Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model 26 Shaper

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Shaper, Wood
Machine Size:	3/4" spindle, 3HP
Submitted By:	David Hollman

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 26 Shaper
Date of Manufacturer:	1966
Serial Number:	66-293
Last Updated	2/4/2013 9:38:45 PM

Comments:

I do not know the history; it was purchased at a residential setting but I am not sure to what extent it was used for hobby or for trade.

I later purchased a router collet which fit the interchangeable spindle mount, for versatility. Though people prefer to use a router for small router bits, so far so good!

Note that the collet may have only been made for the model 27 / 27s (not sure) but it fit my 26 perfectly. Part numbers (AFAIK): the 1/2" collet is 6028024 and the 1/4" adapter is 6028025.

Photo 1:

Comments: Rear view showing internals - 3HP motor, small reversing switch, fence adjustments. On the right is the spindle vertical lock. I replaced the homemade 2" port with a 4" one from Rockler.
Source: Photo taken by the fellow who sold me the shaper

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Photo 2:

Comments: From left: Drawbar nut and drawbar; 3/4" diam interchangeable spindles (2), 1" i/c spindle, 1/2" collet and adapter to 1/4" (for router bits), and the quill assembly. The drawbar inserts at the bottom of the quill and screws into the bottom of the spindle
Source: ebay seller with whom I inquired about purchase of parts

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Comments: Detail of the 1/2" collet and 1/4" adapter. Took me a long time to find this, so seemed worth posting here. Although this part may have only been made for a model 27 or 27s, it fit my 26 perfectly. About $110 on ebay including shipping. The 1/4" adapter i
Source: ebay listing from where I purchased it.

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