Safety Speed Mfg. showed off its new 7000 panel saw, designed as an affordable and accurate panel-cutting solution for home centers and medium to large shops. The 7000 saw is a high-capacity production machine that appears to be ideal for virtually any size commercial shop and retails for approximately $ 7,600. It can be ordered in a 2 HP, 1-phase motor configuration (a ~$300 option) or the standard 3 HP, 3-phase continuous duty induction motor version.
Safety Speed 7000 Panel Saw Overview
The Safety Speed 7000 Panel Saw carriage rides on two aluminum anodized extruded beams with integrated linear V-Guides to allow the machine to deliver an accuracy of .015โ. The steel frame appears rugged and features support panels that appear to be robust enough to withstand significant abuse, so you donโt have to baby it.
Model 7000 offers new and existing commercial customers a more affordable vertical panel saw. The Safety Speed 7000 Panel Saw is a step up from the companyโs C, H, or 6800 series vertical models, offering an alternative to sliding table saws that utilize similar induction motors. The 7000 vertical panel saw is very similar to the companyโs 7400 model, using the same Baldor induction motor, for example, but features some minor design changes to reduce costs.
Features
- 3 HP, 3-phase continuous duty induction saw motor (2HP single phase option)
- Welded steel frame and integrated stand system
- Low-voltage switch protection
- Adjustable vertical and horizontal rulers
- Quick stop gauges (8โฒ left, 5โฒ right)
- Quick change from vertical to horizontal cutting
- Floating pressure saw foot
- Solid aluminum material rollers
- Wheels
- Enclosed counterweight system
- Dust collection ready
- Hold down bar
- 3-year parts warranty, lifetime frame warranty
Final Thoughts
We like to see improvements and variety within a manufacturerโs lineup. Safety Speed appears to do well in offering its customers a range of options that bridge power and capacity requirements. We like that. We also like that they offer models across a wide variety of budgets.
