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The Powermatic PM1500 is a bandsaw that was developed for commercial as well as personal use. The machine itself is very sleek and easily situates in any type of workshop. It also boasts key features that may only be present on larger, higher grade band saws.

Specifications:

• Cast iron table is 21-1⁄2 inches long x 16 inches wide. 
• Two milled slots for the miter gauge (which is included). 
• Table tilts 10 degrees to the left and 45 degrees to the right.

The fence is of a Biesemeyer-style design, is easily adjustable. The extruded aluminum fence plate is of exceptional design and can be easily changed from its 6-1⁄2 inch high position to 7⁄16 inch low position. This is accomplished by loosening two knobs on the fence back.  The 6-1⁄2 inch-long, 11⁄2 inch -diameter steel pin that provides a single point of contact setup, fits effortlessly with the fence.

The PM1500 also boasts a magnetic switch and two unique electrical safety features. 

The first is a cut-out switch which prevents the saw from powering up when it is not being tensioned. The switch is built into the blade-tensioning lever and effectively eliminates the risk of the blade jumping off the wheels when its loose.

The second is a truly unique feature that simply just a magnetic “key” situated just above the on/off switch; if you remove it the switch will be disabled.

The upper and lower blade guides do not require a tool when adjusting and are fairly thick. All elements of the guides – double roller-bearing side guides and a rear-thrust bearing – can be adjusted independently.

It has two dust ports that do an outstanding job. AS an extension of the machine to keep things tidy, two brushes are deployed in the lower cabinet. The first sweeps the blade clean while the other sweeps the tire clean.

For more information on the Powermatic PM1500 bandsaw you can visit the Powermatic website.

SOURCE: Popular Woodworking Magazine