The bevel scale on the front of the cabinet has large, easy to read
numerals and an adjustable pointer. We also added a pair of
markers that can be placed as needed to make returning to often-
used bevel angles fast and accurate.
A large, hinged motor cover provides easy access to the cabinet
interior when needed. When closed, this cover enhances dust
collection.
The full-length 5/8”-diameter arbor is precision machined from
stress-proof steel to exceptionally high tolerances for accuracy.
The arbor threads are specially designed to eliminate the
frustrating dip between them and the shaft that can allow thin
dado chippers to hang out of alignment with the rest of the stack.
The arbor length was designed to handle stacked dado sets at their full 13/16” width. The arbor
rides in high end, pre-loaded bearings that insure super-smooth operation for decades to come.
Our full-length arbor accepts
stacked dado sets up 13/16” wide.
Notice that there is no gap
between the threads and arbor
shank that can allow thin chippers
to hang out of line.
A high quality poly-v belt drives the arbor through fully machined pulleys that guarantee the
ultimate in concentricity. Poly-v belts are
far superior to regular v-belts, especially
multiple v-belt configurations because
they produce far less vibration. The
poly-v belt also transmits more power
without slippage and that translates to
considerably less heat generated that
could compromise the bearings. This
efficiency of operation means that poly-v
belts last far longer and require less
maintenance.
A pushbutton arbor lock and the
included full-sized, forged steel 27mm
combination wrench make blade
changing easy and safer by keeping your
hands farther from the blade. The 13 1/8” length of the wrench provides tremendous leverage to
make loosening or tightening the blade nut a virtual no-strain task. We do ask that you apply that
leverage wisely when tightening the blade nut. The blade rotation and cutting force work to
tighten the blade-retaining nut, not loosen it. You need only tighten it firmly.
(Left) A push button arbor lock and heavy-duty nut and washer
make changing blades easy. (Right) The full-sized combination
wrench included with the PM2000 is intended to make
loosening or tightening the blade nut a no-strain task. The
rotation of the blade works to tighten the blade nut, not loosen
it so it only needs to be firmly snugged down.
Table Surface
The 22”-long by 30 ½”-wide primary cast iron table surface expands to 42”-long when the
standard cast iron extension wings are bolted up. All cast iron surfaces are finely ground to
insure a smooth, mar-free work surface that provides more support for the big jobs. We even
