Description
The new PM1800 Bandsaw is a part of the new breed of high performance products from Powermatic – the Gold Standard since 1921. Designed with an enormous 18″ resaw, multi-step blade tension, precision blade guides, and a 5HP motor hungry for hardwoods, this powerhouse comes standard with all the extra features you’ve come to expect from Powermatic.
Features:
- Blade tension lever has full tension, partial tension, and blade release settings for easy blade changes and tracking
- Micro-adjustable, tool-less bearing guide system gives close blade control while reducing friction
- Special grooved thrust bearing stabilizes smaller blades
- Heavy duty T-style rip fence has adjustable aluminum resaw fence
- Large 24″ x 24″ cast iron table
- 2-inch diameter solid steel pin for resaw work
- Magnetic starter with power indicator lamp and jumbo stop
- Chrome knobs and handles ensure solid grip and firm locking of parts
- Computer balanced cast iron wheels reduce vibration
- Dual 4-inch exhaust ports for effective dust and chip removal
- Adjustable miter gauge with stops
