funny you should mention the 5/8 blade. I just picked one up yesterday. It leaves a nicer finish than my 3/4. I can't get the riser yet; the unit is new and word is they will be available in January. For what I want to use a BS for, the PM is perfect. I don't intended to go out in the south forty and cut down a 100 year old oak and mill it myself.
Stores that carry the Powermatic AND Delta are having one hell of a time selling the Deltas now.
dave
David B> Thus spake "dave" !!! Wow, can you tell who owns the Powermatic? >