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Powermatic 2042335 Mobile Base

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I have had this mobile base for approximately one year and have been very happy with it, but there are some failings. The mobile base I got from Amazon was not the one pictured. I guess they have a version that is easier to ship, but it is not all welded construction. The stand pictured above is cut in half and you have to insert four bolts to connect the left and right sides. I have heard of problems with long stands like this sagging in the middle, so the four bolts make a convient place to attach feet to stabilize the stand. Overall it has worked out well.

(...) The correct POWERMATIC picture of this base is at the Powermatic Site. Here is the link to the actual manual for those that want the detail:

http://www.powermatic.com/PMWood/Manuals/CurrentManuals/Powermaticmobilebase.pdf

This was built for the Powermatic 66 and says Powermatic on the side. I have the 50" fence with the matching black extension table and cabinet. Every thing fit perfectly.

So what's the difference between this and others. Well if you look at the Jet bases you can see the tubing is smaller and a thinner gauge. Understanding that the Powermatic 66 is the heaviest saw in it's class This base is very beffy compared to the others you'll find. It is all welded with four simple bolts that attach the two sides.

If you want a heavy base for the Powermatic 66 don't waste time on anything else - this one works and fits perfectly.

Hope that helps you.

My latest toy is a Powermatic Model 66. This is one fine machine! However, for my particular shop arrangement I required the ability to move it around a bit. After researching the various manufacturers of mobile bases I decided upon the Powermatic version. For me, the real selling point was the improvement they had made to the wheel locking mechanism. The older style of lock was simply a bolt that you screwed into the surface of the wheel - not great- because it eventually galls the wheel. The new design incorporates a top positioned adjuster and tension band that allows a firmer capture of the wheel, without the former galling problem. I ordered what I thought was the newly designed base through Amazon but when I opened the box I discovered they had shipped the older, inferior version. On top of that the shipping box had a large hole in one side, one of the light weight plastic adjuster knobs was broken and one of the frame bolt sets was missing. I guess that's what I get for ordering a piece of equipment through the blind ended Amazon type of system. I should have purchased the base directly from a Powermatic distributor.

Powermatic seriously needs to rethink it's packaging.
This thing was wedged together (forced tight, so say goodbye to the paint on the connected areas) and stuffed into a loose cardboard box.
The hardware bag was also loose in there. No foam or cardboard to pad it out. No plastic bag over the frame. Nothing.
I've had nightmare experiences with powermatic before where other items also had several problems like this where they seemingly sent out brand new products terribly packaged that were entirely destroyed by the time they made it through a delivery system.

This piece in particular arrived with the box bearly hanging together, holes punched all over it, and one of the wheel lock knobs smashed.

As another reviewer pointed out, this is the older design where the wheel pin is a cheap plastic affair that screws directly to the castors on each side.
Not the best of ideas for a rubber wheel. The simple addition of a plastic strip to wedge wetween the bolt and wheel would fix this.
Can't imagine why they'd leave it so cheap. Idealy a design where you didn't have to bend down, the same way the rear castors lock would be better.
I've no idea if they still make the other/improved design.

This aside the base seems strong and very heavy duty. My one was too broken to accept and the frame itself was bent and the paint was ruined.
I'll order another from elsewhere and perhaps see if they can repackage it a little before shipment.

*UPDATE*
Well I tried ordering one again...Same thing happened.
The box was in worse shape still this time. It had been taped back together at some point and all the hardware was missing.
Again, all items were loose in a single layer cardboard box. Remember this thing weighs 45 pounds, is angle ground welded fairly sharp edged metal and the box is loose fitting.
I'm amazed it made it at all. Even the assembly instructions in this order were torn to shreds.

The frame on this one isn't buckled at least so I've decided to keep it because I need one.
I had to buy my own bolts/nuts/washers of course and I'll need a can of black paint to cover the scrapes, but I need the darned thing and I don't see another way of picking one up as I don't have any dealers local to me.

So this ends my third wonderful buying experience from Powermatic.
I really hope I don't have to ever purchase anything from them again.

Product arrived without damage, which is a stroke of luck given Powermatic's continued refusal to provide adequate packaging for shipment. The unit was shipped in a cardboard box without any packing material for protection. There were two holes punched in the cardboard from the product inside, but fortunately no damage. Reviews by previous purchasers confirm this is not a new issue and some have not been as lucky as me.

Regarding the product itself, it appears to be solidly built, however, the wheels are secured from moving by a bolt that presses against a plastic wheel. This will undoubtedly damage the wheel as other previous reviewers have pointed out. I plan on adding some sort of plate between the bolt and wheel to prevent this damage--again something Powermatic should be doing if they really valued their quality image.

Amazon has it all wrong! When I ordered the 2042335 base they sent me a base for some smaller machine (19" x 48") yet it said the correct part number on the box. The mobile base was also bent all to hell.
They are sending ups to pick-up however I now have to wait 4 weeks to get my money back.

I perchased this stand though a 3rd party vender, got a good deal, however after reading all the reviews I thought the stand would fit my older powermatic 66 perfectly. Not so I had to put 2x4s under the saw so that the dust port at the bottom of the saw would clear the stand. I can only conclude the stand was desighed for a newer model saw. Good solid stand and I got a good price.
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Purchased the Powermatic Mobile Base and Vega Pro 50 Fence System and the base works great. Work in a small garage and when cutting full sheets it's a priority for moving the saw around. Really enjoy the mobility of my saw with this base. Base arrived undamaged and on time. Would recommend this base and Amazon.

The mobile base came all scratched up in a torn box. The mobile base packaging was very poor. It was just loosely thrown into the box. Paint looked like primer. Casters were not heavy duty, just standard black hard plastic with no bearings. Save your money and build one yourself or buy a different brand. Kudos to Amazon.com for easy return and free shipping both ways.

If you have a PM 66 saw, this is a must have base. Out of the box, it assembles in less than 5 minutes. Two frame pieces and four bolts. I cut this base down 10" as my saw only has one (left side) extension wing and a full extension table. I used the cut offs to mark the new bolt holes, redrilled and reassembled. PM 66 is one of the heaviest saws on the market. My shop floor is not all that level. The base wheels around the shop quite easily. I researched other bases that claimed "heavy duty". No equal as far as I am concerned. Buy this one.