Harvey HW110LGE-50 Table Saw

[C0000005]

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I've seen a few questions about this one but no real responses yet.

I got this one over the Jet for what this has that Jet doesn't.
- $800 cheaper. I don't know how much of this is quality and how much is in the name.
- Riving knife (rise and fall) and full height spreader are standard
- Dust extraction on clear perspex blade guard is standard
- Blade comes with it
- Mitre guide has an aluminium fence and stop
- Dado insert came standard
- Jet now has a 4" hose going up to a blade cowl inside which would be great for the saw but not so much for my 6" system. The Harvey has a 4" port on a steel plate that is removable and modifiable.
all these add up to a fair chunk of change when you need to buy them on top of the saw.

I bought from Major Woodworking for $1995 + $180 freight (to Vic). The 30" rail is $100 cheaper.

First impressions were good, packaging was durable, no rust, all parts were present and nicely oiled for the long boat from China. Came with a full set of Allen keys and blade tools.


Definitely get a friend to help put it together, it is quite a job positioning everything yourself whilst tightening and levelling. I find the best attractant for helpers is fine beer.

Wings are held in place with 3 allen bolts. They are "through slots" not slotted so you need someone to bolt them while you hold it. They seem quite level just using a straight edge but the middle of one side is a hair high.

Front rail is a bit of a pain, due to the bolts being in the fence channel and the backs being in small cutouts in the cast iron it was more awkward to bolt up than would have been possible. Still, a couple of spanners were easy enough, but too tight for a ratchet.

End support legs are a bit lacklustre but will do the job.

Right extension insert is a steel section with a dimpled hard plastic top. Seems quite sturdy.

Riving knife is quick release through table.

Blade to mitre was 0.2mm out from factory. Vertical stop was 90.1 degrees, although these are both within tolerance of my digital gauges.

To dry run I ripped some 35mm pine and some 9mm mdf. Both went through like warm molasses. Being my first large saw I don't have anything to compare it to, though it is chalk and cheese to my triton set. A chippy mate was also impressed with it.

I was frankly startled at how quiet the 3hp motor was. I took off the dust port so there was a fair chamber to echo in and still very quiet. Much quieter than any other saw I have.

Minor quibbles.
- The plastic blade guard is held on with one bolt at the back, and while substantially sized, it tends to move up and down a little.
- The plastic blade guard where the dust hose goes in is not firm due to no screws being close enough to put pressure on the 2 halves of the guard. Not a big issue but will need to tape around the hose to hold it firmly.
- The brass locking collar on the rear fence adjuster touches the right extension insert, it moves freely but makes a slight raking noise.

[Ilya]

Thank you for the review. How do you like the fence, is it rigid and does it move smoothly?

[tdrumnut]

Good reveiw, thanks.

[CMB]

Good review and congrats on your purchase. Have researched these myself and they seem to be very well made machines and excellent value for the price. Pretty sure Laguna and other brands by these as a base unit before adding some mods and rebranding. I'm sure you'll get much enjoyment from it.

Craig.

[C0000005]

Thank you for the review. How do you like the fence, is it rigid and does it move smoothly?

Surprisingly good. When I went to Carbatec to look at the Jet saws I noticed it deflects when pushed, I guess some of this could be set up but it was locked down. I was expecting to have to buy an after market fence to get a good one but the Harvey is very solid. When locked in place I cannot deflect the rear easily.

It has an annoying clank when it engages the lock plate with the cam but it is not detrimental to accuracy.

It has a nylon point on the back rather than wheels, I honestly don't know if this is the norm, but it slides smoothly. It uses a double line to locate on the tape measure but since it is 5mm or so up from the rule, the angle of your head can move this a mm or so.

I will most likely upgrade to a 'click' adjusting fence at some stage but this is mostly because as a woodworker I am a great engineer. I can set up a machine to do things but my hand skills are lacking.

[Ilya]

Thanks again, good to hear your impressions about the fence. I hope the saw serves you well for many years!

[Damienol]

Hi Illya,

How does the fence compare to the Biesemeyer style fence that comes with the cheaper 110HB?

I always thought the Biesemeyer style fences were premium however this does not make sense if the 110LGE doesn't have one

[Ilya]

Did you mean to ask C0000005? I don't have this saw...

Hi Illya,

How does the fence compare to the Biesemeyer style fence that comes with the cheaper 110HB?

I always thought the Biesemeyer style fences were premium however this does not make sense if the 110LGE doesn't have one

[Damienol]

Did you mean to ask C0000005? I don't have this saw...

Thanks Ilya yes I did

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Hi,

Just found your review. Thanks for posting it - opens a whole new world as I was not aware of this manufacturer or this saw. Sorry to be ignorant but can you please add: diameter of blade and maximum cut depth at 90 degrees? Any other standard spec that you have.

Did you buy direct from China or is there a local agent?

Thanks

David

[Big Shed]

David, the review in post #1 states that the saw was purchased from Major Woodworking

[Damienol]

Hi,

Just found your review. Thanks for posting it - opens a whole new world as I was not aware of this manufacturer or this saw. Sorry to be ignorant but can you please add: diameter of blade and maximum cut depth at 90 degrees? Any other standard spec that you have.

Did you buy direct from China or is there a local agent?

Thanks

David

Have a a look at the thread I have started
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f153/2...arison-180559/

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Thanks and apologies. I completely missed that reference. Just clunky with the tech I guess - alternatively may be early onset .... (Fill in the dots accordind to latest pseudo-medical scientific ideas)


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[mikeinoz]

Hi Ilya,

fence is quite sturdy, had to apply a number of different sized shims along it to get it perfectly straight to the blade for the entire length. Main issue that if you like building jigs this can be difficult unless you are prepared to remove the front of the fence every time. For me, given the time it took to get it straight this isn't an option. Personally believe the Biesemeyer style fence is more rounded for functionality, would have been my preference anyway.