I've had a great Unisaw for 40 years. The Harvey 4 HP saw is bigger, smoother, more powerful, more detailed in every way - very pleased
Just got it set up so have not used it a lot yet. I still need to install some pipes to run the length of my shop to the processor. I did hook up the G700 direct to my table saw and to my planer and it performed great. The vacuum is strong and easily handled the chips.
I like the variable speed control and the remote on/off control. The noise level is much lower than I expected given the amount of air that it moves. Customer support is great. Many thanks to Vincent in Customer Logistics for helping arrange freight delivery to my shop door.
I now have RG-1 and RG-2 . They are far superior to the conventional feather board.
I probably will order another RG-2.
Upon realizing the mobile base I had on hand was only rated for 400 lbs, I ordered Harvey's MB-600 for my new Harvey table saw. Glad I did. It's just a much more stout base than others I have tried. It also comes mostly assembled (except attaching to plywood). I only issue I had was with the small bolts used for 3/4 ply. The lock washers are so stiff I had a hard time compressing them to get the nuts to grab on the threads. Still, the MB-600 is a great choice that I'll be using for my other heavy tools.
As usual, this product is well made. Not a criticism but a suggestion. I, as well as others, Iβm quite certain, would like to know the objective behind the assembly steps. This would help when there is a @scratch the headβ moment. Otherwise, very well built and CS is top notch. I only wish other companies were as good.
This saw is a once in a lifetime for me. I canβt believe the quality of this saw. Itβs incredible. Smooth as silk, and the accuracy from the cuts and the phenomenal miter gauge is nothing but perfect. I also got the router table for the saw and it is nothing less than great. I could not be happier with this saw.
Iβve been using the complete Compass Router table system for the past couple of weeks. It is very easy to adjust and useβ¦just as advertised. The fit and finish as well as the build are excellent. Harvey has also been very quick to respond to the one question that I had while assembling. Not the cheapest on the market, but certainly one of the best. Worth the investment. Rick
It is safer. Does require increased effort to push the wood.
Folks, listen. Life is much easier with the sliding table. I just set up my new Harvey saw and attached the Compass sliding table and router table to it. The sliding table is gorgeous. It was ridiculously easy to assemble and doesn't take up as much room as I initially thought. I no longer have to use my dusty track saw to crosscut sheet goods. The quality alone is unmatched. I can't say enough about it, just buy it if you haven't already. I already can't see myself working without it. Do it!!!!!!!!
I recently purchased this roller guide and used it to dimension 200 bf of white oak. I really enjoy the positive pressure it places on the board and the ability to ride that to a degree with the knob when dimensioning rough lumber. Awesome addition to my TS.
This blade is as smooth on plywood as many fine tooth blades and can also be used to rip and crosscut hardwood. Nice to not need to switch the blades constantly through a project. I keep a few so I can rotate while sharpening the other. Cost a bit but it is a true quality blade.
Its too early for me to make a strong evaluation. I've used miter gauges very little in the past but I think I will probably use this one a lot more
Great stand!! Easy to move the table into position with the limited space I have. Thanks,
The legs for the T-40 are very beefy and well finished and make a very sturdy base for the lathe. I was able to pretty easily make a mobile base for them and now they can move around the shop too.
Excellent piece of equipment very Accurate very sturdy
The bandsaw was easy to set up and use. I will enjoy this for many years to come I hope.
The slider table is high quality. It's more than I need, but what the heck. I purchased the slider along with a new Harvey 4HP dovetail table saw along with the router attachment.
I wasn't happy when I discovered that I had to modify the "brand new" saw to attach the slider. Instructions are to remove the left wing and cut the fence rail to fit. I discovered other options online such as drill new holes in the rail to move out of the way to the right or just keep the left wing and attach the slider to it. I decided to keep the left wing, because if it didn't work, I could simply remove it and cut the rail as Harvey instructs. I drilled three holes on the wing that match the holes that attach to the saw (FYI - cast iron drills easy). The slider attached just fine. I discovered that flush mount does not appear to be an option on the Harvey 31 inch dovetail saw. I didn't see any way to match the holes but could be wrong. I could have drilled new holes to allow for flush mount but decided to stick with the standard mount.
Now that I am past the installation concerns, I am happy with the product and looking forward to using it.
FYI - There are some good Tips/Videos online.
