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Manufactured/Badged by:
Powermatic Machine Co.
McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

True Manufacturer:
Powermatic Machine Co., McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Band Saw
Machine Size:	14"
Submitted By:	Timothy Lomax

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 143 Wood/Metal Cutting Bandsaw
Date of Manufacturer:	1973
Serial Number:	343020
Last Updated	4/12/2021 4:01:14 PM

Comments:

I purchased this bandsaw a few years ago from a gentleman that builds guitar bodies and amplifiers as his hobby in retirement. He graduated to a bandsaw with larger resaw capacity, so this sat idle for many years until I was lucky to find this within 30 minutes of it being listed on CL only 15 miles from home (which never happens!). I am the 3rd owner.
The saw still has the warranty, dealer and inspection stickers on the cabinet, an excellent original paint job both inside and out, and newer tires. I doubt the 3/4HP 1PH Dayton motor is original, but it came as found by the PO when he purchased it in the early 90's. I have a brand new 1HP Baldor motor that I may swap out with the Dayton. It no longer stands up to the "nickel test" and the tires are tired, so needless to say it is due for a tune up. I have cut both wood and metal with this saw, but it sees only wood or plastic since I last gave it a thorough cleaning about 3 years ago. My tune-up will include: new tires (crowned), new belts, new blade tension spring (it's a little sloppy), drain the oil, clean and inspect the gearbox, refill with new synthetic gear oil, clean the motor, inspect and repack (or replace) the motor and wheel bearings. I couldn't be happier with this bandsaw and can't wait to get this tuned up.

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Comments: Powermatic 143, front
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Comments: Model, serial, and dealer tag
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Comments: Original blade length and inspection stickers still inside upper wheel cover
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Comments: Gear box speed control and oil fill port
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Comments: Unfortunate beer can ring (thanks neighbor!) on the table
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Comments: Doors open
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