Powermatic · Table saw · 1965 to the 2000s

Powermatic 66

Name: Powermatic 66
Brand: Powermatic
Availability: InStock

Every old cabinet saw argument has two sides, and the Powermatic 66 is the one that isn't a Unisaw. It first shows up in Powermatic's 1965 catalog, built in McMinnville, Tennessee, with a C-flange motor mount that kept the motor's weight off the arbor and a fence that ran on two tubular bars. Powermatic kept making it for decades, under Houdaille, Stanwich and then Jet, and the paint gives you a rough date. Early saws are green, 1980s and early 90s saws gold, and later ones mustard yellow. The fence changed too, from Positrack to Biesemeyer to Powermatic's own Accu-Fence by 1997. Powermatic advertised a one-piece trunnion and a saw far heavier than its main rival, and the 1998 catalog still said made in the USA. It's heavy and simple, so a complete one with its fence and a motor your shop can run will last a lifetime.

Green paint (1965 to 1981)Gold paint (1982 to 1995)Yellow paint (1996 on)2 HP manual-switch version3 HP single-phase and 5 HP single- or three-phase1998 Home Workshop Special Edition (3 HP, 30 in rail)

Representative photo, made by AI from real seller photos. Every listing differs. How we make these →

Spec at a glance

Maker: Powermatic
Machine: Table saw
Era: Post-war (1946–1970)
Motors sold: Single or 3-phase
Launched: 1965
Made: 1965 to the 2000s
Capacity: 10 in blade, 3-1/8 in deep at 90° and 2-1/8 in at 45° (1979 manual)
Arbor: 5/8 in in sealed ball bearings (3/4 in optional in 1965); blade tilts left
Table: 28 x 38 in with extensions, 21-1/2 x 28 in without
Motor: 1-1/2 to 3 HP in 1965; 2, 3 and 5 HP single- or three-phase by 1989
Weight: 450 lb net with motor (1979); 614 lb shipping with motor, fence and rails (2005)
Also listed as: PM66, PM 66, Model 66, Powermatic Model 66
Typical eBay ask (Oct 19, 2026): $1,000–$1,025

Shop check

Power, iron, fence and freight

Power and phase: Powermatic sold the 66 with single-phase and three-phase motors from the start, and by 1989 the list ran from a 2 HP manual-switch saw to 3 HP single-phase and 5 HP single- or three-phase. Read the motor plate in the photos for phase and voltage. A three-phase saw needs a VFD or a rotary phase converter on house power, and the 3 HP single-phase motor runs on 230 V, not a 120 V outlet.
Motor and bearings: The motor hangs on Powermatic's C-flange mount on the saw-arm pivot, so its weight doesn't load the arbor, and three V-belts (two 3VX belts on later saws) drive the blade. Ask for a video of it starting and running with no blade. It should come up to speed quickly and run without a growl or a rattle from the cabinet.
Runout: The 5/8 in arbor runs in two sealed ball bearings, and standard bearings are still easy to buy. A dial indicator on the arbor flange or a blade plate is the real test. If you can't check it, ask whether the seller has replaced the bearings and listen for rumble in the running video.
Table and rust: The ground cast-iron top is about 21-1/2 x 28 in, with cast-iron wings bringing it to about 38 in wide. Ask for a photo across the table in raking light. Light surface rust cleans up, but pitting, a crack at a miter slot or a wing that won't sit flush is a bigger job.
Fence, guards and gauges: The fence dates the saw. Early 66s had Powermatic's Positrack round-rail fence, Biesemeyer T-square fences were standard by 1989, and the Accu-Fence was standard by 1997. A complete saw also has its blade guard and splitter with anti-kickback pawls, a miter gauge and the arbor wrench.
Trunnions and adjustments: Powermatic advertised a one-piece, wide-stance cast-iron trunnion. Ask the seller to crank the blade from full height to the bottom and tilt it to 45 degrees. Both handwheels should turn smoothly all the way, and the tilt should lock.
Blades and knives: It takes ordinary 10 in blades on a 5/8 in arbor, and Powermatic listed a dado width of up to 13/16 in on its later saws. Blades are no problem. Original inserts, guards and splitters are the parts that go missing.
Dating it: Read the serial on the red-on-aluminum Powermatic badge. Serials of 66-nnn mean 1965 to 1968, N66-nnnn (N is the last digit of the year) 1968 to 1977, and NN66-nnnn (a two-digit year) from 1978. Paint helps too. It's green through 1981, gold from 1982 to 1995 and mustard yellow after that.
Moving it: Powermatic gave 450 lb net with motor in 1979, and the 2005 manual lists 614 lb shipping with motor, fence and rails. That's freight or a trailer and a few helpers. Take the wings, fence and rails off before moving it.
Safety upgrades: Old 66s have a guard and splitter but no riving knife, and a saw with a bare blade needs its guard and splitter back. Check that the switch turns the saw off cleanly. Replace a frayed or cracked power cord before the first cut.

Should come with it

Rip fence and its rails (Positrack, Biesemeyer or Accu-Fence by year)
Cast-iron extension wings
Blade guard and splitter with anti-kickback pawls
Miter gauge and arbor wrench
The motor and its switch or starter

Hard to find if missing

Original Powermatic guard and splitter assemblies
Made-in-USA Powermatic parts, which are no longer made
Motor cover and early Positrack fence parts

Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing fence, guard or motor should come off the price.

What to check

Powermatic says its made-in-USA parts are no longer made, so missing guards, inserts and fence parts are the real cost. Arbor bearings are standard sizes, and a three-phase motor in a single-phase shop is the most common surprise.

01Motor plate: Ask for a clear photo of the motor plate. You want the phase and voltage your shop has, or a plan for a VFD.
02Serial and badge: Ask for a photo of the Powermatic badge with the serial. It tells you the year, and it should match the paint.
03Fence: Check the photos for the fence and both rails. A complete Biesemeyer or Accu-Fence should lock square and slide freely.
04Height and tilt: Ask the seller to raise, lower and tilt the blade on video. Both handwheels should turn smoothly end to end.
05Running: Ask for a video of the saw starting and running. It should spin up quickly and run quietly.
06Table: Look at the top in a raking-light photo. Surface rust is fine, but cracks or deep pits aren't.
07Guard and splitter: Check whether the guard, splitter and miter gauge are included. Missing originals are hard to find.
08Moving it: Plan the move before you pay. It weighs well over 400 lb, so bring help or book freight.

New to old iron? How to check a used woodworking machine covers runout, the table, bearings and the parts that go missing, and shipping a heavy machine covers freight, pickup and rigging it into the shop.

Buying guide

Which one to buy

§ Oct 19, 2026

Most 66s are three-phase, which means a VFD or rotary converter on house power, and single-phase saws with a fence start at $2,495. So we'd buy the 5 HP three-phase saw with a Biesemeyer at $750 and budget for the converter. The $1,107 single-phase dealer saw has no fence. Ask for the motor plate and a video of the blade cranking to full height and 45 degrees. Powermatic gave 450 lb net with the motor, so bring a trailer.

Listed now: 25
For parts: 0
Typical ask: $1,000–$1,025
Full range: $750–$4,495

Cheapest
$749.99+ ship
An early green saw (Powermatic painted them green through 1981) with its fence on the rails and a starter box. It's 3 HP 220V three-phase, so budget for the converter.
Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH$749.99 plus shipping (not stated)
Best value
$750.00+ ship
A Biesemeyer fence and 5 HP for a penny more than the cheapest saw. It's three-phase and pickup only.
Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "$750.00 plus shipping (not stated)

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 19, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.

Snapshot

For sale on eBay

8 of 25 listed

Checked Oct 19, 2026. Some may have sold.

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 19, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.

Used
- Cheapest
Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH
$749.99+ shipping
$749.99 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$749.99
Good buy
Green saw, 3 HP 220V three-phase, with fence and starter.
Seller: qsauctions
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH
Used
- Best value
Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "
$750.00+ shipping
$750.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$750.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Good buy
5 HP three-phase with a Biesemeyer.
Seller: eric65997
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "
Used
Powermatic 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp 230/460V 52" Fence
$1,013.91est. delivered
$1,000.00 + $13.91 shipping
Buy It Now$1,000.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Our take
5 HP three-phase 230/460V, titled with a 52 in fence that isn't fitted. Rusty top, a rag where the front handwheel goes. Confirm the $13.91 shipping.
Seller: adrianwo_55
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp 230/460V 52" Fence
Used
Powermatic 66-TA 10" Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V Single Phase 5HP (No Fence)
$1,107.00+ shipping
$1,107.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$1,107.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Our take
Dealer saw, 5 HP 220V single-phase, no fence. Rails shown.
Seller: bullseyeindustrialsales
99.9% positive
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic 66-TA 10" Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V Single Phase 5HP (No Fence)
Used
10" Powermatic Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)
$2,495.00+ shipping
$2,495.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$2,495.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Our take
66-TA, 3 HP single-phase 208/230V, 72 in rip.
Seller: tbrolyat
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: 10" Powermatic Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)
Used
- Check the seller
Powermatic Model 66 10 in Cabinet Table Saw, 50 in Rip, Fence & Rails
$979.58est. delivered
$900.00 + $79.58 shipping
Buy It Now$900.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Check the seller
No feedback, and only the badge is shown. Listed with a 50 in rip fence and rails.
Seller: bre669795
No feedback yet
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic Model 66 10 in Cabinet Table Saw, 50 in Rip, Fence & Rails
Used
- Check the seller
Powermatic 10" Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)
$2,600.00+ shipping
$2,600.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$2,600.00
Check the seller
No feedback, and the title nearly copies tbrolyat's $2,495 listing.
Seller: dopeychef
No feedback yet
View on eBay ↗: Powermatic 10" Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)
New old stock
- Priced high
NOS Powermatic 66 Table Saw 50” Fence 1Phase 3HP Beisemeyer 1995 Metallic Gold
$4,495.00+ shipping
$4,495.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$4,495.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Priced high
NOS 1995 gold, 3 HP single-phase with a Biesemeyer. Ask for proof it's unused.
Seller: bjsccj
98.6% positive
View on eBay ↗: NOS Powermatic 66 Table Saw 50” Fence 1Phase 3HP Beisemeyer 1995 Metallic Gold

Prices change daily. The live eBay search shows everything listed now, including anything new since Oct 19, 2026.

See every listing on eBay ↗eBay search

Compare with

Keep exploring

Brand

Machine

Era

Read

Powermatic 66

Spec at a glance

Maker

Powermatic

Machine

Table saw

Era

Post-war (1946–1970)

Motors sold

Single or 3-phase

Launched

1965

Made

1965 to the 2000s

Capacity

10 in blade, 3-1/8 in deep at 90° and 2-1/8 in at 45° (1979 manual)

Arbor

5/8 in in sealed ball bearings (3/4 in optional in 1965); blade tilts left

Table

28 x 38 in with extensions, 21-1/2 x 28 in without

Motor

1-1/2 to 3 HP in 1965; 2, 3 and 5 HP single- or three-phase by 1989

Weight

450 lb net with motor (1979); 614 lb shipping with motor, fence and rails (2005)

Also listed as

PM66, PM 66, Model 66, Powermatic Model 66

Typical eBay ask (Oct 19, 2026)

$1,000–$1,025

Power, iron, fence and freight

Power and phase

Powermatic sold the 66 with single-phase and three-phase motors from the start, and by 1989 the list ran from a 2 HP manual-switch saw to 3 HP single-phase and 5 HP single- or three-phase. Read the motor plate in the photos for phase and voltage. A three-phase saw needs a VFD or a rotary phase converter on house power, and the 3 HP single-phase motor runs on 230 V, not a 120 V outlet.

Motor and bearings

The motor hangs on Powermatic's C-flange mount on the saw-arm pivot, so its weight doesn't load the arbor, and three V-belts (two 3VX belts on later saws) drive the blade. Ask for a video of it starting and running with no blade. It should come up to speed quickly and run without a growl or a rattle from the cabinet.

Runout

The 5/8 in arbor runs in two sealed ball bearings, and standard bearings are still easy to buy. A dial indicator on the arbor flange or a blade plate is the real test. If you can't check it, ask whether the seller has replaced the bearings and listen for rumble in the running video.

Table and rust

The ground cast-iron top is about 21-1/2 x 28 in, with cast-iron wings bringing it to about 38 in wide. Ask for a photo across the table in raking light. Light surface rust cleans up, but pitting, a crack at a miter slot or a wing that won't sit flush is a bigger job.

Fence, guards and gauges

The fence dates the saw. Early 66s had Powermatic's Positrack round-rail fence, Biesemeyer T-square fences were standard by 1989, and the Accu-Fence was standard by 1997. A complete saw also has its blade guard and splitter with anti-kickback pawls, a miter gauge and the arbor wrench.

Trunnions and adjustments

Powermatic advertised a one-piece, wide-stance cast-iron trunnion. Ask the seller to crank the blade from full height to the bottom and tilt it to 45 degrees. Both handwheels should turn smoothly all the way, and the tilt should lock.

Blades and knives

It takes ordinary 10 in blades on a 5/8 in arbor, and Powermatic listed a dado width of up to 13/16 in on its later saws. Blades are no problem. Original inserts, guards and splitters are the parts that go missing.

Dating it

Read the serial on the red-on-aluminum Powermatic badge. Serials of 66-nnn mean 1965 to 1968, N66-nnnn (N is the last digit of the year) 1968 to 1977, and NN66-nnnn (a two-digit year) from 1978. Paint helps too. It's green through 1981, gold from 1982 to 1995 and mustard yellow after that.

Moving it

Powermatic gave 450 lb net with motor in 1979, and the 2005 manual lists 614 lb shipping with motor, fence and rails. That's freight or a trailer and a few helpers. Take the wings, fence and rails off before moving it.

Safety upgrades

Old 66s have a guard and splitter but no riving knife, and a saw with a bare blade needs its guard and splitter back. Check that the switch turns the saw off cleanly. Replace a frayed or cracked power cord before the first cut.

Should come with it

Rip fence and its rails (Positrack, Biesemeyer or Accu-Fence by year)

Cast-iron extension wings

Blade guard and splitter with anti-kickback pawls

Miter gauge and arbor wrench

The motor and its switch or starter

Hard to find if missing

Original Powermatic guard and splitter assemblies

Made-in-USA Powermatic parts, which are no longer made

Motor cover and early Positrack fence parts

Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing fence, guard or motor should come off the price.

What to check

01Motor plate: Ask for a clear photo of the motor plate. You want the phase and voltage your shop has, or a plan for a VFD.

02Serial and badge: Ask for a photo of the Powermatic badge with the serial. It tells you the year, and it should match the paint.

03Fence: Check the photos for the fence and both rails. A complete Biesemeyer or Accu-Fence should lock square and slide freely.

04Height and tilt: Ask the seller to raise, lower and tilt the blade on video. Both handwheels should turn smoothly end to end.

05Running: Ask for a video of the saw starting and running. It should spin up quickly and run quietly.

06Table: Look at the top in a raking-light photo. Surface rust is fine, but cracks or deep pits aren't.

07Guard and splitter: Check whether the guard, splitter and miter gauge are included. Missing originals are hard to find.

08Moving it: Plan the move before you pay. It weighs well over 400 lb, so bring help or book freight.

Powermatic 66

Spec at a glance

Power, iron, fence and freight

What to check

Which one to buy

For sale on eBay

Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH

Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "

Powermatic 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp 230/460V 52" Fence

Powermatic 66-TA 10" Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V Single Phase 5HP (No Fence)

10" Powermatic Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)

Powermatic Model 66 10 in Cabinet Table Saw, 50 in Rip, Fence & Rails

Powermatic 10" Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)

NOS Powermatic 66 Table Saw 50” Fence 1Phase 3HP Beisemeyer 1995 Metallic Gold

Compare with

Delta Unisaw 34-450

Powermatic 64 and 64A

Powermatic 60 8-Inch Jointer

Delta Unisaw 34-802

Keep exploring

Powermatic 66

Spec at a glance

Power, iron, fence and freight

What to check

Which one to buy

For sale on eBay

Powermatic Model 66 10" 3HP Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V 3PH

Powermatic Model 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp with Biesemeyer fense "

Powermatic 66 Table Saw 10" Tilting Arbor 3Ph 5Hp 230/460V 52" Fence

Powermatic 66-TA 10" Tilting Arbor Table Saw 220V Single Phase 5HP (No Fence)

10" Powermatic Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)

Powermatic Model 66 10 in Cabinet Table Saw, 50 in Rip, Fence & Rails

Powermatic 10" Table Saw, 72" Rip, 3 HP, 1Ph 208/230V (Model 66-TA)

NOS Powermatic 66 Table Saw 50” Fence 1Phase 3HP Beisemeyer 1995 Metallic Gold

Compare with

Delta Unisaw 34-450

Powermatic 64 and 64A

Powermatic 60 8-Inch Jointer

Delta Unisaw 34-802

Keep exploring