Restoration of Craftsman 4" joiner: Difference between revisions

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== Planned improvements ==
== Planned improvements ==
* Replace the stand
* Build a replacement stand
* Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning
* Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning
* Add a belt guard
* Add a belt guard
* Add a starter switch
* Add a starter switch



== Restoration resources ==
== Restoration resources ==

Revision as of 15:37, 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.


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...

"Before" Photos