Step into many woodworking shops throughout the country, and chances are, you’re going to see JET and Powermatic tools. They’re synonymous with the craft of woodworking. This week, we’re attending a JET – Powermatic media event held at Fort Houston, in Nashville, TN. Fort Houston is one of many “maker” facilities that give creative types access to tools, equipment and training that would be tough to find without a shared space. Fort Houston offers classes in everything from Mortise and Tenon Joinery to “The Joy of Mopeding – Moped Science 101.” No, we didn’t make that up. If you’re into woodworking (or mopeds) and happen to live in the Nashville area, check out the Fort Houston classes. Beyond checking out Fort Houston, we’re excited to see what tools JET and Powermatic have to share, including the new Powermatic PM1000 table saw!
Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw
That’s right, Powermatic has announced their new PM1000 table saw, which offers many of the same features and benefits of a full-size cabinet saw yet operates at 115V. This means you don’t need to be a wiring ninja (or an electrician) to get it into your garage or shop. We’d also liken it as a potential gateway drug for Powermatic’s PM2000 and PM3000 saws. Although the Powermatic PM1000 might tempt you into other Powermatic models, it’s really geared toward woodworkers, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers. In the words of Joan Duvall, Director of Product Management – Wood:
We see the PM1000 as the bridge for woodworkers who want to move up to a cabinet saw. It’s loaded with features and meets the historic Powermatic gold standard in performance and value. It’s the right choice for woodworkers wanting to upgrade their current saw without overtaxing their woodworking budgets.
The 10” Powermatic PM1000 will be offered in two models: The #1791000K, with and a 30” maximum rip capacity to the right of the blade, and the #1791001K model that sports an extension table with 52” rip capacity to the right. Both models of the Powermatic PM1000 have cast iron tabletops and are equipped with blade guard assemblies and riving knives to help reduce kickback. OK, enough rambling about the new saw, what else is Powermatic up to, and what does JET have up it’s sleeves?
JET – Powermatic Media Event Live
To get all the JET and Powermatic news, hot off the sawdust-strewn Fort Houston floor, be sure to follow HomeFixated on Twitter. We’ll be tweeting from the event in case you’d like to follow along live. Even if you’re not hip to Twitter, you’ll find our coverage of the media event detailed below. Be sure to also subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch any video we happen to snatch at the event. Check out a few highlights complete with bar brawl photos and an exclusive photo of Rob Robillard of AConcordCarpenter.com helping Nashville bouncers get an unruly patron into custody!
Jet – Powermatic Media Event Coverage
@JET_Tools and @Powermatic kicking things off @FortHouston #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/i49Q0zqzUf
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
@FortHouston a great resource for Nashville artists, makers and even two-wheel gearheads #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/OOFhzM5By7
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
@JET_Tools galore @FortHouston #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/0PkyLpZ0j3
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
@JET_Tools – Stand Behind Your Work #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/dHS9Vthlo9
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
Solid new steel frame @JET_Tools bandsaw with quick tension bar #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/tfIrhoJ1hI
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
Easy push button safety gear on the new @Powermatic PM1000 tablesaw #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/NFQD9xkHs6
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
The @Powermatic PM1000 gets the same precision fence as its bigger siblings #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/5tcQRi4DhS
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
Nice bumpable safety switch on the @Powermatic PM1000 #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/qHnD2MZjz9
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
Slick new @JET_Tools grinder sporting angle indicators on machined rests #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/mTxH5zQ5K2
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
New @JET_Tools mini lathes with .5HP and some thoughtful new touches #jetnashville pic.twitter.com/wjDgNVR725
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 14, 2013
World famous craftsman, contractor & personality @robertrobillard assisting Nashville bouncers with an unruly patron pic.twitter.com/ddBCi7dD7m
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 15, 2013
The most tame photographic evidence I could post from the pre- #jetnashville media event nightlife pic.twitter.com/nqRC4IeL7q
— HomeFixated.com (@HomeFixated) August 15, 2013
Special thanks to our new friends at JET and Powermatic for showing us some great new tools and giving us a taste of Nashville nightlife!
If only there was enough room in the budget …….. ??????