Powermatic PM3000 Saw User Manual


 
In place of the common laminate-covered wood, the
POWERMATIC Accu-Fence has a pair of ¾”-thick HDPE (high
density polyethylene) slabs that are both very rigid and have
exceptional lubricity properties that allows wood to slide along
them easily and predictably. The faces can be adjusted vertically
to either ride just above the table or flush with the surface,
whichever is safest for the material being cut. Oversized access
holes along the underside of the Accu-Fence make reaching the
fasteners to remove or reposition the HDPE faces much easier.
The T-square portion of the Accu-
Fence is precisely welded for
accuracy. The cursor is easy to adjust
to perfect the fence-to-blade
indication. We make the locking
mechanism using powdered metal
technology that results in tough,
accurate components.
The T-square portion of the Accu-Fence is made from heavy-
gauge steel and is precisely welded to the main tube. Easy to use
adjuster screws allow fine-tuning Accu-Fence square to be
parallel to the miter slots.
The single handle locking mechanism is made using high-tech powdered metal technology that
allows forming extremely precise parts. The powdered metal process also produces exceptionally
tough parts that resist wear and retain their effectiveness indefinitely.
The Accu-Fence rides on a heavy gauge steel support tube and rail system that insures precision
and durability. A high-tech powder coating process keeps the guide tube and rails protected and
looking great. To provide clean metal-to-metal contact areas for the fence locking mechanism to
grip along the guide tube, strips of bare metal are left and given a rust inhibitor treatment.
Advanced Miter Gauge
The standard miter gauge
supplied with the
POWERMATIC PM3000 pivots
60-degrees to either side and
locks with a twist of the push
handle. However, that is where
the similarities with other
standard models end.
The guide bar has a disk follower
that engages the T-groove miter
slots and prevents it from lifting during a cut. A pair of expander mechanisms allows fitting the
guide bar precisely to the miter slot to eliminate side play. This enhances both safety and precise
cuts in crosscut and miter modes.
The miter gauge supplied with the PM3000 (left) has all of the features you
need, including guide bar adjusters and a gear drive for setting precise angles up
to 60-degrees to the left or right. The extruded aluminum fence (right) has
grooves on the face and top edge that make attaching wooden faces or shop-
built jigs easy.
The miter head has precisely located detents at 0, 30 and 45-degrees to the left and right. To
make setting any required angle more precise, a special gear drive is built into the detent knob.
Loosen the locking handle, pull the detent knob out to engage the gear drive and turn it to move
the miter head to the exact angle needed. It simply cannot be easier or more accurate!