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.
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- Exclusive Powermatic T-Square style Accu-Fence® maximizes accuracy and safety
- The Accu-Fence has complete adjustability for aligning to blade and squaring to table
- Sturdy cast iron table and trunnion assembly offers maximum rigidity for large work pieces
- Positive locking cam with pressure adjustment
- Oversized side plate can be used in the horizontal or vertical position
- Solid steel resaw post for optimum rigidity
- Blade tension release with electrical interlock prevents the bandsaw from starting when the blade is de-tensioned (patent pending)
- Heavy duty upper wheel support and tracking mechanism for smooth operation
- Solid cast iron upper and lower wheels create the momentum needed for heavy resaw
- High end blade guides with tool less adjustment provide stability, increasing cut accuracy
- Four sided blade guard for optimum protection
- Foot brake with magnetic switch interrupt provides user with hands free stopping option
- Magnetic switch protects the motor from harm due to potential electrical supply issues
- Heavy-duty 5 horsepower motor provides power needed for all projects
- 460V operation requires an additional 460V magnetic switch – part PM1800B-043C
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Specifications
Style (Type) |
Bandsaw |
Band Saw Size/Wheel Diameter (In.) |
18-1/2 |
Cutting Capacity Width (In.) |
18 |
Cutting Capacity Height (In.) |
18 |
Blade Length (In.) |
160 |
Blade Speed (SFPM) |
2300/4400 |
Table Size (L x W) (In.) |
24 x 27 |
Maximum Saw Blade Width (In.) |
1-1/2 |
Minimum Saw Blade Width (In.) |
1/8 |
Table Tilt (Deg.) |
10 Left, 45 Right |
Miter Gauge Positive Stops |
45, 90 |
Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required (CFM) |
600 |
Dust Port Outside Diameter (In.) |
4 |
Motor Power (HP) |
5 |
Motor Phase |
3 |
Motor Voltage (V.) |
230, 460 |
Prewired Voltage (V.) |
230 |
Motor Current (Amps) |
15/7.5 |