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On Sat, 7 Aug 2010 19:31:08 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
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I have been taking a basic wood working at a local community college.

As you would expect, there is a heavy emphasis on safety.

They have a collection of table saws including General, Delta Unisaw
and PM66.

Over the years there have been a few T/S accidents.

Analyzing these accidents revealed the following:

1) The majority of accidents involved the PM66.

2) After shutting off, the PM66 required 20-30 seconds more to come to
a rest than either the General or Unisaw.

Looking at the saw blade, it was very difficult to see if the blade
was still spinning.

The only time I've ever come close to getting bitten by my Unisaw was
exactly
this. A blade brake would be a great addition to any table saw.

You had to literally "feel" the blade still turning by touching the
table.

Those of you who have a PM66 are aware of this phenomena; however, if
you buy a PM66, be aware.

A PM66 is NOT the same as the General or the Unisaw.

BTW: These saws were all equipped with Biesemeyer fences.

Strong like bull, but give me a Unifence anyday.

Never used a Unifence, so can't say whether I'd like it better or not.
Why?

Strange, I had a PM66 and didn't feel it took that long to coast down. I'm
not disagreeing- just commenting. It sure was a great saw and once adjusted
with the TS Aligner, it stayed that way.

Nonny