Sliding headstock with electronic variable speed (forward and reverse)
Brass-tipped knockout bar concentrates the action in the sliding handle; the brass tip will not damage drive centers
Digital RPM readout for accurate speed adjustments
Redesigned tool rest geometry allows for better chisel movement along the tool rest
Set of dead centers which hold a spindle for visual comparison
Spindle lock and built in spindle indexing on the headstock for drilling hole patterns, routing flutes, and other equally spaced features
Tool caddy allows convenient access to centers and wrenches
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I don't think this deal is noteworthy at all, but powermatic is one of the woodworking power tool makers held in the highest regard until you get to the real gucci stuff (like Robust and American Beauty). They aren't the value proposition by a long shot, but they are well regarded.
This is the most overpriced lathe I have ever seen and it's on a deal sight I can find these for days for a couple hundred bucks in FaceBook even this brand shouldn't be charging nearly 5 grand for such a simple and old tool. It's like all of those drill presses on here they post for 2 grand, I mean where are the deals??
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