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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	6X48" belt 12" disc
Submitted By:	William Thomas

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 30B belt/disc sander
Date of Manufacturer:	1978 Ser. # 7830931
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Last Updated	4/24/2004 4:25:36 PM

Comments:

When I got this sander it was immediately obvious that it was badly abused. I pulled it apart and discovered that it had been run with frozen bearings for many hours, and the main shaft was seriously galled. The bearings had been subsequently replaced, but since the shaft was loose, it only made the galling worse. I turned a new shaft and replaced the bearings and now it runs fine.

I like the fact that the table can be swapped from the disc to the belt. I bought it for the belt sander and probably will use the disc only rarely.

As soon as I got it running, though, it reminded me of why I like industrial machines made completely from cast iron: the sheet metal base vibrates with a very loud roar, which means I have to wear ear protection to run the thing.

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Comments: 30B sander-belt side
Source: Bill Thomas

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Comments: 30B sander-disc side showing missing cover and dust collection setup
Source: Bill Thomas

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