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

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Tenoning Machine
Machine Size:	Single End
Submitted By:	Dave Gunderson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	2-A
Date of Manufacturer:	1950s ?
Serial Number:	?
Last Updated	9/29/2013 10:56:00 PM

Comments:

This single end Powermatic tenon cutter came from SE Wisconsin and had been stored for 10-15 years. The mice had found a favorite home in the base. Think high density housing.
I have to admit that i had no idea how they worked or if this one worked at all but found the owners manual on this website and away I went. Very helpful. Sent both cutter heads to GG Schmidt for sharpening as well as ordering an indexed head and 2 knives for the specific cope profile that a costumer wanted. Of course I needed to get the pattern knives ground to run in a 1.25'' shaper.
When everything was here it really didn't take that long to set up. These are very precise machines and make for a very strong deep mortise. The original hold down clamp was missing, so I rigged up pneumatic clamps...very easy to operate.
The attached photos are a good example of what a well adjusted tenoning machine is capeable of. One of the best investments in the shop. This one has 2 motors (two starters as shown). One for the tenoning and one for the cope.
Easy to move with base that accommodates a palett jack.
220v 3phase. Original paint and decals.

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Comments: Cleaned up
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Comments: Hold downs
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Comments: Blade removed.back arbor
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Comments: Joint
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Comments: Test piece
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Comments: Glazing profile
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