- How does the PM2000T differ from the PM2000?
- The T adds the ArmorGlide coating on the table and wings, an above-table arbor lock, a digital tilt readout and the retractable hydraulic caster system. The core 3 HP cabinet-saw design and 50-inch rip capacity carry over.
- Does it need a special electrical circuit?
- Yes. It runs on 230 V AC, so it needs a dedicated 230 V circuit rather than a standard 120 V outlet. Confirm your shop wiring before buying.
- How does it compare with a SawStop cabinet saw?
- Both are 10-inch, 3 HP cabinet saws with cast iron tops and wide rip capacity. The Powermatic adds the low-friction ArmorGlide surface and hydraulic casters; SawStop's draw is its flesh-detection brake, which the PM2000T does not have.
- Can one person move it around the shop?
- Yes. The integrated retractable hydraulic casters raise the saw so it can be rolled, then retract to set it back on its feet. It is still heavy, so clear a flat path first.
- How hard is blade changes?
- Easier than on most cabinet saws. The arbor lock is reachable from above the table, so you can lock the arbor and change the blade without reaching underneath.
- What rip capacity does the 50-inch fence give?
- It rips up to 50 inches to the right of the blade, enough for sheet goods and wide panels. The long rails and extension table need a fair amount of floor space.
- Where is the Powermatic ArmorGlide PM2000T Table Saw 10" 50" Rip 3 HP cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $6,599.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Powermatic ArmorGlide PM2000T Table Saw 10" 50" Rip 3 HP?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Co, JB Tools.