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I just bought this Rockwell 8" jointer Model 37-315 with serial 1714555 I can't figure out what year it's from as the S/N doesn't seem to fit with most references I've been able to find. Also, can anyone tell me about the four threaded bolt holes in the outfeed table? Any help is appreciated.
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You should find an answer over at owwm.org wiki on the age, the holes were for a optional guard or a knife grinder I believe
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You can check http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/Del...alNumbers.ashx
Looks like it could be 1977.
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The four threaded holes - where are they in the outfeed table? Possible that the prior owner had a small power feeder bolted to the machine?
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It could be, but as you can see, my serial has no dash, it's just a seven digit number... 1714555Originally Posted by Davis Young
I'm not 100% sure what to make of it.
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I have checked owwm.org and can't find my exact number there. I did sign up though and am waiting for approval and I will post the question on their forum as well. Thanks for the info on the optional knife grinder. I wonder if those can be found?
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Nate ,I know this is an older thread already but i have the same jointer and it has the tapped holes in the outfeed table as well. Dont have a clue what they are for,but it is not a power feeder.
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The peace sign means it was made between '74 and '83, so 1977 should be right. I've never seen one without the holes.
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Four holes.... Knife Grinder attachment
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/1844.pdf
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Scott thanks for that link. Now if I could find one of those grinders...
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^^^^This^^^^, but just try to find one.
My same jointer has the holes.
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