Giuliano this is so uplifting to see a young man as yourself so driven! This country could use a lot more young people with your positive work ethic. Thank-you
Your passion, respect and love toward woodworks is obvious. I salute you young man. I can’t imagine the hard work you’ve invested there to follow your dream. Wish you all the best
I just picked up an older green powermatic similar to this one. Stupid question, do you use a gear puller to get the cranks off? I loosened the set screws but they don't budge
Hmmm if I remember correctly mine came off without too much trouble but who knows how long it's been since yours were off. If you don't have a gear puller, this would be a great excuse to pick one up. They're super handy :D
@@yotube123454321 yep gear puller and heat did it! It's a green machine from the 60s or 70s, everything works but I really want to take it all apart as you did and replace bearings and get all the machined parts rust free. Thanks for the reply and good job getting that sucker upstairs brother! You're a stubborn sob like me lol
@@michaelrobinson952 FREE! Osha forced a factory by my old job to get rid of it because there were no guards or safety stuff on it. Also a worker there cut half his hand off on it!
I'm picking up a 66 that was made in 93. Loved you video. I'm looking forward to the taredown. Out of curiosity. Do you own the house or are you the upstairs appartment that uses their table saw at all hours of the night? Just asken?
Congrats on the 66! Such great machines that will make you smile to use :) I was living a mile from my parents and they let me use the "empty nest" attic as a shop after work. I never ran big tools after 10pm out of respect but they were very supportive of me developing the hobby and I was extremely lucky to have been able to assemble a shop in their house. So in short, this was a "home" situation not an apartment. Good luck with your new toy and have fun!!
would eyed13 that's the best compliment you could give me! Thanks!! :D it's very rewarding cleaning and understanding how the machine works. You're in for a good time! Congrats!
I just finished my second PM66 restoration tonight. I think I enjoyed the restorations as much as any woodworking projects. There is something about the 66….
Congrats on finishing the restoration! I haven't owned many old table saws but the PM66 is a beauty indeed. I totally agree that just caring for the machine was as much fun as working with it. The fact that it works so smoothly with some TLC after decades of use is a real joy. If I upgrade to a larger shop someday I might buy another cabinet saw but I'm certain the PM will still be a centerpiece of that shop. Thanks for sharing!
@@Rudyhar12345 oh wow! That's awesome!!! Congratulations! It's a wonderful tool in so many ways. I recently moved and the saw is back in Chicago so I'll ask its current caretaker if they can't find a brand name on the vfd.
Crap, I missed your comment. I don't think I replaced the belts. If I did, I definitely just bought something affordable until I was proven that I needed something fancier.
Beautiful saw man! I just picked one up myself from an auction and i totally didn’t pay attention if it was a single or 3 phase. Turns out it is a 3 phase and of course i only have single phase as most people do. So my question is how do you have yours hooked up? I’m at loss right now on how to hook it up. Thanks in advance.
Hey randy, you'll need to get a phase converter. There are a few types but do some research and you'll find one that fits your needs. It'll probably cost a few hundreds but shouldn't be complicated to make your great saw useable. Mine already had one installed by the previous owner so I was in luck. Congrats on your new saw!
You probably won't be surprised that my answer is "it depends". Firstly, I don't really know that much about the market because I haven't been looking recently but if it needs some real work done beyond a good cleaning/lubing I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred bucks. The risk a buyer faces is not knowing the extent of repairs needed before purchasing. This saw needed no repairs and came with a huge amount of useful accessories and add-ons that justified its price.
I have a '88 Felder saw and a 500kg,70 jear old Jointer (all have 400V and 5,5hp), i now how mutch work do you have with your new 'nd hand saw! Adjust you saw fine, the work after a fine adjusting it's better! Thx for this video, you have an abo!
Giuliano's Things it's a no name, the plate is not exist. Add me in Instagram, when it's ready i made picture! On Instagram you can see also my KFS36, my saw.
I just inherited my grandfather’s 66. It was a huge ordeal getting it here, but I’m fixin to take it all apart and give it a good cleaning before putting it to work.
Found your channel via @turgworks on IG. You do a very good job here! Where did you install your workshop in the building? It looks like it's upstairs?! What about neighbors? Anyway, subscribed!
Great to have you! The shop is actually in the attic up three flights of stairs haha. I don't make a ton of noise at night when it might cause problems for neighbors so that's helped me stay out of trouble haha. The biggest issue is having too much stuff in a small space and being lazy about reorganizing and getting rid of tools because that entails hauling stuff up and down. My next shop will either be at ground level or will have a freight elevator lol.
Thanks! I want a riving knife but I can't find a good one to retrofit since it's an older saw. What I've seen doesn't impress me much. I'll probably just integrate a splitter into the insert.
I used a Shark Guard splitter on my old Delta Contractor Saw. You're correct in that retrofits aren't perfect, but these are pretty decent, and they make one for the PM66. www.thesharkguard.com/index.html
Giuliano this is so uplifting to see a young man as yourself so driven! This country could use a lot more young people with your positive work ethic. Thank-you
Thanks Paul! It's easy when you enjoy the work :D Cheers!
4:10 was the cutest. No help until you pay the kiss tax!
Those stairs though 😂. I’m thinking of every sheet of plywood and board over 8’. Ugh I’m exhausted watching this.
Yup, it's no small task bringing things in and out of that shop haha :D Very grateful to have access to it anyways!
Your passion, respect and love toward woodworks is obvious.
I salute you young man.
I can’t imagine the hard work you’ve invested there to follow your dream.
Wish you all the best
Hey, thank you! That's very nice of you to say. There's a wild project coming down the pipeline so stick around! Cheers :D
That video was exhausting. I can just imagine the hard work involved. If I had tried this I would have stuffed it up. Good work.
Thanks! The whole process seemed enormous but if you take it in bites it's much more manageable. That video covered several weeks :)
I just picked up an older green powermatic similar to this one. Stupid question, do you use a gear puller to get the cranks off? I loosened the set screws but they don't budge
Hmmm if I remember correctly mine came off without too much trouble but who knows how long it's been since yours were off. If you don't have a gear puller, this would be a great excuse to pick one up. They're super handy :D
@@yotube123454321 yep gear puller and heat did it! It's a green machine from the 60s or 70s, everything works but I really want to take it all apart as you did and replace bearings and get all the machined parts rust free. Thanks for the reply and good job getting that sucker upstairs brother! You're a stubborn sob like me lol
Robert Gnazzo
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for your Powermatic 66?
@@michaelrobinson952 FREE! Osha forced a factory by my old job to get rid of it because there were no guards or safety stuff on it. Also a worker there cut half his hand off on it!
I'm picking up a 66 that was made in 93. Loved you video. I'm looking forward to the taredown. Out of curiosity. Do you own the house or are you the upstairs appartment that uses their table saw at all hours of the night? Just asken?
Congrats on the 66! Such great machines that will make you smile to use :) I was living a mile from my parents and they let me use the "empty nest" attic as a shop after work. I never ran big tools after 10pm out of respect but they were very supportive of me developing the hobby and I was extremely lucky to have been able to assemble a shop in their house. So in short, this was a "home" situation not an apartment. Good luck with your new toy and have fun!!
Upstairs... no way. I guess it doesn't weigh much more than a waterbed though.
Hooking up the switch... epic.
Never carried a waterbed but I bet one would also make my back hurt haha
I really enjoyed your video. I started tearing down my PM66 today.
Thanks Michael! Have fun, it's a satisfying way to spend an afternoon (or 5 haha)
Michael Cooper if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for your Powermatic 66?
I just bought a 66, you inspired me to dig into it. Thanks for posting.
would eyed13 that's the best compliment you could give me! Thanks!! :D it's very rewarding cleaning and understanding how the machine works. You're in for a good time! Congrats!
would eyed13
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for your Powermatic 66?
Just wrapping up exactly what you did , after 25 years of use , it was an adventure 👍
Nice! Thing probably feels like a whole new saw, huh? Congrats and here's to another 25 years!
I just finished my second PM66 restoration tonight. I think I enjoyed the restorations as much as any woodworking projects. There is something about the 66….
Congrats on finishing the restoration! I haven't owned many old table saws but the PM66 is a beauty indeed. I totally agree that just caring for the machine was as much fun as working with it. The fact that it works so smoothly with some TLC after decades of use is a real joy. If I upgrade to a larger shop someday I might buy another cabinet saw but I'm certain the PM will still be a centerpiece of that shop. Thanks for sharing!
Epic guy who gave you the dado! :D Hilarious vid, thanks!
RIGHT?? He was great throughout the whole ordeal but gifting the dado was cherry on top. Super swell guy.
How did you get the 3 phase to run off the power you had?
With a variable frequency drive! Check em out!
@@yotube123454321 which one did you get?
@@Rudyhar12345 ooooo couldn't say. The guy had already installed his before I purchased the saw. I just needed to get a smaller plug.
@@yotube123454321 Okay thanks for getting back to me. I just picked up the same saw. Can't wait to tear it down and build it up
@@Rudyhar12345 oh wow! That's awesome!!! Congratulations! It's a wonderful tool in so many ways. I recently moved and the saw is back in Chicago so I'll ask its current caretaker if they can't find a brand name on the vfd.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I can relate to it so well!!! 😁
Great work man! By chance did you end up replacing the belts or just reused the ones it came with? If replaced do you recommend a certain brand?
Crap, I missed your comment. I don't think I replaced the belts. If I did, I definitely just bought something affordable until I was proven that I needed something fancier.
Beautiful saw man! I just picked one up myself from an auction and i totally didn’t pay attention if it was a single or 3 phase. Turns out it is a 3 phase and of course i only have single phase as most people do. So my question is how do you have yours hooked up? I’m at loss right now on how to hook it up. Thanks in advance.
Hey randy, you'll need to get a phase converter. There are a few types but do some research and you'll find one that fits your needs. It'll probably cost a few hundreds but shouldn't be complicated to make your great saw useable. Mine already had one installed by the previous owner so I was in luck. Congrats on your new saw!
Buy vfd and mount it to the machine that’s what I did I wires an on off switch from the vfd as well
What year is your saw man!
Truly a work of Art in this NOW throwawayworld😕
Oh, right.....the motor🤦♂️
Lol good job, I'm only here cause I'm tasked with putting new bearings on the arbor on the shop table saw.
Good luck!
@@yotube123454321 thanks, went well, table saw runs nice and smooth, and quiet now
What cleaner are you using?
That's just Simple Green diluted a bit. It's what I had around
How much would you say a Powermatic 66 that needs to be restored is worth?
You probably won't be surprised that my answer is "it depends". Firstly, I don't really know that much about the market because I haven't been looking recently but if it needs some real work done beyond a good cleaning/lubing I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred bucks. The risk a buyer faces is not knowing the extent of repairs needed before purchasing. This saw needed no repairs and came with a huge amount of useful accessories and add-ons that justified its price.
This whole video leads up to one epic punch line..."this thing might be helpful".
Biggest combination of relief/embarrassment I've felt in a while ;)
Followed by, “Idiot!” 😄
I have a '88 Felder saw and a 500kg,70 jear old Jointer (all have 400V and 5,5hp), i now how mutch work do you have with your new 'nd hand saw!
Adjust you saw fine, the work after a fine adjusting it's better! Thx for this video, you have an abo!
What kind of jointer do you have? Old jointers hold a special place in my heart :)
Giuliano's Things it's a no name, the plate is not exist. Add me in Instagram, when it's ready i made picture! On Instagram you can see also my KFS36, my saw.
Great video. POWERMATIC!
Is that a Powermatic 50 6'' Jointer?
Hi! close! It's a Powermatic 60 which was the 8" model. A lot of lumber comes in the 6" - 8" widths so I opted for the larger option. It's a beast :)
I would like a Powermatic 50 for my future 12x20 garage/shop.
Go for it! A good jointer is basically a necessity for any shop and that's a good choice :D
Yes, I like old American made woodworking machines they are the best.
I just inherited my grandfather’s 66. It was a huge ordeal getting it here, but I’m fixin to take it all apart and give it a good cleaning before putting it to work.
What a nice thing to thing to remember him by using. It'll be worth it 100x over.
Is that saw in your living room..Why the foul mouth?
Found your channel via @turgworks on IG. You do a very good job here!
Where did you install your workshop in the building? It looks like it's upstairs?! What about neighbors?
Anyway, subscribed!
Great to have you! The shop is actually in the attic up three flights of stairs haha. I don't make a ton of noise at night when it might cause problems for neighbors so that's helped me stay out of trouble haha. The biggest issue is having too much stuff in a small space and being lazy about reorganizing and getting rid of tools because that entails hauling stuff up and down. My next shop will either be at ground level or will have a freight elevator lol.
Oh boy! Good luck in your journey :-)
This is exactly what I'm doing right now with the same saw. Except mine needs a new motor (probably)
Bummer about the new motor but congrats on having a great saw! It's a joy to work with
Always remove the top and carry it separately.
your neighbors must love you!
Big power tools off by 10. Haven't had any problems yet :p
It's amazing the weight of the saws didn't fall through the floor.
I've made sure to move other heavy tools onto different joists :P Only one way to find out the breaking point haha
That was awesome.
Thanks! :)
lot of wrok cool restoration. top!!!
Thanks pieter!
I have this 66 in my shop as 2nd tablesaw, and another Unisaw, 2 saws are better than one...
If you have the space, definitely! :D
Nice restoration. Please get yourself a riving knife or splitter. You can work without a guard if careful, but the knife will save you from the wood.
Thanks! I want a riving knife but I can't find a good one to retrofit since it's an older saw. What I've seen doesn't impress me much. I'll probably just integrate a splitter into the insert.
I used a Shark Guard splitter on my old Delta Contractor Saw. You're correct in that retrofits aren't perfect, but these are pretty decent, and they make one for the PM66. www.thesharkguard.com/index.html
Wowww, que bárbaro!
When you send little guys to do big guy jobs.
mesmerizing...
Couldn't have done it without your help
Please put a blade guard on the saw !
Sou do Amazonas gotaria de compra uma bancada dessa muito boa pro meu oficio
Got one for free