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 inch
Submitted By:	David Williams

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 50
Date of Manufacturer:	1959
Serial Number:	9-4179
Last Updated	6/6/2020 9:19:58 PM

Comments:

I bought this machine from my uncle for 60.00. He acquired it from an unknown source and did nothing with it. He finally decided to sell everything and called me. The machine was sold by Machinery Sales and Supply Co. Dallas Ft. Worth. It was not Running when I acquired it. However it proved to just be a bad Starter Switch. The Motor is a 2HP Motor. I am no sure if it is original, but it does run. I had a new Jet 6 inch jointer that I sold and used the funds to purchase a New SHELIX head cuter head for this jointer. The Jointer was missing all the Handles except the Main Bed raising and lowering handle and the Out feed adjustment handle. All the Fence handles were gone, I just used Items I had in my shop to make usable handles. I was not interested in paint being original as I plan to use this like it was a new one. Replaced bearings as well. I used a wire wheel on a 4 inch side grinder to clean off paint. Rust converter to handle any rust. I also polished all the nuts and bolts to clean the last 60 plus years off of them. Once I had painted I cleaned all holes with a Tap and bolts with a die. Reassembled and am now waiting on the SHELIX head to arrive. Very heavy machine.

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Comments: Front View in Acquired state. Machinery Sales and Supply Dallas Ft. Worth. Powermatic Model 50
Source: David Williams- Photo

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Comments: Rear view. Caked on Dirt and example of all the missing knobs and wrong bolts
Source: David Williams- Photographer (and feet)

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Comments: Outfield End- Dirt Dobber nest and plenty of rust.
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Comments: Infeed end- Switch that was not working.
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Comments: Rear- Wrong bolts on Table slide clamping mechanism.
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Comments: Rear of Cutter head with Fence Removed
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