Parts for Powermatic Model 90 Wood Lathe

Oct 10, 2005 4 Replies
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I am looking for a few parts for a Powermatic Model 90 Wood Lathe that I just picked up. I took out the variable speed dial tonight and it looks like the plunger lock pin and its spring are missing and have been for sometime since the hole is filled with saw dust.



Also, there are 4 "Nylatron" Washers with an E-6 next to it in the print that are also missing from the spring loaded shouldered cap screw that holds the VS dial on. The spring is marked "JS-4" in the print.



Anyone have any idea what the plunger does or is made of? It looks like it does nothing more than keep pressure on the VS dial. If that is the case I will make one out of brass and pick up a spring. If the parts are available at a decent price I would just rather buy them.



Any help greatly appreciated. This was also cross posted to rec.woodworking



Thanks, Steve



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On 10 Oct 2005 00:11:55 -0700, with neither quill nor qualm, " snipped-for-privacy@aol.com" quickly quoth:

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Drop an email to

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Leigh rebuilds Powermatic lathes, and I think at one time bought every surplus one that was in Southern California.

He is a regular poster here.

Gunner

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Yes, we have the parts you are looking for. The plunger you refer to is to keep the spindle lock from being engaged when the spindle is turning. Makes awful noises when this happens!!!! Leigh at MarMachine

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Try Redmond & Sons in Atlanta. They used to have a warehouse full of powermatic lathes and parts.

Charles Friedman Ventura, CA (with a powermatic 45)

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Do you still sell powermatic 90 parts. Looking for spring and shoulder bolt for speed control. Also top pulley for the reeves if available

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