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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Band Saw
Machine Size: 14"
Submitted By: Chuck Seehuetter
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Model 143 Band Saw
Date of Manufacturer: 1973
Serial Number: 343360
Last Updated 9/2/2008 11:44:50 AM

Comments:
History unknown but believed to be from a high school woodworking shop. It was purchased as part of a private sale of several machines through Craigs List near Ft. Walton Florida in April 2008.

Photo 1:

Comments: Completed restoration. Several bearings replaced. This saw runs smooth.
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Photo 2:

Comments: As Received
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Photo 3:

Comments: Dissassembled & Cleaned. Ready for paint
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Comments: Painted with Rustoleum Hammered Green. Inside of cabinet left original primer.
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Comments: Magnetic Switch and motor rewired as well as all cords. Dust port added.
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Comments: Lower door was missing so frabricated one from 1/4" Luan
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