Powermatic PM 701 Mortiser

Price: $900.00

Condition: NIC

Availability: Ready for Immediate Pickup

Location: Fontana, CA

Description

Core Specs

  • Motor: 3/4 HP induction motor
  • Voltage: 115/230V dual‑voltage
  • Phase: 1‑phase
  • Motor RPM: ~1,725 RPM
  • Chisel Capacity: 1/4ā€ to 1/2ā€ (standard), up to 5/8ā€ on some runs
  • Chuck Size: 1/2ā€
  • Stroke Length: ~4–5ā€ (typical for this generation)
  • Max Chisel-to-Fence Distance: ~4ā€
  • Max Stock Height: ~4–5ā€ under chisel
  • Feed Lever: Single‑sided, reversible
  • Depth Stop: Mechanical, adjustable

Construction

  • Base: Cast‑iron
  • Column: Cast‑iron
  • Head Assembly: Cast‑iron
  • Fence: Steel fence with adjustable hold‑down
  • Table: Cast‑iron mortising table with adjustable stops
  • Hold‑Down: Adjustable steel hold‑down clamp
  • Weight: ~90–110 lbs depending on production year

Safety

  • Magnetic switch (on later production runs)
  • Rack‑and‑pinion head travel
  • Gas‑assist or spring‑assist return (varies by year)
  • Reversible handle for left/right operation
  • Quick‑adjust depth stop
  • Powermatic industrial yellow finish

KEY FEATURES

  • Unused — extremely rare for this model
  • True Powermatic cast‑iron build — not hobby junk
  • 3/4HP motor — correct for benchtop industrial mortisers of its era
  • Rack‑and‑pinion head movement — smooth, accurate plunges
  • Cast‑iron table and column — stable, vibration‑free mortising
  • Adjustable fence + hold‑down — keeps stock locked in
  • Dual‑voltage motor — 115V or 230V operation
  • Compact industrial footprint — fits any cabinet or millwork shop

Notes:

  • New-in-crate. Unused. Sold exactly as received. NO TAX – NO FREIGHT – NO REGRETS