Restoration of Craftsman 4" joiner: Difference between revisions
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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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The jointer needs a fair bit of work before it can be effectively used: |
The jointer needs a fair bit of work before it can be effectively used: |
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* Remove rust from bed, with oil + steel wool, then sandpaper from course up to 1000 grit |
* Remove rust from bed, with oil + steel wool, then sandpaper from course up to 1000 grit |
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* [optional] Buy non-silicone wax for bed |
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* Research the fence, figure out how it's supposed to provide rigidity, and fix it |
* Research the fence, figure out how it's supposed to provide rigidity, and fix it |
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* Replace the belt |
* Replace the belt |
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== Planned improvements == |
== Planned improvements == |
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* Add a starter switch |
* Add a starter switch |
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== Restoration resources == |
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Nothing yet... |
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== Restoration resources == |
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[http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=13633 Completed restoration @ Vintage Machinery] |
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Latest revision as of 08:05, 31 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.
Photos
Before restoration
On arrival
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
- [optional] Buy non-silicone wax for bed
- 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
