Choosing a Powermatic Table Saw for Your Shop
Finding the right Powermatic table saw comes down to blade size, rip capacity, and how much cutting power your daily work demands. Use the guide below to match each model to your shop.
Entry and Mid-Range — PM64B, PM1000, and PM1000T
The PM64B, PM1000, and PM1000T cover Powermatic's most accessible cabinet saw range. Each step up adds a more rigid platform or a smoother fence system for shops that want professional results without moving into the PM2000 series.
Powermatic PM64B 10" Contractor Table Saw
- Blade: 10 in
- Style: Contractor
- Rip capacity: 30 or 52 in
A practical contractor saw for shops wanting Powermatic accuracy and fence quality at an accessible starting price.
Powermatic PM1000 10" Table Saw
- Blade: 10 in
- Style: Cabinet
- Rip capacity: 30 or 52 in
A step up to a full cabinet base with stronger vibration control and a more rigid setup for daily production work.
Powermatic PM1000T 10" Table Saw with ArmorGlide
- Blade: 10 in
- Style: Cabinet
- Rip capacity: 30 or 52 in
The PM1000 platform with ArmorGlide added — best for shops that want smoother fence feel without moving up to the PM2000.
PM2000 Series — 10" Cabinet Saws with 50" Rip
The PM2000 series is Powermatic's core 10 inch cabinet saw line. All three configurations share the same AccuFence system and 50 inch rip capacity — the choice comes down to what additional workspace or tooling your shop needs.
Powermatic PM2000 10" Table Saw
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 30 or 50 in
- Configuration: Saw only
The core PM2000 cabinet saw — best for shops that want a clean, accurate platform without additional workspace attachments.
Powermatic PM2000 10" Table Saw with Workbench
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 50 in
- Configuration: Saw + workbench
Adds an integrated workbench for staging and outfeed support — best for shops that want extra surface without a separate stand.
Powermatic PM2000 10" Table Saw with Router Table
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 50 in
- Configuration: Saw + router table
Adds a router table to the PM2000 platform — best for shops that want shaping and edge work built into the same footprint as the saw.
PM2000T Series — PM2000 with ArmorGlide
The PM2000T series mirrors the PM2000 configurations with ArmorGlide added — a factory-applied table coating that reduces friction and resists corrosion for smoother material movement and less routine upkeep.
Powermatic PM2000T 10" Table Saw with ArmorGlide
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 30 or 50 in
- Table coating: ArmorGlide
The PM2000 with ArmorGlide — best for shops that want the full PM2000 platform with a smoother, lower-friction table surface.
Powermatic PM2000T 10" Table Saw with ArmorGlide & Workbench
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 50 in
- Table coating: ArmorGlide
ArmorGlide plus an integrated workbench — best for shops that want both a lower-friction table and built-in outfeed support.
Powermatic PM2000T 10" Table Saw with ArmorGlide & Router Table
- Blade: 10 in
- Rip capacity: 50 in
- Table coating: ArmorGlide
ArmorGlide plus an integrated router lift — best for shops that want shaping capability and a lower-friction table in one setup.
PM3000 Series — 14" Cabinet Saws
The PM3000 series steps up to a 14 inch blade for shops that need more cutting capacity, heavier stock handling, and stronger daily output.
Powermatic PM3000 14" Cabinet Table Saw
- Blade: 14 in
- Style: Cabinet
- Configuration: Saw only
Powermatic's 14 inch cabinet saw for production shops that need heavier blade capacity and stronger daily cutting output.
Powermatic PM3000T 14" Table Saw with ArmorGlide
- Blade: 14 in
- Style: Cabinet
- Configuration: Saw + ArmorGlide
The PM3000 with ArmorGlide added — best for high-volume shops that want 14 inch capacity with a lower-friction table surface.
