Well, I'm back to working on the jointer full time during the week. I've got the jointer stripped down pretty good. I'ver removed the hand brake on the front and am all the way down to the bearing blocks, head, and motor with mount. I've unhooked all the electrical and have about 90% of the casting cleaned up. I even took the motor apart as far as I can get right now and cleaned it out. It was filled with sawdust too, but everything looks in good shape. I found one wire that was a little burnt in the starter due to damaged insulation, but it was very light. I'll probably use the original starter, but, did buy a new starter for it if I change my mine. The original is a very heavy duty AB magnetic starter. They don't make them like that any more.
I already have the infeed table and table support all primed and ready for painting.
I've got about 25% of the small parts run through electrolysis and cleaned up. I'm replacing all the fasteners and washer with stainless for a nice look. Boy that electrolysis can really make a difference. Check out the bevel gears for the infeed table.
I do have a few parts already primed and painted ready to be reattached. So what color did I choose for the jointer. Well, I didn't want a grey machine even though it was originally grey. Since it is my machine I chose to go with Ford blue. I'll paint some nice white pin stripes on the and paint the raised Moak letters white after the base is sprayed. I'm not sure I love the color, but I'm going with it.
I'll keep updating the thread as progress is made. I'm going to remove the front break plate and verify the shaft and bearing condition. The head spins extremely freely. More freely than my new machines.
Thanks,
John
I already have the infeed table and table support all primed and ready for painting.
I've got about 25% of the small parts run through electrolysis and cleaned up. I'm replacing all the fasteners and washer with stainless for a nice look. Boy that electrolysis can really make a difference. Check out the bevel gears for the infeed table.
I do have a few parts already primed and painted ready to be reattached. So what color did I choose for the jointer. Well, I didn't want a grey machine even though it was originally grey. Since it is my machine I chose to go with Ford blue. I'll paint some nice white pin stripes on the and paint the raised Moak letters white after the base is sprayed. I'm not sure I love the color, but I'm going with it.
I'll keep updating the thread as progress is made. I'm going to remove the front break plate and verify the shaft and bearing condition. The head spins extremely freely. More freely than my new machines.
Thanks,
John
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