Powermatic 14″ Band Saw
A Short History of Powermatic
Like so many companies Powermatic was started by an entrepreneur looking for a solution to a problem. Leonard F. Smith Jr., a seller of rough cut lumber in 1921, believed he could get a better price for his lumber if it had a smoother surface. He set off to design and build a lumber planer for his business. His machine was seen by other lumbermen in the business and Mr. Smith built and sold them planers. Thus began the journey of the Powermatic name and product line. Today Powermatic produces one of the best lines of power tools manufactured.
This PWBS-14CS Band Saw has an extra-large, two-piece cast-iron table. It consists of a 15″ x 15″ tilting section and a fixed 15″ x 5″ extension for a total working surface area of 15″ x 20″. A balanced, nine spoke cast-iron wheel makes for smooth blade travel, and a CARTER™ quick tension release lever makes blade changing easy. A micro-adjustable dual bearing blade guide system is featured above and below the table. A work lamp and chip blower improves the working conditions around the saw. A Poly-V belt maximizes power transmission while minimizing noise and vibration. The saw has a full 6″ under-guide capacity with a 13-1/2″ frame-to-blade clearance.
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Features
- * CARTER™ quick-tension release lever with full tension and blade release levels
* With a powerful 1-1/2 HP TEFC motor and a wide Poly-V belt, full power is transferred from the motor to the drive wheel
* Features a durable micro-adjustable dual bearing blade guide system above and below the table
* Extra-large, two-piece cast-iron table consists of a 15″ x 20-7/8″ tilting (45° right and 10° left) section and a fixed 15″ x 5″ extension for a total working surface of 15″ x 20″
* Exclusive design, quick-release precision T-square style rip fence with 4″ resaw attachment
* Precision-balanced, nine-spoke cast-iron wheels run smoothly
* Easy-to-read tensioning gauge settings indicated in blade width increments
* Full 6″ under-guide capacity with 13-1/2″ width capacity
* 60 Watt lamp built into the body provides direct light on the blade and workpiece while cutting (bulb not included)
* Chip blower ensures a clean, visible cut line
Specifications
- Motor Horsepower 1-1/2 HP
Motor Type 1 Phase
Motor Voltage 115/230 Volt; Pre-wired 115 Volt
Blade Length 93-1/2″
Blade Speed 3,000 SFPM
Cutting Capacity (Height) 6″
Cutting Capacity (Width) 13-1/2″
Minimum Saw Blade (Width) 1/8″
Maximum Saw Blade (Width) 3/4″
Table Tilt 45° Right & 10° Left
Table Dimensions 15″ x 15″ (L x W)
Table Dimensions w/ Extension 15″ x 20-7/8″ (L x W)
Table Height 44″
Stand Type Closed
Dust Chute Diameter 4″
Overall Dimensions 20″ x 34″ x 68″ (L x W x H)
Net Weight 203 lbs.
Shipping Weight 221 lbs.
