Difference between revisions of "Restoration of Parks 95 12" surface planer"

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[https://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/forum/tools/power-tools/48261-parks-planer Thread on pickup roller performace]
 
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[http://www.dcmorrison.com/ DC Morrison - last known parts supplier]

Latest revision as of 23:18, 3 April 2016

Jesse brought in a Parks 95 12" surface planer, on 03/16/2016. This is a ~280 lb machine, probably manufactured in the 30s or 40s (we'll know more if we can clean up the plate with the serial #). It is cosmetically in bad shape, and has one small operating problem that should be resolvable.

It's not yet been decided whether this tool will get a top-to-bottom overhaul or just be touched up for usability. This page will be used to track resources with repair information, and to document the process of cleaning it up.


Contents

[edit] Photos

Before restoration


[edit] Usability

The planer is somewhat operational now. However the pickup roller (infeed roller) is not successfully pulling boards through the cutter. The fifth link below is for a thread where a similar problem with an identical planer is being discussed, and there are several suggestions we can try there without a full teardown. Anybody is welcome to attempt work on this, if you'd like a working planer or you're just bored. Things we can try (but haven't yet) include:

  • Confirm that the bed rollers are positioned high enough to support the board rather than having it rest entirely on the bed itself
  • Attempt to lower the position of the infeed roller itself - this would be a delicate process, since it's important that the roller height is not lower than the cutting height
  • Further clean the bed - using steel wool, then sandpaper up to 1000 grit
  • Once clean, apply a layer of non-silicone wax to the bed


[edit] Planned improvements

  • Build a replacement stand
  • Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning
  • Add a belt guard
  • Add a starter switch
  • Machine a replacement pickup roller on the lathe / mill


[edit] Restoration resources

Restoration worklog @ vintage machinery

Restoration worklog @ estrategy

Owner's manual

Parts list with photos

Thread on pickup roller performace

DC Morrison - last known parts supplier

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