Powermatic 72 Riving Knife

Based on one article i found it seems the design of the arbor assembly on the original powermatic 66 cannot be modified to accommodate a true riving knife which raises lowers and tilts with the blade.

Powermatic 72 riving knife. Outer filter pm1200 12x24x1 1791083. Model dl 1u 13 38l x 3 34w x 12t fits powermatic 63. Model jt 164 12 12l x 3 916w fits powermatic models 64 and 64a left tilt. I cut the slot for the blade by raising the blade up through the wood as it was being held.

Model jt 5 15 516l x 4 14w fits powermatic pm1000 with riving knife slot. 079 riving knife 1791791. Make sure the riving knife is always aligned with the blade. Ease the pressure of mistakes with an ultra safe and conveniently accommodating powermatic table saw.

2000b table saw 3hp 1ph 230v 50 rip waccu fence router lift pm23150rk. Model jt 6 15 516l x 4 14w fits powermatic pm1000 without riving knife slot for dado or angle cuts. A workpiece can bind or stop the flow of the cut if the riving knife is misaligned and result in kickback. 12500 2060 shipping.

Check the riving knife for perpendicular to the table top. 079 low profile riving knife 1791793. 079 low profile riving knife 1791792. Powermatic model 72 table saw serial number 872279 weight without a pallet 760 lbs shipping.

The powermatic 72 has a rectangular throat plate and the powermatic 66 has an oval shaped throat plate. Note the oem blade is approximately the same thickness as the riving knife. Never attempt freehand cuts. If your blade is thinner than the riving knife adjust the riving knife for equal parallel distance.

If you cannot retrofit a riving knife on your older saw there is a less convenient but somewhat viable workaround. Powermatic 66 table saw blade guard riving knife splitter usa. A quick release feature enables the riving knife design to reduce kickback. Accessories add on to your.

Find the leecraft zero clearance insert for your powermatic table saw. One of these is the splitter shown above made by biesemeyer a number of years ago. 15500 shipping. Built in dust collection ports coupled with a sloped cabinet floor and an easily accessible saw cabinet make for a light cleanup.

Use a riving knife during every cut. But before i get too far i want to point out that this is a splitter not a riving knife. The riving knife maintains the kerf in the workpiece which will reduce the chance of kickback. Heavy duty for powermatic models 3520 3520a 3520b 3520c 4224 and 4224b 6294732.

First our powermatic 66 table saw has been replaced with a newer model by the manufacturer so we have used some aftermarket items to keep it safe and up to speed. Powermatic 72 pm72 table saw starter on off magnetic switch contractor vintage.