Made the jump to Sawstop

[Johnbro]

Sold my beautiful PM66 and picked up a SS 3HP PCS. It was a hard call because I think the PM is as good as it gets. 

I have to say the SawStop exceeded my expectations. The quality of construction, the extensive manual, the terrific way they make assembly easy are all exemplary.

But when I started it up and ran some wood through it I instantly stopped missing my Powermatic--the startup is much smoother than the Baldor on my old PM; the vibration is simply not there, and the dust collection is amazing. 

Not trying to ignite the old fires here about whether Gass is Satan or Jesus. Just saying it's a really nice saw, and I don't have to worry about losing any fingers or, more importantly, my daughter getting hurt now that she's started using the TS more.

[thedanielmatt]

Good to hear you don't have any regrets!  I'm hoping to have one eventually, and am curious if others feel the same way about the other models.

[fredhargis]

Should you ever have the need to contact their CS, you will find them top notch as well. Congrats!

[Bill Lyman]

I have had mine close to 10 years, and it has never gotten out of adjustment. Very reliable as well as solid as a rock and safe.

[Tapper]

Congrats on the new Sawstop tablesaw! I made the switch from a Unisaw when they came out with the PCS. Like you, it has exceeded my expectations and as mentioned earlier their CS folks are top notch!

Enjoy!

Doug

[EricU]

Nice! I'm a little jealous.  Sunk cost fallacy tells me I shouldn't get rid of my PM66 and get one.