PowerPro Table Saw

[nuhobby]

My table sawing with the PowerPro, like that of 8iowa, has never faltered. Ripping or crosscutting has never given me any problem whatsoever.

I will agree here. I can use my full-kerf combination blade with very strong performance on the PowerPro.

Interesting thing is, I didn't really get the PowerPro for this reason. In my house I had a nice honeymoon with the Shopsmith in the basement. But as time went on I realized my wife hates the louder noises, and I myself usually gravitate toward make smaller-scale boxes, pens, models, tools, etc. Only occasionally do I saw anything bigger than 30" length. My favorite feature of the PowerPro is the quietness and refinement. A long session of lathe-turning still allows for some peace in the house.

[headstock]

the most fantastic table saw ever now. No revving, no power loss, no bogging down like days gone by...this thing is still way under rated!

[8iowa]

nuhobby brings up a good point. The Power Pro is much quieter than the old headstock, and much smoother also.

[michaeltoc]

Any other information on using 220 VAC vs 110 VAC motors would be appreciated. Thanks.

I asked an electrician whether I should run my PowerPro on 110 or 220, and he said that given the option it should be run on 220 as it is more efficient and uses less energy. (Which is probably why there is a slightly higher HP rating at 220v).

[8iowa]

An interesting cut for the Power Pro in saw mode:

I've just finished (with help from son Troy) a rather large shipping crate for a WWII General's foot locker. To provide protection for this artifact, I lined the inside of the crate with styrofoam insulation. The panels had to be cut rather precisely, so I set the speed on 900 rpm, to avoid melting the plastic, and cut the panels on the table saw.

This wouldn't be possible on a regular table saw that spins at 4000 rpm. Without the Shopsmith I would have had to cut each panel by hand with a knife.

[dusty]

An interesting cut for the Power Pro in saw mode:

I've just finished (with help from son Troy) a rather large shipping crate for a WWII General's foot locker. To provide protection for this artifact, I lined the inside of the crate with styrofoam insulation. The panels had to be cut rather precisely, so I set the speed on 900 rpm, to avoid melting the plastic, and cut the panels on the table saw.

This wouldn't be possible on a regular table saw that spins at 4000 rpm. Without the Shopsmith I would have had to cut each panel by hand with a knife.

strofoam cuts real nicely with a fine toothed hand saw