Originally Posted by
John Akerblom
Thanks again for all the input. I've put off the decision for a while and kept an eye out for used saws on craigslist.
Recently, I saw this ad for a 12" Powermatic. It fits all my specs, heavy, powerful, 1phase power, etc.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...150828480.html
Anyone have any feedback? I know Powermatic's quality has (allegedly) fluctuated over time, and I was wondering if anyone had any input or experience with this model of saw.
Additionally, any suggestions on what I should look for or what questions I should ask when inspecting the saw would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
John
I'd be on top of that. Made in the USA - McMinnville, TN. From the sweet spot of production. I think that is a solid saw at a fair price.
You want to fire it up, of course, run the height limit-to-limit, run the tilt limit-to limit [check the angles], see how the fence moves - lock and stability. The one main issue is always runout - if you have a way to measure that. If that is all good, tee it up.
The thing is, though - often these appear and then are gone in a flash, so you should get there fast, with folding money in your hand................
EDIT: Appears to be a 1962 Model 71.........don't come any more solid than that, if it is in good shape. 5 HP and 12" blade.........a serious horse.........
Vintage Machinery S/N database: http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Pow...alNumbers.ashx
If it was on the "proper" coast, I'd be driving right now............and I don't even need a TS.
Last edited by Kent A Bathurst; 08-18-2015 at 11:52 PM.
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