Craftsman 6⅛" Jointer/Planer.

[1075tech]

As I continue to accumulate some tools and work on getting a work area set up, I came across this today.

I didn't have a jointer. It was free except for the 4 hour round trip.

New blades in it. I'll get it cleaned up and check it out.

 

[BWhitney]

Free is GOOD!
And this looks to be a good worker once you get it refurbished. Good Luck and keep us up to date once in while.

 

[bobby g]

That looks just like the one I started with many years ago. It served me well. Enjoy your wood working journey!
Bob

 

[bob vaughan]

That looks just like the one I started with many years ago. It served me well. Enjoy your wood working journey!
Bob

Same here. That can make a great starting jointer. I made a lot of my furniture with that back in the 1970s.

 

[1075tech]

Is there any particular recommendations for the bed? I was just thinking a wire brush and a little oil to remove the light rust.

The rest of it mostly just needs a wipe down.

It has a set of new blades in it that he said needed to be tuned.

Other than that, I'll get a new belt for it. Looking at the manual for it, it appears to be complete with no missing parts.

 

[Gotcha6]

I have one too. They are practically bullet proof. Bearings are easy to replace and readily available through several sources.

 

[bphaynes]

I have the same one as well. Probably will need to replace the belt, but you can order it online. The bed isn't as long as a traditional parallelogram and the outfeed table is non adjustable so those are the big downsides and they're big. But it still works better than not having one at all.

 

[awldune]

On mine I built a little shelf under the cutter that holds a box that catches some of the chips. It makes quite a mess! I also put it on casters.

 

[1075tech]

On mine I built a little shelf under the cutter that holds a box that catches some of the chips. It makes quite a mess! I also put it on casters.

Mine is on adjustable casters. I can move it around or if needed, level it.

Shelf with a box is a great idea

 

[awldune]

I also caulked in a couple of little plywood deflectors to help guide the chips down into the box. It helps a little but I can't swear it was worth the trouble. The drive belt is the big problem for catching the chips, it really limits the size of the box.

 

[bob vaughan]

Other than that, I'll get a new belt for it. Looking at the manual for it, it appears to be complete with no missing parts.

Vintagemachinery.org has the manual. [url}http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/222/2093.pdf[/ur

It looks like the top belt guard has been removed. Its the hinged one that attaches to the back of the fence. That goes a long way in keeping the fence stable and square.

I built a 2x4 stand for mine to make collecting the dust easier.

 

[1075tech]

It looks like the top belt guard has been removed. Its the hinged one that attaches to the back of the fence. That goes a long way in keeping the fence stable and square.

I have it. It wasn't attached.

 

[1075tech]

Deciphering the model number and date code, it appears as though made by Emerson in a year ending in 5. 1985? 1995?

I imagine there were subtle differences over the years. The switch on mine looks like the one on @awldune s rather than the one in @bob vaughan s picture

 

[John Jimenez]

For the bed…..a light sanding with 220 grit and some finishing wax will make it like new

 

[mdbuntyn]

Grab some Sandflex blocks for the light rust:

Set of Three Sandflex Abraser Blocks

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is full line distributor of woodworking tools and supplies from respected companies like Klingspor Abrasives.

www.woodworkingshop.com

 

[bob vaughan]

I have it. It wasn't attached.

That's great news. Finding trivial parts specific to a machine can sometimes be a problem.

 

[waitup]

Grab some Sandflex blocks for the light rust:

Set of Three Sandflex Abraser Blocks

Klingspor's Woodworking Shop is full line distributor of woodworking tools and supplies from respected companies like Klingspor Abrasives.

www.woodworkingshop.com

These are magical!

 

[1075tech]

Sanded and waxed the bed and the fence. Slick.

Generally just cleaned it up. Really only needed a good wipe down. I left the little spots of paint splatter. Adds character.

Replaced the belt and adjusted the motor.

I ran a small piece of yellow pine through. Blades are sharp.

Seemed to cut just the slightest bevel. I double checked and reset the fence using a combination square. It was off ever so slightly. Had to shine a light on it to see the gap.

Second pass on the opposite edge of the board. Slightly better but still the slightest bevel. I "think" maybe one or more of the cutters need to be adjusted and made perfectly square with the fence.

Am I overthinking this? It's probably a 32nd" or less over the width of a 2 by.

Is it worth getting a knife setup set?