Powermatic model 66 riving knife. Powermatic 2000 pm2000 riving knife. I have the receiver assembly still mounted to the frame down in my saw i just need the actual splitterriving knife that clicks into it part 1351644. Accessories like riving knives guard splitters dado inserts and clearance inserts can increase the accuracy of the machine while at the same time making your works safer and easier. So all we make for the pm 66s are splitter versions.
I opted to install an aftermarket splitter made by biesemeyer. Beaver industrial supply provides powermatic tools an industry leader in woodworking machines for over 88 years. Powermatic 66 pm66 splitter set. High quality affordable products here.
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. Like the other guy said its also important to understand why the accident happened and to correct whatever caused it. Powermatic table saws like the pm2000 are award winning machines that are known for their versatility. Powermatic 1791787 low profile riving knife.
Powermatic 1000 pm1000 riving knife. Outboard turning stand heavy duty for powermatic models 3520 3520a 3520b 3520c 4224 and 4224b 6294732. The splitter set works just fine. It was a pain to get aligned but its held its position since i installed it several years ago.
I have the beisemeyer splitter on my powermatic 66 and it works well. When fully raised and you start to lower the blade it actually moves backwards away from the operator first while moving down. We have just designed a riving knife for this saw. Ridgid r4510 riving knife.
But before i get too far i want to point out that this is a splitter not a riving knife. I have the older model m66 and hoped i could make it work on it. But it is not possible. Powermatic 2000b pm2000b riving knife.
Although a riving knife is now the number one safety tool for the modern table saw it is not possible to retro fit a riving knife into the powermatic 66. One of these is the splitter shown above made by biesemeyer a number of years ago. I have an old powermatic 66 and its got an aftermarket biesemeyer 78 441 type 1 spreader kickback prawl assembly on it and im missing a piece to it. There are measurements needed.