I was hoping to have first choice for under $350. If I did I'd take two (of the six that were there) so I could have a parts machine. I ended up being the high bidder at $225.
$30 more bought me a box of "parts";
and a factory outboard stand.
They are powered by 3/4 horse Robbins and Meyers three phase motors.
Which are dual voltage.
I've never had such an easy time finding out the birthday of a machine.
Jeff Smith replied to my post on OWWM.org. He thinks he may know "GLM", one Gerald Motley, a Sales Manager at Powermatic in the 1980's.
I ran them both, and chose the one that ran smoothest for my user.
The other will go into my rathole for storage.
Both came with a nicely made dusthood with a flip up grille.
My kind and wonderful wife has registered me for the Michael Hosaluk woodturning class at Lee Valley. As this is a little like Al Unser teaching Drivers Ed., I've been reading and practising like a madman. My friend Don Kondra kindly provided me with some education and experience, of which I am grateful.
Me and my first shavings, Don's Shop, photo by Mr.Kondra himself.
The final tally is:
2 PM45 lathes consisting of a stand, bed, headstock, vs assembly, motor and electrics, and all knobs
3 complete tailstocks including wrenches and live centres
1 spare tailstock wrench
1 spare live centre
4 banjos
1 8" plate
1 6"
2 4"
1 3"
2 4" rests
2 6"
1 16"
4 12"
1 90°
3 spur drives
1 knockout rod
1 outboard stand
The bill came to just over $500.
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