Reviews

What an awesome addition to my SawStop. Bolted right into place and setup was easy to follow. I use this daily for cross cuts and miters.

Quality tool

ALPHA HW110TC-36P & HW110TC-52P 10" 3HP Cabinet Table Saw

I am using the Zero-clearance insert in the Harvey Alpha 3hp table saw. It works well once adjusted. I really like the fact that it has nylon set screws in the side of the insert so that the insert returns to the exact same position when removed and replaced. Tech support responds quickly, sometimes within minutes.

I'm a 40+ yr commercial carpenter. First,the product. As you can see in the photo the RG-1 is an impressively engineered tool. The other one is for your do-it yourself neighbor.

Second,customer service. I just miss a sale price and email Harvey if they would honor the sale price or if they had any black Friday sales coming up. Mikey Thomas emails back and lowers the price even below the sale price. Great right ? It gets better! I get the product and the tee bar is a bit big for my shapers and table saws. I email Mikey and he says no problem, what size do I need as he will look around. I'm shocked he's doing this because plenty of places will tell you return it or machine it down yourself. If he even found one I'd fully expect to be charged for the tee bar and shipping, right ? Wrong! He finds one / makes one /who knows and sends it free of charge ! In this day and age who goes this sort of thing ? Not many .

Mikey Thomas Harvey Customer service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Thanks so much for exceptional customer service!!! Sincerely G. Ryan, Minnesota

Ps give Mikey a raise !

This is an excellent base, easy to set up and very stout. Glides my Hw110s around like it weighs 10lbs. Doesn't slide when locked down. The only downside I see so far is that is it very free wheeling and because my garage has a bit of a slope it will roll freely if I am not holding on. My next machines that need a mobile base will definitely be getting this.

Thus far with the holidays and traveling I am getting around to setting up my bandsaw and table saw. I am very impressed with the quality of the packaging, the equipment and the set up. Agreed with the other comments - please review the set up videos on the Harvey website as well as other reviews. They help fill in some of the blanks the manuals don't address. I have barely used any of the tools yet as I am still traveling and assembling when I get the chance. But what I have had experience with is setting up and tuning the all of the various systems. I was very pleased how easily the fence was set up to within .002" and how easily it was to make those adjustments. I am extremely pleased with the accuracy of the parts when everything gets assembled. Minor adjustments to make sure the table saw extensions and router table stayed co-planar; the saw blade within a couple thousandths of the mitre slot; the whole process was exceptionally easy and not the chore I was expecting. Overall, extremely excited to get started on all of my projects, as this is my "retirement gift".

I was looking to purchase a cheaper table saw, when I just happened to stumble on the Harvey website. I was immediately impressed with the aesthetics, the performance characteristics, the price relative to other leading cabinet saws. I took the plunge and purchased the saw. I was absolutely satisfied with this purchase. The saw is amazing to use. The big eye fence system is such a joy to use. It's always square and true. If you are on the fence about purchasing this saw... Buy it! You will not be disappointed!

Thank you Harvey for all of the engineering, fit and finish, attention to detail, amazing customer service, commitment to excellence, and your pride in craftsmanship!

In December I ordered the Spider 1500-Pro. The mobile base was delivered in January via Fed-Ex Ground. Packaging was excellent. What a heavy duty mobile base! Assembly was simple. The all wheel casters and the quick step jack down were just what I wanted. I am sure it will work well for me in the years to come. It is expensive, but quality and function is outstanding. LL

ALPHA HW110S-36Pro & 52Pro 10" 4HP Stain-less Cabinet Saw with Big Eye Rip Fence

Was able to adjust/calibrate for perfect cuts during set up and now am tearing through oak like nobody's business. Fulfillment time was on target and delivery went without a hitch!

It’s a great thing to add to your saw if you do enough work on it. Love being able to cut large chunks of sheet goods square with ease.

When I begin to open or unbox items I’ve received from Harvey I feel like I went shopping at a high end luxury department store. They are truly the Bloomingdale’s of the woodcrafting universe. Every product these guys put out is of the highest caliber and it shows that they care to package things so well. I keep many of the original packages because they’re too nice to just throw away.
Harvey’s machines and accessories are some of the best out there. The compass router table system with all its components and the new stain-less table top, downdraft dust cabinet, fence, and mobile base is the absolute best of them all.
Because as they say “good enough is not enough”, and to that I say enough said.

While not especially made for a Bridgewood table saw, I was able to drill a couple of 9/16 holes in the wing and fit it well to the saw. Leaving out the left wing, on this particular table saw, made the left side way too narrow. The compass sliding table seems to be good quality and construction, we will see how it holds up to 3/4 plywood.

I have been looking for a sliding table for my table saw for years, finally i bought Harvey Compass ST-1500. It is absolutely a joy to use it. The quality is second to none. The set up is easy, Harvey provides everything you will need to set it up. Once again, very satisfied with the quality and design of the product from Harvey.

4.8 would be a better rating. The fine tune knob is chintzy. It spins without adjusting the fence about half the time. Pushing down on a little extra helps but not entirely. Just does not fit with the rest of the fence. Seems like it was designed and implemented by an entirely different team than the rest of the fence. It doesn't fit with the rest of the fence's excellent design and make.

Also the back fence is not full. It does not span the entire saw with the left wing of the table saw on. I imagine there is a reason for that and it is not a huge deal but it would have been a lot easier to install and look a little better.

Another personal gripe is the rulers. I use both imperial and metric a lot. There is only the option for one or the other. I would have preferred both on one rule. That might screw with the big eye and my old eyes love that.

The rest of it is spectacular. I replaced a Saw Stop fence that I could never get to stop racking when locking it. The Big Eye is perfect every time. I love the high/low fence option and the ability to slide the fence back. Pretty easy to install and adjust.

good machine

The Big Eye rip fence is in my opinion the best fence in the market. It could have better instructions but if you’re determined to, you’d figure it out. Sliding it back an forth is silky smooth. The locking handle is not longer catching your clothes or a rib. Micro adjust should be a standard on all rip fences and the built in stops simplifies replication. It has made my StopSaw which I bought with the “Premium fence” was very good to start with even better.

Shipping was great. Shipping container was well put together. Not a scratch. Between the manual and the video, set up is a breeze. 3hp? Resawing beast.

These hold downs work very well - hold material with vigor. Added benefit - they are beautiful and extremely well thought out and engineered to accomplish their purpose.

The best customer service experience I have had for more than 20 years in woodworking business. Harvey people really know their products and how their products work. You can expect a friendly and knowledgeable answers within hours. Plus, Harvey product design, quality, user friendly exceeded other companies by a huge margin. Love their products and people.

Can’t wait to use it.

Spider Mobile Base

This thing is extremely well engineered and built for generations to come. Would gladly buy again!!!

COMPASS Router Table System（components sold separately）