Recent content by Medicken

I have a late 70's Powermatic 1150A. It is a great press, at least for my needs. Most of my work is with wood but when I want to drill in steel, no problem at all. Also, do not discount a 3phase machine. You can get a VFD for under $150 and have variable speed. It sure beats the heck out of...

I also use the johnsons paste wax. No silicon to cause finish problems later. In fact, it went on the table of my Oliver 232.

There is not a pressure gauge on the pump, but it is the pressure lube model. The one remaining tag recommends 3-5hp, currently a 3hp motor on it now. I will stay with that until something goes wrong with it. The pressure switch shuts off at 120psi and given the age of the unit I will most...

The only issue with that is the local Speedaire Rep is Grainger. Any idea on CFM ratings? The compressor runs as it should and is in service now. But, it will need some maintenance in the near future.

I have recently purchased a new to me Speedaire 60 gal 2 stage compressor and am having a tough time finding any info on it. I have been to Grainger and all they can come up with is a parts diagram, and not a very good one at that. My best guess is that the compressor was made in the 70's and...