Powermatic PM15 manual

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    PM 1 5 Planer/Molder Planing or moldings, the choice is yours – with the new PM15 from Powermatic, you can do both with one machine. Loaded with features and built for performance and value. The Gold Standard Since 1921.[...]

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    PM15 Planer/Molder The Gold Standar d Since 1921. The new PM15 from Powermatic is loaded with features that make it a standout. Large 5HP motor gives the unit 15" wide planing capacity and enough power to run double knife sets for molding. ■ The stand is fully enclosed and is equipped with integral casters for shop mobility . ■ T wo feed s[...]

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    Large handwheel and easy to read inch/metric scale for fast set up Heavy duty cast iron table suppor ted by 4 columns for accuracy 2-speed gearbox for rough and finish work Big 5HP motor accommodates 15 " x 6 1 / 2 " capacity Integral casters for complete mobility[...]

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    Knives Moldings Cove Moldings • Designed for use in a corner as a smooth 4570930 3 / 4 " x 3 / 4 " blend between two right angled sur faces, at floor or ceiling • Smaller sizes of ten used to clean up corners in paneling or to give a finished look beneath the overhang of a desktop Chair Rail Moldings • These popular moldings are usu[...]

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    Brick Molding • Thick molding provides a sur face for brick or 4571800 up to 2 5 / 8 " thick other siding (brick molding) Base Cap Moldings • For use on the top edge of a standard flat 4571630 11 / 16 " x 1 3 / 8 " baseboard to give it a more ornate look • Closes the gap between uneven walls and baseboards • Also for use as t[...]

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    PM 1 5 Planer/Molder The Gold Standard Since 1921. Model Number PM15 Stock Number 1120003 Motor HP/V oltage/Phase 5HP 230V 1PH Working Width 15 " Maximum Depth Cut Planing 1 / 8 " Maximum Depth Cut Molding 3 / 4 " Minimum Thickness 3 / 16 " Maximum Thickness 6 1 / 2 " Urethane Infeed Roller Diameter 1 1 / 2 " Urethane [...]