The new PM1800 Bandsaw is a part of the new breed of high performance products from Powermatic - the Gold Standard since 1921. Designed with an enormous 18 resaw, multi-step blade tension, precision blade guides, and a 5HP motor hungry for hardwoods, this powerhouse comes standard with all the extra features you've come to expect from Powermatic.
Features:
- Tension lever has full tension, partial tension, and blade release settings for easy blade changes and tracking
- Micro-adjustable, virtually tool-less bearing guide system gives close blade control while reducing friction
- Special grooved thrust bearing stabilizes smaller blades
- Heavy duty T-style rip fence has adjustable aluminum resaw fence
- Large 24 x 24 cast iron table
- 2-inch diameter solid steel pin for resaw work
- 18-inch resaw, and 18-inch blade to column capacity
- Max Thickness Capacity is 18 Inches
- Magnetic starter with power indicator lamp and jumbo stop
- Chrome knobs and handle ensure solid grip and firm locking of parts
- Computer balanced cast iron wheels reduce vibration
- Dual 4-inch exhaust ports for effective dust and chip removal
- Adjustable miter gauge with stops