This is the last bandsaw I will ever need. I've owned two Grizzly bandsaws and got tired of ordering parts and overly difficult blade changes. The Harvey is amazingly smooth and pretty quiet (for a bandsaw). The fit and finish are beyond comparison. I absolutely recommend the 615 or the Ambassador
After getting a T-60S lathe a couple of years ago, I had high expectations for the table saw and it has exceeded my expectations. The instruction manual takes for granted that anyone purchasing a table saw should have enough smarts to fill in the blanks of which there are a few but not so many to cause heartache. I have run several hundred lineal feet of rough 4/4 cherry through it and nary a hiccup. Harvey floor tools are a hidden gem in the woodworking world.
It's only been 2 weeks that I've had this so I'll say what I know about it as of now. It was packaged very good ,it was also easy to install on my Shop Fox W1888 I kept extension wing on the saw drilled holes to mount the sliding table. So far I used it to square up some panels for doors and they were perfectly square after using this to cut them. The quality of this product is very good from what I can tell I'm very pleased with this purchase and I haven't even used it to cut sheets of plywood yet and that is mostly the reason I bought it
Well done Harvey! I installed the Big Eye B36 on my table saw and I am impressed. Packaging was bomb proof and assembly instructions were easy to follow. After calibrating blade and fence I had less than .002 run out from front to rear of the fence. Nicest part is the thumbwheel that makes fine adjustments very easy. No more tapping and realigning for adjustments. Once you have the desired measurement, effortlessly lock down the fence with “zero” movement. This fence system and the included fence stops are accurate, unobtrusive, and well worth the price. Bonus, the included two clamps for an out feed table fit perfectly with my dust extraction system and I did not have to mill new pieces. I am still working on incorporating my existing out feed table but I do not anticipate any issues. I am using roller lifts in the interim. I especially like the compatibility of this fence system with non Harvey table saws. Harvey engineering team hit a home run with this design.
This is a beautiful piece of art. The saw is so well made. Only complaint is the overhead dust collector/safety shield. The shield doesn’t lift smoothly as you push wood through, so felt it was safer without it. Of course now my dust collector needs to be upgraded. Gotta save up for the Harvey 700 dust collector.
So far, I haven’t found anything bad about this saw! Set was a breeze. Much power for a 2hp saw. Has no problem cutting 8/4 maple. Perfect size for my small shop.
My experience with the saw has been all positive so far. It was shipped and packaged in great condition. The assembly was straightforward. The machine appears to be very well-made, and I anticipate it lasting for many many years. The customer service is also wonderful.
The miter gauge is very well-made and engineered. It is sturdy and well built. I can’t find a flimsy or cheap part on it.
Fit and finish is exceptional
Support is exceptional
Delivery packaging was exceptional
Installation manual was adequate
Scale read out and accuracy is exceptional. This will be a huge time saver.
Things needing attention:
1: connection tolerance of front and back rails was too exacting for a non-metal worker and my 20 year delta saw could not easily comply. The fence still works well but it could have been better if I had access to metal working tools and the skill to use them.
2: Aluminum fence attachment to fence rail needs improvement
3: Provision for fence accessories would be helpful (such as sacrificial fence, Jessem stock guides, long stock infeed support, etc.)
Over all I believe I will really like this fence. All ready I can see it will be better than the Delta Uni-fence. I would definitly buy again.