- Does it need a special outlet?
- Yes. The 3 HP motor runs on 230 V AC, so you need a 230 V circuit, not a standard 120 V outlet.
- What is the Rout-R-Lift for?
- It raises and lowers a router under the table extension, so the saw doubles as a router table for edge profiles and joinery.
- How does it compare with a SawStop?
- Both are 10-inch cabinet saws with cast-iron tops. The Powermatic adds the Rout-R-Lift and 50-inch fence; SawStop's draw is its blade brake safety system.
- Can one person move it?
- Barely. It is a heavy cabinet saw, so plan on a mobile base or a helper to position it.
- What blade size does it take?
- It uses a 10-inch blade with a standard 5/8-inch arbor, so common 10-inch blades fit.
- Is it worth it over a contractor saw?
- For frequent furniture work, yes. The cast-iron top, 3 HP motor and stable fence cut cleaner and hold settings better than most contractor saws.
- Where is the Powermatic Table Saw 3 HP 50" Accu-Fence with Rout-R-Lift cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $5,774.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Powermatic Table Saw 3 HP 50" Accu-Fence with Rout-R-Lift?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Co, Msc Industrial Supply, JB Tools.