Stephen88

I went to carpentry and woodworking school in the 80s. All the machines we used were from the 50s or 60s. Some in the furniture department were even older. Super solid reliable well built machines. Not much has changed in woodworking machines at this level. I’m not talking automation or CNC. It’s the same mechanism be it jointer planer table saw bandsaw etc. This planer has steel rollers that hold the plank in place and move it forward into the cutting head. The knives in the cutting head are secured by multiple screws in a chip breaker. They run in bearings. Everything is driven by belts from electric motors. The table moves up and down with a screw mechanism and is locked in place at the desired height. Exactly like modern machines. But most likely built to higher standards. They are completely safe to use if you know how to operate machinery.

New Jersey. I use a 1938 jointer. Very safe. I have no problem using old machines. In fact I prefer them.

Thanks. The model I have has the motor located in the base under the table. Not mounted on the side. I found a similar machine listed in Vintage Machinery but it was an older model from the 1930s.

Could it be a non commercial model not for sale to the general public?

Thanks

Can anyone help identify this 16 inch Powermatic planer? No model number or identification of any kind except the Powermatic label. It’s got a 5hp motor in the bottom of the stand as well as a smaller motor for the rollers. 3 phase. Just bought it and would like to find a manual. Thanks