Photo Index - Powermatic Machine Co. - Model 45 Wood Lathe

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Powermatic Machine Co.
McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Wood
Machine Size:	12" swing
Submitted By:	Jack Knapp

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 45 Wood Lathe
Date of Manufacturer:	Unknown
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	7/26/2007 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

I got this machine on ebay, planning on repairing any defects that might arise. I've converted it to single phase by replacing the 3ph motor with a Leeson 1ph, 3/4hp.
The photos are of the headstock, removed in an attempt to repair it.

Photo 1:

Comments: Shows the VS pulley with the clamp setup.
Source: Jack Knapp

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Photo 2:

Comments: The VS pulley retracted to show the two holes on the shaft.
Source: Jack Knapp

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