Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model 50

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Stephen Davis

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 50
Date of Manufacturer:	1958
Serial Number:	8-3514
Last Updated	10/13/2008 1:39:30 PM

Comments:

I purchased this machine in 1999 from an individual advertising in the local classified ads. The seller had purchased it some years prior from a local machinery dealer. He was asking $500 for it. I recall I showed him that new Taiwan made 6" jointers were in the $450 range at the time - hoping he would lower the price. He told me he paid much more than that originally. As a side note, I think Powermatic was selling these Model 50 jointers up until approximately 1997 or so for about $1,400. At that time, it was the only remaining American made 6" machine available.

Anyway, when I tested it by running a board across, it sniped the trailing end of the board and the seller said "Yes, it does that...I don't know why!". I reached down and adjusted the outfeed table, re-joined the board and it worked perfectly. The seller was suprised and almost changed his mind about selling it. In the end, I walked out of there with it for only $400, which was an excellent deal. Later, I sold it to a friend for the same.

It's a really good machine.

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Comments: Overview
Source: Scan of a 4" x 6" photo from my collection

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Comments: Close up of the nameplate and the front mounted infeed table adjustment wheel. The original handle was replaced with a piece of acrylic.
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Comments: Fence Assembly
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Comments: Name Badge
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Comments: Inside the motor compartment
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Comments: Overview
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