Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model 90

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Nelson Belanger

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 90
Date of Manufacturer:	1955
Serial Number:	1079
Last Updated	6/30/2013 7:41:14 PM

Comments:

I purchased this lathe from a gentleman in Commerce Twp., Michigan in July of 1995. Unfortunately the only pictures I have of the lathe were taken after disassembly prior to a planned restoration. The first picture below is of lathe stand and bed being stored in my garage. The remaining parts had been removed and stored in my basement. This lathe has a straight bed (no gap) and was equipped with the original three phase motor. The 3 phase motor was swapped for a single phase Baldor motor with a motor shop. The swap was done prior to my knowledge of VFD's. The original color was pea green but a previous owner had painted the lathe a darker green.

Note: I no longer own this lathe. I sold the lathe in the unassembled condition as seen below.

Photo 1:

Comments: Lathe Bed & Stand
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Comments: Model No. 90, Serial No. 1079
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Comments: Raised letters cast into bed
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Comments: Misc. parts - Headstock housing is obviously from a newer model.
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Comments: Replacement 1 phase motor modified (relocated capacitor) and was to replace original 3 phase motor.
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Comments: The tool rest base Locking Handle shown and the Black Ball Knob on speed dial are not OEM. They were purchased from Reid Supply Co.
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