08-26-2016, 08:19 PM
Those of you that have the USA made Powermatic 66's , did they come with a riving knife ?
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08-26-2016, 08:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-26-2016, 08:41 PM by packerguy®.)
No. 66's never had a riving knife. When they came out with the PM2000, they sent the production overseas, and started outfitting that model with a riving knife.
Not sure how you could easily get one on a 66 as the part that holds the splitter is independent of the vertical movement of the blade positioning. Ive seen guys that build it into the throat plates, but thats not a true riving knife but gets the job done if you keep the blade at a consistent height. Once Favre hangs it up though, it years of cellar dwelling for the Pack. (Geoff 12-18-07) 
08-26-2016, 08:42 PM
PM 66's didn't come with a riving knife. Powermatic introduced them in their PM2000 saws. Every TS sold in the US today requires a riving knife.
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08-26-2016, 10:31 PM
I think I have one of the last PM 66's. Nice saw, sometimes I wish I had held out for one with a riving knife.
08-27-2016, 12:50 AM
No Irving knife on mine but the Beismeyer splitter works very well.
08-27-2016, 10:47 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-27-2016, 10:50 AM by Rick LoDico.)
Not sure what your referring to but the Beis seems a bit large to me. Fairly easy to install and cost me about 125.00 around 15 yrs ago.
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08-28-2016, 11:59 AM
I went through this when I picked up my mid-80s 66 last year. The three splitter set from these guys is excellent.
http://thesharkguard.com/orderpm66.html The tall and medium come with pawls. The pawls are fitted with a quick release system, so you can pop them off and on easily. You can also get a quick release for the splitter mount itself (behind the blade), so you can swap or remove the entire thing pretty much instantly. The lowest splitter extends about 1/2" above the table. So no, you won't get a true riving knife -- but you get some decent options. Also, Lee Styron turns out to be a great guy to do business with.
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08-28-2016, 03:46 PM
(08-28-2016, 11:59 AM)Aram Wrote: http://thesharkguard.com/orderpm66.html I've had great success with Lee on a few purchases. I believe beside using great quality as his standard, his success is his awesome communication. He will do the back and forth until you feel comfortable, and if he says it will work, it will 
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