EDIT: In case you're in the market, I sold this on FB Marketplace for $700. Sold it to the first person who responded, which was <2 hours after I posted. So lessons learned I was probably a little low on price (not complaining, just FYI what these might sell for), and FB Marketplace for selling large tools is the way to go. Thanks for the advice to those who responded.
I recently purchased an 8" jointer so it's time to sell my beloved Powermatic 54a. Going to try here first before I post this for sale anywhere else.
I'm asking $700 $600, including mobile base and 3 sets of knives (2 dull, 1 sharp set on machine). I live about 30 minutes south of Indianapolis and would be glad to demo the jointer at my shop if you're interested. You can contact me here by PM, or my email is my WN username @yahoo.com.
I bought this new at Woodcraft ~15 years ago. I've ran a lot of lumber over it, but I'd consider it in above average condition. The bed doesn't have the factory finish, there are a few minor scratches and some swirl marks where I've had to buff out some surface rust over the years, but it's not pitted or anything like that. The beds are as level and coplanar as I can measure. Everything works just like it did when I bought it. It holds its adjustments well. In fact, about the only time I ever messed with anything is right after a knife change, *maybe* having to adjust the outfeed table to match the new knives. It has plenty of power, is very stable, and with a sharp set of knives will leave a finish as fine as any straight knife jointer out there. The long bed is a plus, and this machine has never let me down. If you've never looked at a Powermatic jointer from this era, the fit and finish is exceptional. I hate to sell it, but I needed a bigger machine and I don't have room for two. It will make someone a great jointer.
I recently purchased an 8" jointer so it's time to sell my beloved Powermatic 54a. Going to try here first before I post this for sale anywhere else.
I'm asking $700 $600, including mobile base and 3 sets of knives (2 dull, 1 sharp set on machine). I live about 30 minutes south of Indianapolis and would be glad to demo the jointer at my shop if you're interested. You can contact me here by PM, or my email is my WN username @yahoo.com.
I bought this new at Woodcraft ~15 years ago. I've ran a lot of lumber over it, but I'd consider it in above average condition. The bed doesn't have the factory finish, there are a few minor scratches and some swirl marks where I've had to buff out some surface rust over the years, but it's not pitted or anything like that. The beds are as level and coplanar as I can measure. Everything works just like it did when I bought it. It holds its adjustments well. In fact, about the only time I ever messed with anything is right after a knife change, *maybe* having to adjust the outfeed table to match the new knives. It has plenty of power, is very stable, and with a sharp set of knives will leave a finish as fine as any straight knife jointer out there. The long bed is a plus, and this machine has never let me down. If you've never looked at a Powermatic jointer from this era, the fit and finish is exceptional. I hate to sell it, but I needed a bigger machine and I don't have room for two. It will make someone a great jointer.
