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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Lathe, Wood
Machine Size: 12"
Submitted By: Alan Ciemian
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: 45
Date of Manufacturer: 1960
Serial Number: 0-1635
Last Updated 12/9/2008 7:17:40 PM

Comments:
Purchased of Craigslist for $400.
Lathe was dirty, rusty, and obviously neglected, but since it came with the original banjo, tool rest, and tail stock, I went for it.
Did a full restoration and was lucky that all the VS mechanics were in good shape.
Now runs very smooth.

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Comments: Restored Condition
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Comments: Headstock & VS Control
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Comments: The Guts
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