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Powermatic Machine Co.
McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Drill Press
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Roy Wall

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	PM 1200 VS Drill Press
Date of Manufacturer:	1967
Serial Number:	4663
Last Updated	1/10/2011 2:24:10 PM

Comments:

This machine is off a 4 gang PM1200 set. The Serial #'s are consecutive from 67-4663 thru 67-4666. My good friend and neighbor Adidas28 has the #4665 press. We both worked together to completely rebuild both presses - strip, clean, new bearings, paint, and assembly. We made custom mobile bases from 2" angle iron and are very pleased with them. I will make more bases for my 1) 67 PM 1150 VS and 2) 64 PM 1150 (step pulley).

A color match was done off the PM 1150 because the paint is in such great condition. Notice the comparison shots of the two and the heads are in excellent condition. The 1150 is in the foreground with the older, original paint. SW Industrial Enamel in the custom 'pea green' color for 60's PM machinery. I will most likely pull the table and bass OFF the 1150 this summer to repaint them for a color matched set of PM DP's.....vintage 67'.

The drill press is smooth running and a pleasure to use. I could not have done this without the help of Adi - it was a lot of fun and a great project for friends.

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Comments: PM 1200 next to 67 PM 1150
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Comments: Table Photo
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Comments: Base Comparison
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Comments: Marathon Electric 1hp/3ph - 1725 rpm
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Comments: Front Detail - PM 1150 in foreground with original paint....new matched paint for the PM1200 in back.
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