Buy Powermatic 1791227K Model 64 Artisan 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Accu-Fence and 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1-PhasePowermatic 1791227K Model 64 Artisan 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2-Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Accu-Fence and 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase Product Description:
- Perfect for the contractor, craftsman, or home hobbyist
- 1-1/2-horsepower, single-phase, 115/230-volt motor
- 30-inch Accu-Fence system delivers excellent results
- Blade tilts left for easier bevel cutting
- T-slot miter gauge, built-in 4-inch dust collection shroud, and two cast-iron extension wings included
Product Description
1791227K Acu-Fence System Size: 30" Features: -10'' table saw with accu-fence system.-Model 64A. Options: -Available in 30'' and 50'' accu-fence system sizes. Specifications: -1-1/2HP, 1Ph, 115/230V. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -30'' dimensions: 34'' H x 32'' W x 50'' D.-50'' dimensions: 34'' H x 32'' W x 70'' D.
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful.
ALMOST....... A GREAT SAW!
By spankee6
I have owned this saw for just about 15 months, I only use it in the winter months so I think it has had enough use to rate it and I hope you find this information helpful. mostly I will spell out the negatives because I think they are the most helpful when choosing a machine. keeping in mind this is a medium price point piece of equipment so you can't expect everything from it and by no means is it a cheapy so you should expect good things. that being said. It, like everyone says is heavy, feels quite solid when using it. the motor runs well @ 220 and will cut 4/4 very well up until ebony, 6/4 mostly but don't go too fast, and 8/4 ok with the medium to softer woods, if you take your time with harder woods, but will noticeably slow down. the motor is very heavy but the mount is stamped and flimsy causing vibration with the belt that is impossible to eliminate. the blade is not true to the slots ( I'm not sure that the slots are true to the slots) and is near impossible to true up. you must first stand on your head and loosen all the trunnion mounts and try to twist the arbor assembly (need 2 people and good reference equipment)then tighten before it moves again. you will do that a half dozen times. then you need to adjust your tilt stops. here's a beaut!, the blade elevation lock does not work hardly at all!!, fortunately the tilt lock works better, you need to check it frequently!!. the fence (made in USA) not that spiffy, it features smooth slippery nylon faces, very nice but not flat well maybe they are but the metal tubing they are screwed to IS NOT TRUE! and I just fought that in detail tonight when trying to trim for glue joints and kept getting curved cuts. the whole fence itself has a warp in it. go with the biesmeyer if you can. speaking of warp, those wonderful cast extension tables, you guessed it WARPED very difficult to mount properly if you want dead nuts forget it!. you will need 2 people and a large deadblow mallet to try to flatten the tables while you tighten the bolts. and still you will have a lip of .0005 to .0010, same goes for the laminate table. being realistic it is Taiwanese. also it seems to me there was aproblem with the fence sytem when assembling it, having to redrill some holes, but that was a while ago so I'm fuzzy on that. it when together pretty smoothly all in all, but the adjusting and tuning took a long time and seemingly to this day readjusting constantly. I recommend a dial indicator and those slot things for adjusting the blade and critical stuff, unless your just moving up from a little table top saw, but if you are a critical craftsmen then put the time in on the initial set up. with the proper tweaking and patience it can be a good saw. for me I am a bit to anal-retentive for this machine and I am sorry I didn't spend the extra for the unisaw w/ the biesmeyer, the only reason I didn't is because I don't do this commercially and felt this powermatic (not the same company it used to be years ago) would suffice for what I am doing. it does a good job but with extra waste in both material and time. don't get me wrong I am not one of those disgruntled illusionists or chronic complainers, this is a true review. I am not saying don't buy one, just beware of the possible problems. personally I would not buy it again. I think it should be priced in the 6's instead of the 8's. happy cutting!
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Powermatic 64
By J. D. Bremer
This is my first table saw, pondered many others and settled on the 64. Purchased from local dealer and fit in the back of an Explorer. I completed most of the assembly in one afternoon and by myself. The fence tube was damaged on one end, a replacement from Powermatic took about a month. The hardware kit did not include the bolts etc. for the wood extension table. The glide on the rear of the fence was not attached, had to call Powermatic for instructions. The instructions for the motor bracket were not clear, took several tries. Don't install the blade guard/splitter until after you have aligned the blade. Do not over-tighten the bolts that secure the fence tube. The dealer did not have the mobile base in stock, purchased after the saw was assembled and it took 3 hefty dudes to lift it onto the base, had to loosen the leg bolts to adjust the legs to fit the stand. If you ever intend to move this saw, get a mobile base. Wish the wheels on the base were larger to provide more ground clearance for wheeling over uneven surface. On a scale of 10, fit and finish were about a 7. I have adjusted the wings several times for level, have adjusted the splitter many times to keep it from binding. Purchased in mid November, still waiting for rebate. Fence, once aligned is nice. Friend with Sears model was positively speechless upon viewing the 64, almost worth the price just for that. It is a big improvement over a circular saw. Takes up a lot of space in the garage, so much for the car being inside this winter. Miter gauge was missing everything but the dial, new one sent by Powermatic is cheap, will get a differnet one as soon as possible. Like the left-tilt blade, think it is much better for right-handed persons. Saw is quiet once running. I have been satisfied with the quality and accuracy of the cuts. Comes with dado insert, cannot use guard/splitter with dado insert. Get rollers or build an outfeed, otherwise long pieces bounce off of the motor. Overall, very happy, even have got used to the color! Would buy another.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
A great saw - worth the investment!
By A Customer
I had researched this saw for quite some time, looking at Powermatic, Jet, Delta, etc. to upgrade from the bench top saw that I have been using for the last 10 years.
I settled on the Powermatic as I wanted a left tilt saw that was under $1,000, and I wanted a saw that would last. Powermatic ( combined with the rebate from WMH tools ) was the choice.
Assembly time for the saw was about 5 hours. Take your time, and plan on making some minor adjustments. The saw weighs 300+ pounds, and it has been bounced around in the box all the way from Taiwan.
The stand went together well, and the saw is sitting on a Shop Fox mobile base with extension.
I spent an additional 2 hours making minor adjustments. You could do it in less time...my philosophy is that I will do these adjustments ONCE...so I took extra time and paid extra attention to each one.
The most crucial adjustment is the miter slot to the blade - mine was off by .035 inches....so I loosened the trunion and brought it into line ( instructions are in the back of the manual ).
The 45 and 90 stops were on, and I spent extra time making sure the motor and pulleys lined up. What I found worked well as a straight edge was a 2.5-foot section of T-Track.
I converted the saw to 220V... runs great and puts the maximum power to the belt / arbor. This was very easy to do... instructions are in the manual and on the motor housing.
The saw runs smooth with the stock belt, but I am upgrading it with a 3/8" Power Twist link belt. It passes the nickel test on startup with the stock belt though - I just want it to run whisper smooth.
Dust collection is pretty good, but I will make a cover plate from 1/4 plywood to seal up most of the back.
I cleaned up the wings using WD-40 ( soak for 5 minutes ), wipe with paper towels; spray and wipe again; spray with 409 and wipe the top off, and then give it a good rub with paste wax. The surface is flat, smooth, and wood glides right over it.
I upgraded the fence with an INCRA TS-LS...that fence is hands down the best I have found. I have always planned on upgrading any saw that I purchased with the INCRA fence. I set mine pretty far to the right for a 42" rip capacity ( using 6' rails ). The fence took an additional 3 hours to attach to the saw and adjust.
My miter gauge is an INCRA 1000 SE...again - really well put together and accurate.
I am running Freud blades on my saw - 24, 50, and 80 teeth.....very smooth cuts.
So - I spent 10+ hours putting this together...I took my time and I am very happy with this machine.
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