11/04/2026
Big upgrade in the shop, and I can’t wait to put this beast to work! 🪵💪
I just brought home a vintage Powermatic Model 180, 18-inch thickness planer to replace my 15-inch Grizzly. With a 7½ HP motor—more than double the Grizzly’s 3 HP—this machine brings some serious muscle and extra capacity to the shop!
It’s hooked up to three-phase power, and tomorrow it gets its first workout as I start building a new table. This old iron has plenty of character, and I’m excited to see what it can do. I have a feeling it’s going to handle just about anything I send its way!
Stay tuned—let’s see how it goes!