Difference between revisions of "Restoration of Craftsman 4" joiner"

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Jesse brought in a Craftsman 4" jointer on 03/16/2016.  This tool has been in a barn for a couple decades and will need significant work to be truly operational.  However the basic functionality is there - the motor runs and the blades cut.
 
Jesse brought in a Craftsman 4" jointer on 03/16/2016.  This tool has been in a barn for a couple decades and will need significant work to be truly operational.  However the basic functionality is there - the motor runs and the blades cut.
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== Photos ==
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'''Before restoration'''
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Image:IMG 20160316 205019462.jpg|On arrival
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* Add a belt guard
 
* Add a belt guard
 
* Add a starter switch
 
* Add a starter switch
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== Restoration resources ==
 
== Restoration resources ==
 
Nothing yet...
 
Nothing yet...
 
== "Before" Photos ==
 
<gallery>
 
Image:IMG 20160316 205019462.jpg|On arrival
 
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Revision as of 15:40, 18 March 2016

Jesse brought in a Craftsman 4" jointer on 03/16/2016. This tool has been in a barn for a couple decades and will need significant work to be truly operational. However the basic functionality is there - the motor runs and the blades cut.


Contents

Photos

Before restoration


Usability

The jointer needs a fair bit of work before it can be effectively used:

  • Remove rust from bed, with oil + steel wool, then sandpaper from course up to 1000 grit
  • Research the fence, figure out how it's supposed to provide rigidity, and fix it
  • Replace the belt


Planned improvements

  • Build a replacement stand
  • Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning
  • Add a belt guard
  • Add a starter switch


Restoration resources

Nothing yet...

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