Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model No. 12

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Powermatic Machine Co.
McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Mike McCracken

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model No. 12
Date of Manufacturer:	I think prior to 1955
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/16/2004 10:07:11 AM

Comments:

This machine was formally known as the Powermatic Mystery Planer. Thanks to Keith Bonn's generosity, and Bob Vaughn's wealth of knowledge, it has been identified as a model 12. It seems Powermatic made two versions of the model 12, and then followed those with the model 100. I believe the earlier version of the model 12's is like the one pictured here. A later version was made with the motor inboard.
Keith had sent me dirty paper on Powermatic 12" planers and in the paper were two different advertisements/info sheets on the inboard and outboard versions.

This baby arrived about a month ago, when I spied it in a newspaper ad in Atlanta. I promptly called the owner and set up a meet, planed some wood with it, and brought it home. Its a bit ugly in the paint, and the original switch is missing, but I think its fine otherwise, including what I think is the original motor. I will follow Professor Vaughn's directions and carefully take it apart, clean it and check for bearing problems etc. The owner said it came out of a school somewhere.

That's about all I know about it so far.

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Comments: Back View
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Comments: Front View
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Comments: Motor Name Plate
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