excellent saw. was in perfect condition. no issues
This pen is a very nice gift. I really appreciate this and will use it all the time. I’m very impressed with your company. Everything I ordered came very well packaged and handled with care. I look forward to more orders from your team.
Thanks Gary Rikli
I love the pen. It's probably one of the best writing pens I've ever owned. A great surprise to receive. Another winner from Harvey.
Got the right wing to help support when I make wider cuts especially for thin stock like 1/4 inch sheet goods.
I do need to add some support now with the addition weight from the right wing. I plan on building storage underneath to help with support. If not for my plans, I would be interested in support legs. But those do not appear for sale on the Harvey Web page.
Wow! The quality of all the pieces is outstanding. I had debated about getting the under saw dust collector -- but so glad I did -- it is much more heavy duty than I had understood -- its great! Make sure you get this! The table/wing itself gives a very large 23-1/12 x 31 inch expansion with much of that space for front working area. Very well made! Regarding the fence -- all I can say is I hope to one day be worthy of using it - ha. Heavy, well made/constructed, and more adjustability than I'll likely ever use. Only item to note is make sure you have a safe place to store the fence -- as even on the 52" saw I bought, it gets in the way when breaking down plywood sheets. And be aware its not a simple on/off -- there are roller bearings front/back on the miter slot slides which need loosened/tightened in addition to under table lock down holds.(a great feature to ensure accurate cuts -- but a bit of pain when removing/installing) They all have to be looser than you think they should be to get the fence to remove -- it wants to stay. Downside is the cost - as pretty pricey --- but you do get a lot for your money -- I don't think you will regret purchasing once you get your hands on all 3 pieces.
Love this fence!
2 BIG reasons to love the fence. First, it locks in the front and the back. A previous Ridgid Contractor saw I had locked in the back too -- it makes a huge difference in my opinion in ensuring accurate cuts -- especially when pressing larger/heavier pieces against the fence. Even cuttying plywood sheets one tends to put extra pressure on the fence to keep the wood against it. Second the ability to pull the aluminum fence guard forward -- preventing cut pieces from pinching between it and the blade --- LOVE LOVE LOVE this ability!
Nothing bad to say about this sliding table. Well built and constructed! Easy to assemble and use. Honestly not sure how much I will utilize but it sure is a nice to have when the need arises! Just make sure you have a place to safely store the miter fence when not using as its pretty big and gets in the way for general saw use. btw I find taking it off/on to be not much of an issue. I've taken it off/on a couple times and once the two slot screws are tightened -- it seems to keep square pretty good. Also I find using a big Triangle construction square to be easiest way to square it -- simply put the protruding edge in the table slot and square the fence. Pretty quick/easy vs other methods I've seen online.
It sucks and it is quiet. Exactly what I was looking for.
The Spider mobile base is a very well engineered product. It is robust base. I like that when you press down on the foot pedal it lowers the base onto its sturdy feet. When on the wheels it glides effortlessly. I have the Spider Pro base on my band saw, as I have a small shop and it was beneficial for me to be able to move the band saw with 360 degree rotation. It is two years old and has stood up very well. I have used several mobile bases in the past. While they were at less expensive price point, they do not compare to the Spider base in terms of quality and strength. I just purchased another for my table saw.
The Harvey Spider is a huge improvement over the four individual casters that I had to crank up and down by hand. I used it for my older Laguna 18" bandsaw that weighs 400 lbs. and moving it is a breeze. My 120 year old garage floor is not very flat or even and with the Spider I never have to worry about it being level or stable. No more adjusting each coaster every time I move it. I had to add blocks of wood under each end so that the door would open, but this was easy.
This system surpasses every other system I looked at. The fence system is perfect for my shop. Expensive, yes but well worth it.
I've been buying tool mobility stands for nigh on 40 years now - including carts and casters - can't imagine anything being better than this one, hands down !! It does take a while to assemble but directions are straightforward - the raise/lower mechanism is genius !!
The stand is perfect for my needs. One time professional, now a hobbyist. During assembly the metal was a bit more flexible than I expected, but if fine once it is fully assembled. You must assemble in the order the directions state or you will have a hard time flipping it over. Looking at the G-700 to go with it.
Wanted one for a long time. Finally pulled the trigger. Extremely well built and it slides as smooth as glass. I installed it on my Laguna saw. Had to drill and tap the extension table (easy), which the instructions said to remove. Nonsense. Works perfectly with the wing attached. Love this thing!
I am very impressed with the quality of your equipment. I have purchased several items from Harvey. Including your 3 hp table saw that is an awesome saw and very accurate.
I will keep purchasing Harvey equipment and accessories.
Thanks, Loyal
Bought the base with the saw. Both items came bundled together, separate boxes, wrapped on the same pallet. The base was extremely well packaged . Opening the box found Foam padding nesting the base into two distinct pieces. Well written instructions with good illustrations. Very easy to follow and adjust for my new saw. I was impressed with the quality and materials used. Very happy with my purchase. Btw the mobile base was a critical need for my small shop enabling easy maneuvering. Highly recommend the adjustable base for anyone wanting to upgrade their current mobile base or inclusion with a new tool purchase.
This is my first bandsaw so I’m unable to compare but man it is a sexy saw!!! Super easy to use and to set up. It’s quiet and very smooth. Well worth the little extra for a high quality machine.
I am conflicted. I love that it is made of aluminum! But cutting aluminum with an expensive saw blade bothers me. What REALY like is that it has the same adjustments as the standard insert but it also has adjustment points on the left and right edges to keep the insert aligned with the blade! Great idea! I am genuinely a Harvey fan now!
I have used it a couple times now. It is very well made. Nothing cheap about it. I like that I can adjust the tension during a rip. This helps cutting rough edge boards where the board width is not consistent front to back. I like the single direction rollers too. So far I can’t say anything bad about it.
This roller guide is so much better than a feather board. One way bearings let it roll so smoothly. We have already used it on the table saw and the band saw and would never go back. Makes resawing wood on the bandsaw a breeze.
the roller guide is easy to use, accurate and gives me reproducible thin cuts suitable for woven charcuterie boards or segemented bowls where a thin slice is required. The compass rg2 is a joy to use and worth every nickel [we dont use pennies anymore!].
So far this thing has been a game changer - very powerful and quiet!
