Last Updated on September 16, 2022
When did Powermatic change its color? Is it gold now, dark metallic green in the 70s? Or grey in the 50s? I’m not sure, but I think it’s a matter of personal preference. The answer is in the manual, but if you’re curious, you can read my article about the history of Powermatic color schemes. The Powermatic RIP fence was originally green. But did it change color later?
Metallic gold in the 80s
PRX’s PRX Powermatic in the 80s is based on a vintage design from 1978. This watch features an integrated bracelet similar to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Its retro styling and content make it an appealing buy at a price that is hard to beat. The dial has a warm brown and textured texture and features gilded hour and minute hands.
The dials were originally green, but were changed to gold in the 1980s. The Powermatic had been bought by Jet in 1999, and production moved to Asia. It was later purchased by the Swiss-based Walter Meier Holding in 2004. After a few years of being in the same business as Wilton, Powermatic’s history started to change. But today, Tissot is still one of the largest manufacturers of mechanical watches, and is committed to offering the same quality of timepieces as its predecessors.
Dark metallic green in the 70s
For a similar look, a dark metallic green paint on your Powermatic will do the trick. “Vista Green” by Pittsburgh Paints is a great match. This hammered color is available under the “Premium Decor” label in True Value Hardware stores. This spray paint has the same look as the OLD Powermatic green. Just be sure to apply it in thin coats. Putting a thick coat will not give it the hammered look that you are going for.
Grey in the 50s
Powermatic saws and grinders have come a long way since their grey-and-green days in the 1950s. They have evolved from the drab shades of grey to light green in the 1960s, dark metallic green in the 1970s, and mustard yellow in the 1980s. Though made in the United States, Powermatic tools will soon move to Taiwan. Other Big Brands, such as Delta, are now made in Asia.
Light green in the 60s
A Powermatic model 65, manufactured in the 60s, predates the 66, and is in excellent condition. It features an OLD-STYLE cast iron plinth, Century 1.5hp, 1ph motor, an Arrow-Hart snap switch, a heavy cast iron rip fence, a miter gauge, and its original Powermatic-green paint. Today, you can still find a very similar Powermatic in pristine condition at your local True Value Hardware store.
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