I was just recently given a Powermatic band saw, model 043, that was de-accessioned from a local institution. In other words, a friend of mine found it in the scrap heap. The power cord had been cut, it didn’t have a blade, nor do the wheels have tires. I think it’s what we might call a 14” band saw, because the wheels come in pretty close to that.
The saw does seem to be missing a few parts:
Minor detail. I am thinking I can “arrange” a table from 1/2” MDF into a “torsion box” table, something that ought to work. I’m not sure how to fasten said table to the saw, and I don’t know what the Powermatic’s trunnions looked like. I’ve been unable to find much of any info on the net about this saw (no owner’s manuals, no part numbers, etc.) I doubt I could buy a replacement table assembly. Any thoughts, suggestions from the Illuminati?
Thanks so much!!
Mack
Update: 9/21
Happy news you all: I spliced a plug onto the end of the cut power cord, plugged her in, and she “roared to life,” as it were. It does run smoothly and quietly, so one mystery is solved: the motor works just fine. Next step is to loosen the guides and procure tires for it. Does anyone out there have photos of the trunnion assembly that I could take a look at?
I am not sure about this model, but have you tried to check the mannual at wmhtoolsgroup.com ? You can contact Customer Relation at this number 800-274-6848 if this model is not available in the website. That is the most I can help you.. Good luck
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Happy news you all: I spliced a plug onto the end of the cut power cord, plugged her in, and she “roared to life,” as it were. It does run smoothly and quietly, so one mystery is solved: the motor works just fine. Next step is to loosen the guides and procure tires for it. Does anyone out there have photos of the trunnion assembly that I could take a look at?
Glad to see you’ve got a lot of help on this. I’ve been out of touch for a couple of days after I first posted. Helped my son move back into his apartment after his evac from Houston about a week ago. As anyone in the Houston area knows, there’s not going to be a shortage of firewood this year. Keep us posted on the saw. Glad the motor is ok.
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