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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	20"
Submitted By:	Tony Streible

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	81
Date of Manufacturer:	1977
Serial Number:	7981107
Last Updated	8/24/2011 1:28:52 PM

Comments:

I purchased this recently from "the list" for a reasonable cost. It was 3 phase and nasty. It had probably not been used in years and every orifice was full of "dirt dobber" nests. There were no real broken parts and the tool was still tight with no bearing issues. I cleaned, scraped, re-painted, new tires, new double pulley and belts, new Lesson 2hp motor, I had to rebuilt the door handles, made a new clear blade guide shield, added a mobile base, recently added new magnetic switch. I also made new racing stripes for the top. While I was at it making stripes, I made myself a "Powermatic" shirt as well. It is a great addition to my daily used shop and it looks like it just rolled off the show room floor!

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Comments: before with table removed
Source: me

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Comments: during restoration
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Comments: after
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Comments: Inside - with tires that didn't work...
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Comments: new clear guide
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Comments: Matching friends
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