Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - 180 sectional feed rollers

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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:	18" planer
Submitted By:	Robert M. Vaughan

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	180 sectional feed rollers
Date of Manufacturer:	1980
Serial Number:
Last Updated	8/21/2004 7:42:48 PM

Comments:

These rollers are typical of sectional feed rollers in most planers. There are six springs for each roller. In in spring is a pin that pushes against the inside of the feed roller. Note that the photos are taken on an old towel. That's the best way to remove each roller segement. Wrap the towel around the roller and pull the roller section away and the springs and pins pop out into the towel. Putting them back is an adventure. Sweep the floor first or do it in a shower stall. Before disassembly, mark the direction of the rollers so they can be turned around backwards for a sharper feed edge.

Photo 1:

Comments: front view of inside of a sectional feed roller
Source: my camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: side view of a roller
Source: my camera

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