Differences Between Table Saw Model Numbers - (P)/(PG)/(TiN)/(G)/PRO

Created by Gabriel Izzo, Modified on Wed, 27 May at 12:23 PM by Gabriel Izzo

Harvey Alpha Series Table Saws · Model Information

Differences Between Model Numbers — (P) / (PG) / TiN / (G) / PRO

Overview

Harvey Alpha Series table saws use suffix designations to indicate differences in table coating, fence system, and included accessories. This article explains what each designation means so you can identify your model and understand what's included.

Note — Master Rip Fence System

The Master Rip Fence System has been discontinued and replaced with the Big Eye Fence System on all current models being sold.

Model Suffix Designations

No Letter Suffix — e.g. HW110S-36 TiN Coated

TiN (Titanium Nitride) coated cast iron table and extensions

Master Rip Fence System included (discontinued — replaced by Big Eye on current stock)

40T General Purpose saw blade included

(P) Designation — e.g. HW110S-36P Uncoated

Uncoated plain cast iron table and extensions

Otherwise mostly identical to the no-suffix TiN model in the same rip capacity

(G) Designation — e.g. HW110S-36G TiN + Big Eye

TiN coated cast iron table and extensions

Big Eye Fence System included

BG-52 Leitz Destroyer blade included

(PG) Designation — e.g. HW110S-36PG Uncoated + Big Eye

Uncoated plain cast iron table, extensions, and trunnion

Big Eye Rip Fence System included

BG-52 Leitz Destroyer blade included

PRO Designation — e.g. HW110S-36Pro Nickel + Big Eye

Nickel coated tabletops, trunnions, and flywheels — Harvey's most premium surface treatment

Big Eye Rip Fence System included

BG-52 Leitz Destroyer blade included

Quick Comparison

Suffix	Table Coating	Fence	Blade
No suffix	TiN	Master Rip (discontinued)	40T GP
(P)	Uncoated	Master Rip (discontinued)	40T GP
(G)	TiN	Big Eye	BG-52 Leitz
(PG)	Uncoated	Big Eye	BG-52 Leitz
PRO	Nickel	Big Eye	BG-52 Leitz

Table Surface Coating Details

★ Nickel Coating — PRO Models

Autocatalytic mid-phosphorus plating process — significantly enhanced wear resistance and rust prevention

Smoother, brighter finish — reduces friction and improves the overall working experience

Particularly effective in humid environments or when working with green wood

Hardness of 500HV–700HV — friction tests with wooden blocks confirmed the nickel layer effectively protects the table surface

TiN (Titanium Nitride) Coating — No-Suffix & (G) Models

Benefits

Helps prevent rust formation and reduces table surface friction

Aesthetically pleasing gold tone color — distinct from the gray of plain cast iron

Care Considerations

PVD coating is 3–5 microns thick — avoid gouging or scratching to maintain the coating

The coating fills cast iron pores — use WD-40 or Carbon Method for additional rust prevention rather than wax products, which tend not to adhere as well

Plain Cast Iron — (P) and (PG) Models

More susceptible to flash surface rust, especially in environments without dehumidification or climate control

Requires more frequent maintenance — cleaning, waxing, or applying Carbon Method or similar products to prevent surface rust and maintain condition

Wax products adhere well to uncoated cast iron surfaces — unlike TiN coated tables

Summary

Apart from the table coatings and included accessories, models without a suffix and (P) models are mostly identical in functionality when comparing the same rip capacity.

PRO models represent the most premium configuration — Nickel coating, Big Eye Fence System, MG-36Pro, and BG-52 Leitz Destroyer blade.

For questions about which model is right for your needs, please contact our sales team.