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   TimScott | Mar 06, 2004 03:03pm | #1

   To All:

   I posted a message ( my first) on the 28th of February re: Delta vs. Powwermatic table saws but have yet to get any advice- did I post something wrong or does no one want to comment?

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   WayneL5 | Mar 06, 2004 08:15pm | #2

   You can see from the message number (124) that this forum does not get a lot of action.  Try posting in Knots (with over 6000 messages).  There might be more replies there.

   I've not used either saw you mentioned.

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   woodman54 | Mar 06, 2004 10:51pm | #3

   I have used a Powermatic 66 for 15 years with out any problems. The 66 weighs a couple of hundred lbs more than the Deltas. The biesmyer fence is great,better than most if not all the other brands. I looked at the Delta at the same trade show that I got the 66,I went for the extra money for  the Powermatic.  Both saws will do the job but its  nice to work with the best tools you can get. 

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 08, 2004 12:12am | #4

   hi

   i have a delta uni saw with the 52 fence im not sure about any jet products when powermatic was powermatic i know it was a tough choice! but i went with the delta it was the name at the time to live by

   as to the mobile bases most of them are universal

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   TimScott | Mar 08, 2004 06:58am | #5

   Thanks for your help.  I think I have decdied to get the Delta Unisaw with the Biesemeyer.

   Scotty

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   crosscutter1 | Mar 11, 2004 06:12am | #6

   BIG INVESTMENT BUT IT WILL LAST A LIFETIME !! YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR .Now we have to talk blade types & dado cutters

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   HeidiDad | Mar 17, 2004 01:23am | #7

   If you haven't bought your saw yet, really think hard on the PM66.  I believe they are just as good as ever.  I got a pre-Jet and love it.  Changes seem to be for the better.  The extra weight does really help.  Yes a mobile base is available,and, yes they do last a lifetime.