dont order this product from amazon been waiting for three going on four weeks amazon says it will be two to three more weeks if they dont change it again ......can they really get this saw?????? steve
GREAT SAW .... JUST DO NOT BUY IT FROM AMAZON [Posted on 2004-12-17]
The saw is great. Just do not buy this from AMAZON!!!! I have waited for over six weeks for my saw and finally gave up(I was told in the sixth week of waiting that it wasw being shipped to AMAZON from the manufacture in 3-5 weeks and AMAZON was going to take another 3-5 weeks on top of that to get me my saw for a grand total of 5 moths!) So, I went to southern tools and they shipped the saw that day. I had my saw within three days (not weeks or months like AMAZON!!!)
I received the saw in seven boxes but it was very easy to set up! The boxes they used for the saw was reinforced with 2x4's. They even test the saw before it leaves the factory (give you a readout of the test results, which is great to use as a reference.) I got the mobile base and set up the saw in the base. The table saw was square right out of the box. Just follow the directions and you will have a great saw that will last for years!
Thank You Southern Tool for my table saw!
The last US built Powermatic - soon to be discontinued... [Posted on 2005-02-01]
As most US Craftsmen have noticed, nearly all woodworking manufactureres are off-shoring the manufacture of their machines. Powermatic (JET) is no exception; their PM 66 series tablesaw, their shapers, and a couple drill presses are all that remain of American made machinery. I picked up the 5HP saw with the Router Lift table and am very pleased with it. It won't be long before all of Powermatic will be made in Taiwan, so if you want an American made saw, you better act now. Your next best choice is General (not General International), which is made in Canada. General carries two lines one made in Canada and their General International which is the same Taiwan crap you find at Jet. Happy shopping. John - Knoxville, TN
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