Powermatic 1660791K Model 66 10-Inch Left Tilt 5-Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase

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Powermatic's model 66 table saw is a beautiful thing right out of the box, its high-grade cast-iron top machine-polished to a mirror finish. For a second, it almost looks too good to use for work--but only for a second. This is a piece of shop equipment that makes a toolhound's heart beat faster. The saw's big table (28 by 38 inches) is impressively thick and durable, so it will stay flat and true. With the heaviest cast-iron trunnion of any 10-inch saw on the market, the model 66 virtually snuffs out all vibration. The double drive-belt system, hooked up to the burly 5-horsepower motor, delivers pretty astonishing power to the blade; we tried everything we could think of--including a big hunk of oak two-by--but the blade never bogged down for a second. A C-flange mount takes the weight of the motor, so the blade cranks up or down easily without the extra weight. The saw's hand wheels are also made of cast iron and have excellent clearance.

The heart of any table saw, arguably, is the fence--and Powermatic's model 66 sports the award-winning Accu-Fence, a system that uses only two moving parts to create easy-gliding, precision, no-budge fence action. The left-tilting blade tilts away from the fence, which helps prevent kickback and binding of the stock, making for smoother cuts. The two-sided blade guards work independently of each other, so the blade is always covered. The guards also swing totally out of the way to make blade changes easy. Behind the blade, there are antikickback pawls for added safety. The saw's base has a clean-out door, allowing you easy access to the saw body and making cleanup a snap--no reaching around the saw components or having to remove the motor cover. You'll also receive a load of extras, including a dado insert, a motor cover, and an extension table and legs. Admittedly, this isn't a cheap saw; without a doubt, however, it is an excellent one that would make a great addition to any shop. --Jon Groebner

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Arbor Diameter (in.) 5/8 Blade Diameter (in.) 10 Brand Powermatic Distance Between Sliding Table and Blade (in.) n.a. Dust Collection Adapter Port n.a. Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required 350 Dust Port Diameter (OD/in.) 4 Height 34 inch Leg Stand with Steel Storage n.a. Length 73.75 inch Maximum Cross Cut (in.) n.a. Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) 3-1/8 Maximum Depth of Cut at 45 Degrees (in.) 2-1/8 Maximum Diameter of Dado (in.) 8 Maximum Rip Left of Blade (in.) 12 Maximum Rip Right of Blade (in.) 50 Maximum Width of Dado (in.) 13/16 Miter Gauge Type standard Model Number 66 Motor HP 5HP Motor Phase 1Ph Motor Voltage 230V Net Weight 455 pound Overall Dimensions 73-3/4 x 32 x 34 Part Number 1660791K Prewired n.a. Rapid Wing Extension n.a. Ship Weight 510 pound Table Height (in.) 34 Table in Front of Saw Blade at Maximum Depth of Cut (in.) 12 Table Size with Standard Extension (L x W/in.) 28 x 37-1/2 Table Size without Extension (L x W/in.) 28 x 21-1/2 Table Size without Wings (L x W/in.) 21-1/2 x 28 Table Type cast iron Width 32 inch Part # Description 2042335 2042336 2042372 2195063K 66-FENCE ASSY KIT W/30"RAILS 2328002 Dado Insert for Model 66 2328003 Zero Clearance Insert for Model 66 2440020 Accu-Fence System, Rear-Lock Assembly (Optional) for Models 66 and 72A 6682004 Rout-R-Lift for Model 66 6827030 Table Board, 28" x 24" for Model 66 6827031 Table Board with Hole for Rout-R-Lift, 28" x 35-3/8" for Model 66 6827032 Table Board with Hole for Rout-R-Lift, 28" x 24" for Model 66 1660791K Breakdown 1 1660791K Breakdown 2 1660791K Breakdown 3 1660791K Breakdown 4 WARRANTY AND SERVICE

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• Item model number: 1660791K
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Last One You'll Need To Buy!!, January 19, 2001

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Les Casteel (Sand Springs, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Powermatic 1660791K Model 66 10-Inch Left Tilt 5-Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

Since 1970 I've been fortunate enough to own several tablesaws. My first a Sears, then an old Delta construction, then a new JET construction, now the POWERMATIC 66 with the single phase 3HP moter. I don't think I've ever experienced a better built machine. The 50" fence is accurate, smooth, and easy to operate. I love the slick plastic fence rails. The moter is quiet and the fit and finish are 100%. I still can't believe the polish on the table top. I have a few complaints however. First the documentation is adequate but the tasks are all out of sequence, I can't believe they have not re-written it. Second, there were parts missing (the plastic pointer) for the accu-fence and there were references of a gauge and wrench which don't exist ( I called the company and asked). The company sent the pointer later. Finally, the switch is really tiny and the stop button protrudes, occasionally you might bump it. These are minor things which are quickly forgotten when you rip you first 8/4 red oak and it practically rips itself. Forget the extra money, this is the last one you'll ever need to buy.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powermatic Tops in it's Class, October 16, 2000

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Douglas James Palmeri "DJP-329" (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermatic 1660791K Model 66 10-Inch Left Tilt 5-Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned several table saws and by far the Powermatic is the best of the breed. I chose the 5 HP engine because I wanted the additional horsepower for the hardwoods that I use in cabinet building. The Powermatic operates flawlessly with virtually no saw blade wobble to ensure 100% accuracy in cutting.

Couldn't recommend the machine any higher, although if you will be working with large panels I'd recommend purchasing the Powermatic with the sliding table extension.

All in all, tremendous product.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's too beautiful to be a table saw., August 9, 2004

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermatic 1660791K Model 66 10-Inch Left Tilt 5-Horsepower Cabinet Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 230-Volt 1-Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had the Powermatic 66 5HP for two weeks, and I hate to run a miter sled over the face, because the polished surface is too nice to scratch. Ok, so I got the wiring done, with a 40 amp circuit, and am starting to use the saw. I have a bunch of relevant information, and here it is.
Don't sweat being able to get it down the stairs, with a 600 plus pound shipping weight. After removing the crating, the table top comes off, with just 3 bolts, and the motor, comes off, with only 2 large bolts. What's left only weighs about 250 to 300 pounds.
The 100 pound motor is easily removed. With the top off, you can tilt the saw over onto a blanket, and rest the motor on it. Then just remove the two large bolts that hold it on. The only adjustment in replacing it, is the belt tensioning.
Everything is adjustable on this machine, including the fence. This one is dead on accurate at 90 degrees, measured with a digital protractor. Their are two allen bolts, which allow fine adjustments as well.
The blade cranking wheel assembly, has stops at 90 and 45 degrees, which are also adjustable with a bolt and securing nut.
The power button question: Yes the on off switch BOX protrudes out toward the front. The green on button is recessed into the box. It's flush with the face. So unless you have something protruding from your body, it won't accidentally go on. The off button on the other hand, sits proud of the box, and could be bumped off by accident. The price you pay for having an easy access off button.
Pertaining to the power cord: The service you need is 40 amp, which requires an 8 gauge wire from your circuit breaker panel to the outlet. Since the motor draws 24 amps on each leg of a 220 line, and the electrical standard allows for 20 percent headroom, you have a borderline 30 amp situation. With a 40 amp circuit, suggested by Powermatic for the 5HP model, you won't ever have a tripping circuit breaker. The 10 gauge wire is usually reserved for 30 amp circuits, but in this case PMatic suggests you use it for the cord from the saw to the outlet.
With the Powermatic, and Forrest Woodworker II 40 tooth blade, the cut is glass smooth. With a lesser saw, you can only run a 24 tooth blade, and that leaves saw marks in your work. Then you need to redress the edge, which creates straightness problems. With the 5HP motor, no matter how thick the hardwood stock, it is going to melt right through it. That is worth every penny of the purchase price.
This saw really is the finest piece of equipment out there. Right out of the box the flatness of the top measured diagonally spec's out at 4 thousandths of an inch. The blade run out was an incredible one ten thousandth of an inch.
Critically speaking, the top adjustment allows me to perfectly parallel it with the blade. The rear mounting bolt does not allow me to perfectly center it with the insert opening. I will have to ream out the opening-slot, so I can center the blade. It must be centered in order for the blade to be able to clear the insert when you tilt it to a 45 degree angle cut. Check it first before installing the fence etc. Also check that the cast iron extensions to the top are as flat and level when installed as the rest of the top. Here's a great tip. If the side extensions are within the .010" tolerance and you want to get that last tiny sliver of light out from under your straightedge, use aluminum foil for a shim. Foil is so slim, even using 4 or 8 folds of it won't show up as even the tiniest gap in the seam on your saw, but it will, due to the way the leverage magnifies over the distance to the edge, result in a perfect, perfect, perfect alignment all across the top. It was a wow when I discovered it, and it technically is an all metal tweaking.
One other minor consideration is that they should spend more time getting the decals, and the Powermatic logo installed. They are not done critically, but then again, I have to stop treating this like a waxed Ferrari sitting in the garage, and realize this is an industrial grade cabinet saw, that is meant to give you incredible results effortlessly. No, let me say joyously. I smile every time I use it, or even look at it.
I can't recommend this saw enough. It really is miles ahead of the competition. Blade adjustment flies. You can easily lock your setting with a locking knob, in the center of the crank wheel. So when it seems like the blade setting is floating, or flying to a new setting, rest assured you can lock it in. Knowing you can come back to a perfect 90 degree setting effortlessly is great due to the stop. By setting it yourself, you can get the feel of how much pressure to put on the stop at the end of the crank. Rarely can you get a perfect 90 with a saw stop, but you can with the proper touch on this one.
I must say that customer support after the sale with Powermatic is second to none. They really stand behind their product.
This saw is still made in the USA as of this writing. I don't think the Taiwan models are bad, I just received the 60B jointer, and the 719A hollow chisel Mortiser, and they really are built to Powermatic specifications. To be perfectly honest with you they were pre-set to perfection right out of the box, and were obviously built by someone who appreciated being given the privelege of doing so.
Powermatic is the one piece of equipment, that can last as long as the heirloom pieces, that are being created by it. A hundred years later, when they love the work, they can say, and this is the original saw that created it. Join the club, Go Powermatic.