POWERMATIC PM2000 10” Table Saw
POWERMATIC has long enjoyed a reputation for quality, function and innovation in
woodworking machines. The POWERMATIC PM2000
embodies our latest effort where quality, function and long-term
durability were at the top of the design criteria list. Years of
input from woodworkers helped focus the array of features that
make the POWERMATIC PM2000 the new standard by which
cabinet saws are judged.
Trunnion Evolution
Though long regarded as the best in the industry, the
POWERMATIC designers refined our heavy-duty trunnion
mechanism even more. The super rigid box-style cast iron
construction and high end bearings and conical-shaped worm
gear drive with increased contact area that enhance the
smooth, solid feel of the tilt and height adjustments remain.
Adjustable backlash means that should years of use produce a
small amount of play, the user can easily adjust the mechanism
Our worm gears are designed to
work freely in the dusty environment
of a table saw cabinet.
it is how they function when the inevitable dust contamination sets in that really matters. The
POWERMATIC PM2000 mechanism uses specially designed threads that allow it to function
smoothly and accurately in the real world conditions found within a table saw cabinet.
A pair of oversized 8”-diameter cast iron hand wheels, each with
large spinner handles make blade height and bevel adjustments
virtually effortless. The hand wheels are as attractive as they are
comfortable with painted centers and chrome plated rims. Even
the center locking pins and knobs are made from cast iron, spin
freely and lock the adjustment without changing the setting. 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 that are so common throughout the
industry.
The POWERMATIC PM2000 cabinet is fabricated from heavy
gauge steel and fitted to a huge cast iron base that provides
exceptional stability and virtually eliminates vibration. This cast
iron base enabled the addition of a unique retractable caster
system discussed in detail a little later.
back to factory-fresh clearances and feel.
Most table saw mechanisms feel smooth in the showroom but
Large, comfortable hand wheels
and precision-machined locking
pins make adjustments and
locking them without correction
simple.
The bevel scale on the front of the cabinet has large, easy to read
numerals and an adjustable pointer. We also added a pair of
markers that can be placed as needed to make returning to oftenused bevel angles fast and accurate.
A large, hinged motor cover provides easy access to the cabinet
interior when needed. When closed, this cover enhances dust
collection.
Our full-length arbor accepts
stacked dado sets up 13/16” wide.
Notice that there is no gap
between the threads and arbor
shank that can allow thin chippers
to hang out of line.
The full-length 5/8”-diameter arbor is precision machined from
stress-proof steel to exceptionally high tolerances for accuracy.
The arbor threads are specially designed to eliminate the
frustrating dip between them and the shaft that can allow thin
dado chippers to hang out of alignment with the rest of the stack.
The arbor length was designed to handle stacked dado sets at their full 13/16” width. The arbor
rides in high end, pre-loaded bearings that insure super-smooth operation for decades to come.
A high quality poly-v belt drives the arbor through fully machined pulleys that guarantee the
ultimate in concentricity. Poly-v belts are
far superior to regular v-belts, especially
multiple v-belt configurations because
they produce far less vibration. The
poly-v belt also transmits more power
without slippage and that translates to
considerably less heat generated that
could compromise the bearings. This
efficiency of operation means that poly-v
belts last far longer and require less
maintenance.
A pushbutton arbor lock and the
included full-sized, forged steel 27mm
combination wrench make blade
changing easy and safer by keeping your
(Left) A push button arbor lock and heavy-duty nut and washer
make changing blades easy. (Right) The full-sized combination
wrench included with the PM2000 is intended to make
loosening or tightening the blade nut a no-strain task. The
rotation of the blade works to tighten the blade nut, not loosen
it so it only needs to be firmly snugged down.
hands farther from the blade. The 13 1/8” length of the wrench provides tremendous leverage to
make loosening or tightening the blade nut a virtual no-strain task. We do ask that you apply that
leverage wisely when tightening the blade nut. The blade rotation and cutting force work to
tighten the blade-retaining nut, not loosen it. You need only tighten it firmly.
Table Surface
The 22”-long by 30 ½”-wide primary cast iron table surface expands to 42”-long when the
standard cast iron extension wings are bolted up. All cast iron surfaces are finely ground to
insure a smooth, mar-free work surface that provides more support for the big jobs. We even
beveled the rear edge of the primary table to eliminate the sharp corner found on many table
saws where it meets the extension wings. Eliminating that corner may sound insignificant but it
can gouge the wood or an errant
hand. The t-shaped 3/8”-deep by
¾”-wide miter slots are precision
machined for consistent width,
depth and parallelism. Standard
sizing of the miter slots means
they are compatible with all
(Left) A full range of throat inserts are available. (Right) The standard
and dado inserts feature spring-loaded balls that keep them placed
correctly and snug in the throat opening.
popular accessories.
Removing the 17 7/8”-long by 4
¼”-wide throat plate provides increased access for blade changing and working with our unique
guard and splitter system. The standard and zero-clearance (accessory) POWERMATIC PM2000
throat plates are slotted for use with the splitter or accessory riving knifes installed for maximum
performance and safety.
POWERMATIC PM2000 standard and dado throat plates feature a pair of spring-loaded check
balls that both locate the plate in its cavity and prevent movement during use. The accessory
zero-clearance insert has adjusting screws that allow precise fitting to the cavity.
Power and Control
The POWERMATIC PM2000 is available with a 3HP, single phase
230V, 5HP single phase 230V or 5HP three phase 230V motors. All
POWERMATIC motors are high quality, high output and rated at
their actual developed power – not the “peak” developed power.
The POWERMATIC PM2000 is equipped with a newly designed
magnetic ON/OFF switch. A green pilot light within the start button
indicates that the POWERMATIC PM2000 is connected to electrical
power. Depressing that illuminated button starts the POWERMATIC
PM2000. A large red “quick off” ring surrounds the ON button and
makes shutting the POWERMATIC PM2000 down a matter of
pressing the OFF ring by hand or bumping it with your leg.
To safeguard against accidental startups when you are not around
we added a removable magnetic “Key” that disables the Start/Stop
The newly designed switch
allows disabling the PM2000
when you are not around and
protects against accidental
start-ups should the power go
out and come back on
unexpectedly.
switch when it is not in place. When you leave the shop, you can drop the key in your pocket or
stick it on a handy metal surface in the shop.
The new switch also protects against under and over voltage conditions. If the electrical power
being delivered to the POWERMATIC PM2000 strays below or above safe levels, the switch
automatically shuts the saw down.
We also built in power outage protection that prevents the POWERMATIC PM2000 from
starting unexpectedly should the electrical power be interrupted and then come back on. Once
the power goes out, the POWERMATIC PM2000 will not restart until the OFF ring is depressed
and then the ON button pressed to restart the saw. The safety implications here are obvious – the
saw starts when you tell it to, not whenever the power comes back on.
High-Tech Guard System
Even the blade guard and
splitter system has been
given extensive engineering
attention. Designed to be
totally tool-free, this modular
system makes it easy to
(Left) Our modular blade guard system is tough, easy to use. The guard
plates and anti-kickback pawls can be removed from the splitter without tools
for easy blade changes. (Right) The side plates rotate up out of the way for
measuring cuts.
configure the
POWERMATIC PM2000
blade guard/splitter system
and optional riving knives
for the job at hand.
Independent side leaves allow the blade guard to follow the stock being cut closely and leave one
side flat on the table when making narrow cuts. This increases safety and enhances dust
collection by keeping more of the blade area enclosed. Both
side leaves can be rotated up out of the way independently to
make measuring cut widths easy and more accurate. The entire
side leaf assembly can be removed from the splitter by
depressing a button at the hinge point to increase access for
blade changes without having to remove the splitter assembly.
When necessary for procedures like cutting dados, the splitter
assembly can be removed by simply flipping its locking lever
within the throat opening and lifting it out. Likewise,
accessory riving knives can be installed by inserting them in
the holder and pushing the locking lever closed.
The splitter and riving knives have a
no-tools mount for fast, easy
changing to fit the job.
Because the splitter and riving knives are mounted directly to the blade mechanism, the gap
between them and the blade never changes during height or angle adjustments. This maintains
the safety a splitter or riving knife affords in virtually all cutting situations.
Mobility
For many of today’s woodworkers, the ability to move large
machines within the shop is important. To facilitate that, the
massive cast iron base of the POWERMATIC PM2000 has a
built-in retractable, four-wheel caster (patent pending) system.
Pulling out on the bevel hand wheel engages the caster system
drive and allows raising the base up to ½” above the floor.
The casters feature non-marring polyurethane tires and are
fully supported by heavy-duty ball bearings. All four casters
are omni-directional which allows the POWERMATIC
PM2000 to move in any direction rather than having to “steer”
Our unique retractable caster
system allows moving the
PM2000 around the shop easy
but sets the cast iron base
down on the floor for the
ultimate in stability.
it from one end as with common mobile bases with one set of
fixed wheels.
When in the new position, retract the casters and the cast iron
base is in full contact with the
floor giving the POWERMATIC
PM2000 rock solid stability. With
add-on mobile bases, the saw remains perched on the four tiny
contact points of the wheels during use.
Dust System
To maximize dust evacuation from the POWERMATIC PM2000 we
designed a shroud style collector that surrounds the lower portion of
the blade below the table. This wrap-around configuration strips
remarkable amounts of dust directly off the blade and dramatically
reduces the amount of dust ejected off the top of the blade. It also
keeps the interior of the cabinet surprisingly clean. A standarddiameter port at the rear of the POWERMATIC PM2000 cabinet
makes connecting your 4” dust collector hose quick and adapter free.
The internal hose even features a quick disconnect should you need
to recover a dropped arbor nut!
The dust shroud encloses
much of the blade below the
table for maximum
efficiency. A quick release
hose connects the shroud to a
standard 4”-diameter port on
the rear of the cabinet.
Accu-Fence
Note: The POWERMATIC Accu-Fence is available with 30”
or 50” capacity to the right of the blade. Aside from capacity,
both Accu-Fence systems are identical in construction and
features.
A key feature of any table saw is the fence system. To
maximize accuracy and safety, the POWERMATIC PM2000
comes with the POWERMATIC exclusive Accu-Fence. Based
The Powermatic Accu-Fence takes t-
square fence systems to a new level
of accuracy.
on the venerable T-square design, the POWERMATIC AccuFence takes this concept to new levels.
Even high-end fence systems are based on a length of square or
rectangular steel with laminate-covered wooden faces.
Manufacturing tolerances in the tubing itself require shimming
to straighten the face material mated to it. POWERMATIC takes
the extra step of milling the square tubing to be sure that it and
the face it supports are straight without having to be shimmed.
In place of the common laminate-covered wood, the
POWERMATIC Accu-Fence has a pair of ¾”-thick HDPE
(high density polyethylene) slabs that are both very rigid and
have exceptional lubricity properties that allows wood to slide
along them easily and predictably. The faces can be adjusted
A heavy steel T-square is welded
to the main fence tube and includes
adjusters and a magnified cursor
over the easy to read scale.
vertically to either ride just above the table or flush with the surface, whichever is safest for the
material being cut. Oversized access holes along the
underside of the Accu-Fence make reaching the fasteners to remove or reposition the HDPE
faces much easier.
The T-square portion of the Accu-Fence is made from heavy-gauge steel
and is precisely welded to the main tube. Easy to use adjusters allow
fine-tuning Accu-Fence square to the table surface (vertically) and
parallel to the miter slots.
The single handle locking mechanism is made using high-tech powdered
metal technology that allows forming extremely precise parts. The
powdered metal process also produces exceptionally tough parts that
resist wear and retain their effectiveness indefinitely.
The locking handle and
mechanism are simple,
tough and very easy to
operate.
The Accu-Fence rides on a heavy gauge steel support tube and rail
system that insures precision and durability. A high-tech powder coating
process keeps the guide tube and rails protected and looking great. To
provide clean metal-to-metal contact areas for the fence locking
mechanism to grip along the guide tube, strips of the powder coating are precisely machined
away.
Advanced Miter Gauge
The standard miter gauge
supplied with the
POWERMATIC PM2000
pivots 60-degrees to either
side and locks with a twist of
the push handle. However,
that is where the similarities
with other standard models
end.
The guide bar has a disk
(Left) The large miter gauge fence is fully adjustable so it can be positioned
safely for whatever cut is being made. (Right) A built in gear drive makes
dialing in precise angles fast and easy.
follower that engages the T-groove miter slots and prevents it from lifting during a cut. A pair of
expander mechanisms allows fitting the guide bar precisely to the miter slot to eliminate side
play. This enhances both safety and precise cuts in crosscut and miter modes.
The miter head has precisely located detents at 0, 30 and 45-degrees to the left and right. To
make setting any required angle more precise, a special gear drive is built into the detent knob.
Loosen the locking handle, pull the detent knob out to engage the gear drive and turn it to move
the miter head to the exact angle needed. It simply cannot be
easier or more accurate!
The large 12 ¾”-long by 2 ¾”-tall extruded fence can be
positioned closer to or farther from the blade by releasing the
The miter guide bar has a pair of
width adjusters to eliminate side play
that could compromise cut accuracy.
two finger-operated levers. This allows setting the miter fence
at the optimum distance from the blade at all cutting angles for
maximum accuracy and safety.
Slots in the face and top edge of the miter gauge fence accept hex head fasteners to make
attaching your custom auxiliary faces or shop-made jigs easy and very secure.
Accessories
Throat Inserts
In addition to the standard throat insert shipped with the
POWERMATIC PM2000, we offer a composite zero clearance
insert (#1791786) and a metal dado insert (#1791788). The dado
insert is sized to accept multi-plate stacked dado sets at their full
13/16” width.
Like the standard insert, the dado version also features the springloaded balls that keep it snug in the opening. The zero clearance
insert has adjuster screws that allow you to fine-tune its fit in the
opening.
In addition to the standard throat
insert, Powermatic offers zero
clearance and dado inserts for the
PM2000.
The standard and zero clearance inserts are slotted for use with the splitter and guard assembly or
a riving knife installed.
Riving Knives
Full and narrow-kerf, low profile riving knives are available for the POWERMATIC PM2000 as
accessories. Riving knives are most commonly used for non-through cuts because they stay just
below the top of the blade. Like the full splitter assembly, a riving knife helps prevent rotational
kickbacks, one of the more
common and most dangerous
forms of this accident. If the
wood is allowed to rotate
into the spinning blade, the
speed at which it can be
snatched across the blade and
ejected can drag your hand
into harms way. Used
correctly, the riving knife
system goes a long way
(Left) Standard and thin kerf splitters and low profile riving knives (Right)
are available, all with beveled leading edges.
toward preventing these
types of accidents.
Accessory Workbench Table
Coming soon is the Accessory Workbench Table (#6827045)
for the POWERMATIC PM2000. This bench is just the thing
for the large number of woodworkers who never have enough
bench space available.
The 30 ½” by 39” bowling alley-style European Beech
laminated surface is tough, flat and attractive. Ten ¾”-
Our new Workbench Table will be
just the thing for many shops where
bench space is at a premium!
diameter bench dog holes make clamping or holding
assemblies square and secure easy. The end of the bench is
bored to accept the included vise that features twin guide bars,
a heavy-duty screw and hardwood handle.
The Accessory Workbench Table comes sanded and ready for you to apply the finish that best
matches your shop or working needs. Applying your own finish makes it easy to renew the
surface after years of hard duty takes its inevitable toll.
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