10-09-2018, 08:00 PM
I'm afraid I might become of of those "tool collectors" instead of a woodworker, but the online auction I frequent keeps giving these things away. In this case it was a Powermatic 701 on a stand I got for $142. Printed off a manual, cleaned it up and adjusted the gibs, and made sure it runs tonight. No bits and only came with the 5/8" chisel bushing so I have questions:
Is there any trick to adjusting the gibs? I followed the manual and it goes up and down fairly easy manually but the compression cylinder doesn't return it to the up position by itself. Should it? I had to take it off to clean the gears and it is still plenty strong but it won't lift the head by itself.
I've been looking at some bits and I sort of assumed that I would need bits for a 5/8" bushing but none of the sets I've looked say anything about whether they are for a 5/8" or a 3/4" bushing. I need some help on this issue as well as any suggestions for a good "beginner" set of bits. Are the smaller bits ever used?
Any advise of use would be appreciated. I have a mission style recliner in mind as soon as I can restock my cherry.
Papa Jim
Is there any trick to adjusting the gibs? I followed the manual and it goes up and down fairly easy manually but the compression cylinder doesn't return it to the up position by itself. Should it? I had to take it off to clean the gears and it is still plenty strong but it won't lift the head by itself.
I've been looking at some bits and I sort of assumed that I would need bits for a 5/8" bushing but none of the sets I've looked say anything about whether they are for a 5/8" or a 3/4" bushing. I need some help on this issue as well as any suggestions for a good "beginner" set of bits. Are the smaller bits ever used?
Any advise of use would be appreciated. I have a mission style recliner in mind as soon as I can restock my cherry.
Papa Jim
I had a good day. I used every tool I own!