Welcome! 

Register :: Login
Machinery Photo Index
Manufactured/Badged by:
Powermatic Machine Co.
McMinnville, TN; La Vergne, TN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type: Planer, Wood
Machine Size: 20"
Submitted By: Robert Sears
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: PM 221
Date of Manufacturer: 1967
Serial Number: 67-6965
Last Updated 6/23/2010 9:22:26 PM

Comments:
My first OWWM and first 3ph equipment. Bought ~1997 from someone in Columbia, SC for $2K. He had around 12 buildings of junk and cars, looked to be a trader. I checked it over, loaded it up and took it home. Someone had jammed a forklift under the table and busted part of the table roller quick adjust. I originally used capacitors to start it until I exploded one (11 sec start cycle on a 3 sec cap). Eventually made a RPC using a 7.5 hp motor. Finally found a grinder bar and the grinder and jointing attachments. It has a 5 hp belt driven motor. I have dressed 20" teak with it--7.5 to 10 hp would work better.

Photo 1:

Comments: PM 221 planer
Source: Me using my sister's Olympus D-450
Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 2:

Comments: 221 planer back view
Source: me
Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 3:

Comments: 221 planer
Source: me
Direct Link
IMG Code