So last year I bought a Powermatic Model 66 table saw at auction. I got a great deal and its a fantastic saw. However, the top got bent after I bought it. I'm pretty sure this happened when the guy was moving the table saw from the auction yard to my trailer using a forklift. He was not gentle and lifted the saw via the wings connected to the top. It looks like the left wing torqued the top and now it has a slight bend. Anyway, not happy about it, especially because I didn't catch it at the time, but in general the saw still cuts well and overall I'm very happy with it. But the fact that its bent is a problem because it has slightly compressed the left miter slot which I'd like to use with a sled, so I'd like to get the bend out. Anyone here have any experience with a bent table saw top? What did you do about it?
Also, is anyone in the Winston-Salem area and can maybe recommend a machine shop that could maybe do the work of bending it back? I'm new to W-S (and North Caronlina in general) having moved here last summer, so don't really know who does that kind of work around here. I guess I could also drive somewhere (Charlotte, Raleigh, etc) if there's a good recommendation of a shop that can do the work for a decent price.
Here's a close up pic of the bend. Since its on the left side of the blade (generally the 'waste' side of cuts) it hasn't been a problem so far, but it will be a problem with a sled. Thanks in advance for any advice!
Also, is anyone in the Winston-Salem area and can maybe recommend a machine shop that could maybe do the work of bending it back? I'm new to W-S (and North Caronlina in general) having moved here last summer, so don't really know who does that kind of work around here. I guess I could also drive somewhere (Charlotte, Raleigh, etc) if there's a good recommendation of a shop that can do the work for a decent price.
Here's a close up pic of the bend. Since its on the left side of the blade (generally the 'waste' side of cuts) it hasn't been a problem so far, but it will be a problem with a sled. Thanks in advance for any advice!