Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model 31

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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Sander
Machine Size:	12" Disc/6"x48" Belt
Submitted By:	Tim Buhite

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 31
Date of Manufacturer:	2000
Serial Number:	0031080
Last Updated	2/18/2015 5:46:06 PM

Comments:

The relatively rare Powermatic 31 Belt/Disc sander (not an Asian-manufacture 31A). Probably one of the very last sanders that Powermatic built in the U.S.A. Bought in a school district auction; had been well used, but not terribly abused. I probably did as much damage to it leaving it outside for 2 years, even though it was wrapped up. Started working on it solely to get it functional. Was having too much fun taking it apart and before I knew it, it was completely disassembled. I changed bearings, replaced all of the fasteners and adjustment knobs, and repainted it. The flag and safety sticker are original, the stripe and Powermatic emblem were remade by a local print shop. 1 1/2 hp, heavy, and runs amazingly smooth.

Photo 1:

Comments: One of the Photo's I took as I started to tear it apart
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Comments: After restoration
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Comments: After restoration
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Comments: Belt with graphite on platen
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Comments: Serial Number
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