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Used Powermatic 66 vs. New Advice
Hello All,
I am looking at a used Powermatic 66 (attached) with a Baldor 3HP, 1-ph, for around $1,400. It is about 5-7 years old. They claim it wasn't used too much and well taken care of. Unfortunately I have to take their word. It looks to be in pretty good shape from the pictures (a little rust on top that should be able to remove). I will have to drive about 7 hours to get it and the person that is selling it doesn't have 220V to fire it up. The other option is to buy a new PM 66 or PM 2000 for $2,500-2,800 with a Tiawanese motor. It is hard to find a used one. Any advice or suggestions welcome.
A used PM66 is still better than a .......???
Kevin,
I would have a hard time turning the deal down even though, as you say, you have to take their word for the condition. I have a '93 model 66 and I can assure you it would be very hard to abuse this saw without leaving marks.
Trust your instinct and believe only what you can see and touch.
Brad
(who dearly loves his 66)