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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Rugged construction
- Precision-ground cast-iron table
- Two cast-iron wings
- Left-tilting saw
- Belt driven
Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Often it's the small touches that set professional table saws apart. Powermatic's 64 left-tilt saw has a precision-ground cast-iron table with a beveled front edge, rather than a 90-degree edge, to eliminate the risk of damaging material. The solid cast-iron extensions expand the saw's work surface, as well as minimize vibration. The blade tilts to the left, away from the fence--that prevents binding and reduces the risk of kickback (we highly recommend left-tilting saws). Powermatic has also developed its Accufence system with an extra-large cam that clamps the fence securely in place--fences with smaller cam locks don't hold nearly so well. The fence's particleboard sides are also easily and cheaply replaced (unlike an entire fence) if they get cut up during use. There's an integral dust shroud and a 4-inch port, so you can hook the saw up to a dust collector. The blade guard adjusts independently on each side and has a standard kickback paw on the end. The safety switch is removable; just pull it off to prevent unauthorized use (but keep an eye on it; it's small and could be easily misplaced).
Although the saw is quite heavy, it is still portable enough to be loaded in the back of a truck for transport to a job site. The saw's longer rails allow cutting 50 inches to the right and 12 inches to the left of the saw blade when used with the optional table and leg set. With well-thought-out features and rugged construction, this model is a solid choice for those needing a contractor-grade saw and a premium choice for the craftsperson or home hobbyist looking for durability and professional features. --Tim Block
From the Manufacturer
A powerful 1-1/2-horsepower motor combined with rugged construction and 50-inch Accu-Fence system make the Artisan 10-inch table saw the premier table saw for the contractor, craftsman, or home hobbyist. Other features include the T-slot miter gauge, which increases accuracy and flexibility in stock width capabilities, and solid cast-iron extension wings, providing ruggedness for increased accuracy and longevity. The unitized wiring system is readily removed for portability.
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179 of 180 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Table Saw for the Money - Perfect for the Hobbyist,
By D.L. Gilmore (North Georgia, USa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Powermatic 1791228 Model 64 Artisan 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)
This is my second table saw. The first was a cheap contractors saw with cast-iron webbed extensions that wobbled and had more run-out than a 58 Chevy with bad bearings. I looked very seriously at JET and DELTA cabinet type saws, but found this Powermatic 64A. The facts: 1. It has solid cast iron extensions that add significantly to the saw's stability. 2. The blade and arbor tilt to the left which is a great safety feature and reduces kick-back potential on chamfer cuts. You won't find this on any saw near this price. The lack of a left-tilting arbor kept me away from Grizzly, although I am sure their saws are okay. 3. The fence alone is worth buying the saw. While maybe not as substantial as the ones of Powermatic's Model 66's, the 64A's fence is every bit the equal to the Biesemeyer, Unifence, or Jetlock. It is accurate, reasonably easy to set up and is solid. 4. The dust collection sucks (no pun intended). I fixed this by enclosing the base with MDF and putting a dust/chip box in. 5. The factory blade is, well, okay for cutting something that you don't care about. Invest in a good saw blade and use the factory provided one for rough sawing. 6. If you build an MDF enclosure for the base like I did, you will find the saw is much quieter and runs smoother due to the extra mass. If you've got $1300-1500 lying around, buy the JET or DELTA. If you've got $1800, buy the Powermatic 66. If not, this is a great saw for the money. By the way, JET just bought Powermatic, so Powermatic should be on sound financial footing for some time; this means spare parts should be available for a long time too. Oh yeah, don't run it on 110 volts; convert it to 220v (easily done)- it will run cooler and use 1/2 the amperage. The instructions for assembly leave something to be desired, I should warn you. But if you have a bit of mechanical sense, you should not have any problems. The saw is made in Tiawan - but Powermatic makes sure their QA/QC people stay on top of production.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Saw with great features,
By Gregory Narozniak (Hillsborough, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Powermatic 1791228 Model 64 Artisan 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)
I received my saw and the boxes were in great shape, No Damage. Table is nice and flat with extensions bolted up and very Sturdy. Set-up was nearly completed in under 2 hours with the exception of the Pin that the motor tilts on was not in the box. After tearing apart my garage and the boxes for another hour, it was not to be found. The Belt was also twisted to the point it was vibrating very badly ( I used a Prybar in place of the Pin. Had to see it run!!) I called Toolcrib on monday and pin and new belt arrived wednesday. The Saw runs GREAT. Passes nickel test and fence is OUTSTANDING. Little adjusting to get parrell but no big deal. Left tilt is very nice, but keep in mind that if a dado is used your measurement on the fence rail will be off because the dado stacks toward the fence changing the measurement. This is offest by the saftey of being able to bevel rip wide pieces safley. Table inserts need replacing (Not very good quality) and the blade is good for rough cutting only. I will be putting a Forrest 2 on very soon with some zero clearance inserts but I would not hesitate to purchase this saw again over any of the others in this Class.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
what I expected,
By rod usrey (Bullhead City, Arizona) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Powermatic 1791228 Model 64 Artisan 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 50-Inch Accu-Fence, 2 Cast Iron Extension Wings, Table Board, and Legs, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase (Tools & Home Improvement)
Most of my experience with powermatic has been with the heavier industrial woodworking machinery, so I was not sure how the lighter, contractor line would perform. I'm pleased to say that the saw performs as I would expect from powermatic... great! The only problem I found was that I had to readjust the trunnion alignment a little, but I've had to do this on other saws also to get them just right so it was no big deal. The saw went together easily and is stable for a contractor saw but I still added additional bolts to the fence for rigidity. I upgraded to a zero clearance plate and a link belt to reduce vibration (which wasn't bad anyway). It's a good tool for the money and I'd buy it again.
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