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I know this is not yours but what do you (or anyone else) know about this model?
Can one still get parts (e.g. blades)?
If it is working properly, how would this compare to a Dewalt bench top planer?
Amen!! Don't forget that machine also runs molding. Forty years ago, cabinet shop up the road from me ran one of these. He ran the rough 3 X 10 yellow pine board (air dried)that is the mantle over fireplace for me-gratus!I used the Belsaw version for 25 + years. Never had any problems with it. Great machine and built like a tank.
Far better than any lunchbox planer IMO.
The 5 HP motor is worth far more than $300.
That looks like an older Unisaw or shaper to the right hand side of the planer— I’m going to guess the seller has power to run the Belsaw.I am planning to go look at this tomorrow. If he does not have power, what can/should I check? I am thinking the motor should turn by hand. what else?
Also, in the picture, it appears the crank is missing. I wonder if it is replaceable
The crank is replaceable.I am planning to go look at this tomorrow. If he does not have power, what can/should I check? I am thinking the motor should turn by hand. what else?
Also, in the picture, it appears the crank is missing. I wonder if it is replaceable
I am not sure that is in his shop but we shall see.That looks like an older Unisaw or shaper to the right hand side of the planer— I’m going to guess the seller has power to run the Belsaw.
If no power, then what price are you comfortable paying if it doesn’t work? I bought my Belsaw planer without firing it up from a seller that told me it was 3 phase and he didn’t have three phase. My planer is single phase and fired right up after replacing the plug.
If the crank is missing a slotted lug wrench or even slotted socket on an extension would work (obviously not the most elegant solition!). Or others have converted to a motor drive.
WOW!!! Thanks for that perspective.The crank is replaceable.
Keep in mind, the planer is sort of noisy but not like the screaming noise of a suitcase planer.
I'll give you a perspective. I think I paid about $900.00 for my Sears/Bellsaw planer in 1974. Adjusted for inflation, that's $5400.00 in today's dollars.
What you'll be looking for is a deal breaker. Grab the chutterhead pulley and move it up and down to see if there is any slop in the bearing. That could mean a worn shaft or it might mean nothing. Look at the castings for a crack. The rollers should be in good shape but if not, replacements are available.
I bought one of those planers for cheap once because it didn't feed well. After looking at things once I got it back to the shop, I could see the problem. The feed rollers aren't adjustable. The bronze bushing simply sits down in a slot. It seems that over time, that slot got filled with sawdust and raised the level of the feed roller significantly. The 'repair' was quickly executed and all was right again.
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Excuse my sloppy typing. Cutterhead.WOW!!! Thanks for that perspective.
Please excuse my ignorance but what is the Chutterhead pulley?
OMG - I should have figured that out...I am a total noob with planers. That is why I appreciate everyone's input here.Excuse my sloppy typing. Cutterhead.
Below is the shaft sticking out that the pulley goes on. This is where to test. (its the best photo I've got)
Go on line or to vintagemachinery.org and get a manual and parts list and look at the internals of the machine. Its pretty simple for a planer.
Taking 1/8" off at a pass on a 12" board is no big deal for that planer.
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