Should I get this Powermatic 5000 Jointer?

[Troy Turner]

As I get along in my woodworking skills, I come to realize that my introductory tools have served their purpose and it's time to move on. I still use them when I work on projects, but I also stay on the lookout for something better.

I came across this one. Looked at manuals and pics on OWWM and it looks like I could replace the motor on account I don't have 220 much less know anything about 3 phase. What it would replace is a craftsman 6" benchtop jointer.

What are ya'll's opions just looking at it from the pics and desc? It's about an hrs drive and hopefully he's not set on his price seein it's going to need some much needed TLC.

Thanks for any inputs.

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[Myk Rian]

Anything is better than that Cman.
It will require a single phase motor swap, since you don't have 220.
Powermatic is great equipment.

[Andrew Fleck]

Are you sure that model number is correct? It looks like a 6" jointer to me from the picture. If it's an 8" it has really short beds. I would advise getting the widest jointer you can afford even if you think you don't need the width right now. Chances are one day you will if you really like woodworking.


I'm not sure what happened to the original switch on that one, but the jointer may end up being more work than you want to put into it.


Good luck with it.


Andrew

[Myk Rian]

Nobody said it's an 8" jointer.

[Andrew Fleck]

Nobody said it's an 8" jointer.

Quite true. That's why I said it looks like a 6", but the possibility exists that it could be a 8". I didn't see a Powermatic 5000 jointer on a quick google search so I'm working off of the picture.

[Troy Turner]

Are you sure that model number is correct?
Andrew

Second pic showed the plate and listed as Model number 5000. As I dig though, I see it's probably more of a 50 and 6". 8" would be nice to have, but I haven't done anything yet where I wished I had the extra 2".

[Bruce Page]

It looks like a model 50. They are good USA made machines. $125 is a good price providing all it needs is some TLC. You should check into the price of a replacement 3/4hp motor & belt before committing.

[Chris Rosenberger]

I would not be wasting time here asking questions. At that price it will not last long.

[Ray Newman]

Check how easily the fence moves and if it can looked in position. Same with the tables. Then look at the cutter head for any gibb screws that are rounded over and/or rusted in place.

[Troy Turner]

Called the guy, he still has it. Going Sat to look at it. He said it's just too big for him and he likes newer technology. Fair enough, I like US made old arn.

[Keith Hankins]

125? In a freak'n heartbeat. Clean her up and go to town. Nothing like old american iron. You can replace the motor, but I'd put a vfd in and 220. Either way it's a steal. If after you put the belt on and it runs a tad rough, nothing to replace the bearings and move on.

[Ben Martin]

Second pic showed the plate and listed as Model number 5000. As I dig though, I see it's probably more of a 50 and 6". 8" would be nice to have, but I haven't done anything yet where I wished I had the extra 2".

Powermatic did some funny stuff with model numbers, usually for Schools. OWWM needs a thread started to keep track of them...

[Troy Turner]

Thanks ya'll for the inputs on this. I went down and picked it up...

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?208659-Finally-got-me-some-quot-old-arn-quot&p=2164196#post2164196