Powermatic Houdaille Model 400 Hollow Chisel Mortiser

Title: Powermatic Houdaille Model 400 Hollow Chisel Mortiser — No Reserve

Category: Woodworking Machinery / Shop Equipment

Starting Bid: $100 — No Reserve

Description:

For sale: a Powermatic Houdaille Model 400 Hollow Chisel Mortiser, a heavy-duty industrial mortising machine used for cutting square/rectangular mortises for mortise-and-tenon joinery. This classic American-made machine (Powermatic, McMinnville, TN) is foot-pedal operated with a hand-crank table height adjustment and cross-feed lever, and includes the original operating instructions and parts list manual.

Equipment Details:

• Manufacturer: Powermatic Houdaille, McMinnville, TN

• Model No.: 400

• Serial No.: 240004

• Electrical Disconnect: Square D Safety Switch, 30 Amp, 3-phase, 600 VAC (wired 480V)

• Motor Controls: Furnas magnetic starter with Start/Stop station

• Operation: Foot pedal plunge control, hand-crank table height, cross-feed lever

• Includes: Original Powermatic operating instructions and parts list manual

Condition: Used, from an educational/vocational shop environment. Confirmed powering on and running. Shows normal cosmetic wear (paint wear, surface rust) consistent with age and shop use — see photos for full condition details.

Bidding: No reserve — opens at $100.

Pickup Details: Machine is already disconnected and ready for removal. Buyer responsible for all rigging and removal. Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough, MA. Pickup by appointment. Cash/certified funds or per Municibid terms.

Note: Sold as-is, where-is. Inspection encouraged prior to bidding.