Powermatic 1791228K Model 64 Artisan OR Jet 708483K JPS10XL50CW OR ???

The Jet Proshop is a hybrid saw and the PM64a is a contractor saw. While both are good examples of their respective design, the hybrid is an evolution of the traditional contractor saw that offers several updates/advantages associated from not having a motor hanging out the back. Since cost is the same, both have steel t-square fences, both have cast iron wings, and both are made in Asia, I see little reason to pick the 60 year old technology over the more modern design of the hybrid.

In this case the Jet actually has a more elegant trunnion design too. Both saws have trunnions that are table mounted, but the Jet uses a cast blade shroud as an arbor carriage, whereas the PM uses the older style connecting rods, which really isn’t a great combination with the leverages an outboard motor puts on them. $1000 for a contractor seems high in today’s market…especially in comparison to a 3hp Grizzly industrial cabinet saw for $1075 shipped. If you don’t have 220v, I’d go with the Proshop or any good hybrid over a good contractor saw unless the contractor saw was offering a compelling price and features.

I would and did go with the Jet when I had this choice to make meself and am very happy.

-- Hrolfr

What knotscott said.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Thanks for the comments…. I just ordered the JET :-)

I know I’m not sticking with the choices but I would go with the 3 hp grizzly. Check out Dons review of the grizzly table saw.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

Well I got the Jet and all I can say is WOW.

It exceeded my reasonably high expectations.

Thanks to all for the advice.

Bob

I have, soon to have HAD, the 64, a junk, not a saw. Never could use the tilt, trunnion bolt would not tighten, cause the cast ‘lead’ top was junk and the bolts stripped, hence re-sized the holds and put up with never tilting the blade, I am now looking at the Ridge 4511, I would be happy with the 3660 but they are not available anymore,
forget recon, shipping is too expensive.

-- Round tuit's don't do it, just get a round toit, avaiable where buckets of steam are sold.