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Andy Tessler
03-04-2008, 7:19 AM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2309363743_56fedf60cd_o.jpg

I barely know a PM from a SawStop, is this something jump-worthy for $500?
William OConnell
03-04-2008, 8:22 AM
If it runs I would buy it in a heartbeat
Heather Thompson
03-04-2008, 9:02 AM
Don't blink, it will be gone.

Heather ;)
Bruce Gray
03-04-2008, 9:02 AM
Is it 3-phase or single phase? I think that would be a really great price for a single phase machine. If it's 3-phase, then you would need to get a phase converter, or replace the motor, if you need to operate on a single phase source.

Bruce
Eric Haycraft
03-04-2008, 9:47 AM
Is it 3-phase or single phase? I think that would be a really great price for a single phase machine. If it's 3-phase, then you would need to get a phase converter, or replace the motor, if you need to operate on a single phase source.

Bruce

Even if 3 phase, it is still worth it. Anything under a grand for a PM 66 (that's what is shown) is a deal.
Dan Lee
03-04-2008, 10:26 AM
Looks like you need to add in the cost of a fence system also.
Andy Tessler
03-04-2008, 8:30 PM
Excellent, thanks for the input. It's listed as having a 'large extension table' and fence, but they aren't pictured. I've emailed the seller for the details and it sounds like I should give a call as well ;)

I might be on a roll, $100 Shop Fox mortiser...$500 PM66 :D
Karl Brogger
03-04-2008, 9:14 PM
A shop I used to work for had a 14" 7.5hp Powermatic tablesaw that they sold for $1000. (The blade is way forward on those, 3 people knocked fingers off on it in about a year) I didn't buy it because it was 3phase and I didn't want to sit on it until my shop was somewhere that did have 3ph. I kick myself everytime I think about it. Thanks for dredging up that horrible memory.:o
Dave MacArthur
03-04-2008, 9:18 PM
Buy it! Especially if 1 phase and with fence!
Andy Tessler
03-05-2008, 12:29 AM
Hey no problem! If it turns out to be 3ph I'd try the VFD route with some help from my friend ebay. Now I need to chloroform some of the guys to get it home. It's only ~45 miles, I figure a furniture dolly will work :D
Andy Tessler
03-05-2008, 3:20 AM
Bummer, looks like I missed this one.
Heather Thompson
03-07-2008, 12:06 PM
Bummer, looks like I missed this one.

Hate to say it, but I told you not to blink.

Heather :D
Dave MacArthur
03-08-2008, 1:55 AM
People read Craigs List every night for a year, waiting for a PM66 to show up.
Erm. Well, I do. And I already have one! LOL
Now, one showed up in Phoenix for $500 yesterday, but I can't t hink of anyone to call to go buy it!
Joe Chritz
03-08-2008, 2:00 AM
Bummer I was gonna road trip today.

I guess I blinked with both eyes.

Joe