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Hey how do you like the 1” resaw king? Looking to get one myself for my alpha 615p!

This bandsaw is on my list of considerations. You mention that alternating between low and high positions for the fence is cumbersome/time consuming. Is there another bandsaw in a similar price range who's fence is superior?

This is like my exact same set up. I got the Harvey 110TC-36PG, the Big Eye fence and the Jess Em Mast-R-Lift with a Bosch 1617. I am so glad I found you. Your video series on this has helped me tons. Thank you so much. I appreciate you Sir.

Listen brother, worries over long form are not such an issue for the craftsman type channels. Most people tuning in are looking for good in depth content and most of these topics can't be covered in any meaningful way in short term sound bite type videos. There's a place for that as a quick tip series or a quick cool tool type series but for some things you just need the long form and viewers looking for this are going to expect that. As far as suggestions for your videos there are a couple of points. The intro is just way too long. The intro video should be more than ten or fifteen seconds max. The little like, comment, subscribe flyout is fine but you should dump the sound effects if you plan on talking in the video while it's going on. Whatever you say when those sound effects play gets lost. That all said I want to thank you for these videos. I stumbled on I think the router table install video this morning and from there found the whole series. I am going to pull the trigger on my Harvey workstation set up in the next week or two and finding information on assembly and problems and what not is still really hard to find on these saws. So thank you very much. You've done a fabulous job. Your setup is almost the same as what I had settled on but I still had questions that your videos have answered. I think the only two differences are that I have opted to not get the sliding table and I am getting the upgraded add-on over arm dust collector.

Also, just set up my new Alpha Bandsaw and 3HP BigEye table saw. Excellent fit and finish. Top quality tools. I agree with you about the bandsaw throat plate locking mechanism and the fence, but I'm not sure the throat plate even needs to be locked down and I'll likely use a single-point fence for most of my cuts. Thanks for the video.

Nicely done! I’ve got my RT800 unboxed and ready to go. Your video is helpful.

Thank you for putting this Harvey Tablesaw build series together. You have helped me immensely! Love your other work as well. You just found yourself a new loyal subscriber! Thank you Sir!

Wow good stuff! When drilling metal, I like to use very low speed, with moderate pressure. Slow enough where you can see the bit spin

Assuming you have used the slider by now, how do you like it? I am considering purchasing this accessory for my Harvey table saw.

I just purchased and setup the Bora Base and happy to report no issues with the casters, I purchased via Amazon.

Man, this looks so nice, just ordered one.

Love the video series, very helpful, thank you. Recommendation from a professional CZcams viewer, change the intro to about 3 seconds instead of a minute or more. :)

I just unboxed the same bandsaw the other day (ordered it, 4 hp 52" table saw and the g700 dust processor months ago, finally got the shop renovated). The adjustment wheel for the cut height, to raise and lower it, is it very stiff on your saw? Mine does not rotate smoothly at all.

I found bending the 2 ends down so it has a greater angle helps it get past the casting when you rotate plate.

Your right about the micro adjust not being able to move across that connection point

Nice review. I have watched most of your assembly videos on this saw and they are very complete. I am considering this saw but I can't figure out the difference between the P, G, and PG designator at the end (HW110-S-52___) other than price.

I did the same thing on my saw, works great ! Good job on your video

Nice job on your videos. I am a big harvey Fan, own the table saw, Band saw and the G700 dust processor. I installed the slide as well and have the shark overhead guard on my saw. That mobile base looks nice, wish that would work on my set uup, but will not with the shark.

Hey great vid! How rigid are the stops? Do they deflect or are they solid?

Just bought the 4hp 36”. This is exactly the info I was looking for. Thanks!

These are good videos...keep it up.

Hello and thanks for the series. I recently purchased a Harvey TS (4hp and 52" rip capacity) and it's on the way. I'm looking at the options for a mobile base and am trying to decide between the Bora and a few others. One issue that I have found is that due to the increased depth of the Harvey TS over other standard saws is that the legs on the right hand side may be too wide for the platform/tray on the T extention of the mobile base. Can you tell me how far apart (outside to outside) the legs on the extension wing are? And does the distance differ between the router table and the phenolic top that comes with the saw? Were there any other bases that you considered? I'm looking at a few options from Grizzly and Shop Fox. I'm not sure if I want to deal with some of the issues that seem to exist with the Bora, but I also don't know if there are really any better options out there. Thanks again for the series! It's been very helpful as I prepare to go through a similar setup process.

Really nice bandsaw! That throat plate though... I just can't get past that design decision. You?

I have the 4hp woth the same router top rt-800 and the same bora mobile base and extension. I have been having nothing but problems trying to move it around in the shop. I have been working with Bora but figured I would ask about your setup. Are you having any issues moving the table around? I have a very good garage floor. Like most garages there is a slight pitch from the back of the garage going toward the garage doors. That pitch would only be an issue if I position the table sale vertical. However, my saw is positioned parallel to my garage. So when I try to roll it the rubber foot lever part on the router side rubs against the floor. I have tried several areas of the garage but same issue for the most part. They sent me new wheels as well. I actually don't like where the put the foot lever right in the middle where I need to stand. ANyway, Bora gave me new wheels for the mobile base as well as for the extension side. The newer wheels are a bit lower in profile so that made my situation even worse. I will be replying to their email to let them know I still have an issue. Reason I am contacting you is because it looks like you have the same saw and definitely same extension. Now the saw I bought came with two black phenolic tops. One of them does not get installed to make room for the rt-800. I see you did not install the black tops and decided to opt for a cast iron top. What is the total length of your table now from the left wing all the way to the end of the rt-800? I see that with the weight of the rt-800 it seems to push down the extension bracket and makes it touch the floor. I am thinking due to the weight. I have even taken the bolt off the floor lever so the screw with the rubber on it can screw up into the foot lever a both more.

Just got my first real tablesaw. A Harvey 4hp 52" with the rt-800 router table and router fence. I bought a different type of magentic switch, I got a Magnetpro from amazon. Half the cost of the Magswitch and 30lbs stronger and taller so I can use it for other purposes. I am trying to setup a 1 x 4" x 3/4" thick poplar and install the magnetpro into the board. However, the Magnetpro does not have the same yellow over hang error that lays out over the hard wood board. Trying to come up with a solution for the same Jessem Saw guides.

Thanks.

I have the exact same setup excluding Harvey router fence. Wixey digital, sliding table, steel miter table, 4hp dovetail 36" saw, Jess-em stock guides, Bora base router dust box. Also took the Harvey "Shark" over table dust collection off. It blocked too much of router table and wasn't mobile. Get an extra red knob for the slider's miter to allow FIRMLY locking down the fence position. The detents just can't hold position when you're cross cutting long (6'+) Lumber. You can borrow the one from the stock miter gauge, but order the longer one from the ST1500 to get its greater thread length! Also bought an AH-3T clamp for the track, and liked it so much i also ordered an AH-3 (is longer) clamp with an extra T-block so it will work in the ST-1500's Tslots. Unfortunately Harvey forgot to include that T-block so it's in my Paulk Bench outfeed table. I really envy the size of your shop! I'm very new to this woodworking game, but have been happy with most Harvey items. The Tablesaw fence, bandsaw and everything but the ST-1500's fence has retained square for months. The Xtra red knob resolved that issue.

When I installed mine I shifted the rail to the right by one bolt hole. The ST-1500lined up with it just perfect. However, the only viable mounting options for the switch was where the sliding table was so it's a bit of a pain to start it when the table is pulled back.

I have the 36 inch version but I purchased the cast iron ext wing to make it a 52, my reasons for this purchase was the price and what you get. other manufactures have their flaws also, so it is a preference I see others much higher price less features and same issues. 1. I wish they included a second clamping knob for the ST1500 I purchased one due to the fence moving and I think they could improve the mounting of the fence on the sliding table, the play in the slot to the fence doesn't allow for removal and replace without adjusting for square.

The fact Harvey didn't drill those three holes indicates they do not expect many people to buy the slider...or it's similar to many details on this saw (which I also have) which are unrefined. I have a list of maybe 5-10 things that jumped out at me immediately as I started using the saw. It's clear their engineers had very little, if any "use case" trials. Don't get me wrong, I like this saw. But it takes a bit of thought & work to get it tuned up for smooth workflow.

Happy Thanksgiving! So, what do you think of this build? Like? Dislike? Which video in the series did you enjoy most? Have questions? Check out the playlist (link in the description) for this series, locate the video that covers that component and ask! Because we launched our CZcams channel with this series, your constructive feedback is encouraged! That feedback will tell us how to move forward with the channel and its content. Thanks to everyone for following along with the series!

I think these JessEm Clear-Cut Guides are going to be a HUGE help keeping stock straight and flat. Have you used them? What do you like/dislike about them? Did you mount yours differently? Let us know!

Simple short-term solution. Some day I hope to get a more permanent dust collection solution. What do you use?

This video has been one of a the most watched of this series (along with the Bora Base video). Toss it a like if you found it useful so others will also see it. -- Do you have the SST020 or looking to buy? I thought it was pretty simple to use. What do you think? Have questions? Ask away!

How hard is it to push those levers down? Seemed like you did it with your fingers but the saw weighs > 400 lbs! Also, would like to know why you didn't go with Harvey's own mobile base?

Overkill or great to have?

Have you have these guides or are you thinking about getting them? If you have them, what do you think? If you don't and have questions, ask!

Have this fence? Thinking about it? Prefer a different one? This RF-36-I is just a beast... What do you think?

What do you think of this mounting location? Have you custom installed a switch on your router table? What switch did you use?

What router lift do you use? Do you like it? If you don't have one yet, what do you think about this Mast-R-Lift II?

you want this a tick higher than the table it helps when working with sheet good

What do you think of the ST-1500? Or, sliding tables in general for a cabinet saw?

So, what do you think? Would you do this modification? Have you done it?

Pretty simple process. If you are interested in the calibration, check this playlist for the SST020 video.

Do you prefer your router table attached to your cabinet saw? Or, are you more of a stand-alone person?

What is your thoughts on using all cast-iron vs the phenolic tops? Heavier, yes but I believe it will also last a lot longer.

If you have any questions or comments, post away!

I wanted to mention that I haven't yet installed the new casters so I'm not sure if that has fixed the issue or not. I'll let you know as soon as I do though. Have questions or comments? Looking to buy? Already own? Post away! I'll assist with what I can!

I can't believe I completely overlooked where that phenolic top was in the packaging! I'm a goof. :D If you have questions or comments, post away! Happy to assist with what I can!

This series has been a long time coming and I'm glad to finally start getting it out to you all! Have questions about this build so far? Ask away! I'll answer what I can. Check out the full playlist for a more in-depth look at each component. bit.ly/harveybuild