Oh I totally agree also. I wasn't complaining. There will be 10K in this one by the time it's done and shipped but well worth it to me. I will have one helluva nice jointer in the end and will know it was done right.
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Oh I totally agree also. I wasn't complaining. There will be 10K in this one by the time it's done and shipped but well worth it to me. I will have one helluva nice jointer in the end and will know it was done right.
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More update pics arrived today.
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That's really awesome. Please keep the updates rolling.
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Nice work, it looks like you paying attention to the detail and that makes a difference.
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Im curious if there is any type of seal on the cutterhead to contain the oil. Im constantly adding oil to the motor side bearing on mine (About a tbs. A month), but rarely any to the outboard bearing. Not sure where the oil is going either. No sign of it in the dust chute or on the floor.
Also, i used a 8" (or 10"?) × 6" "fernco" to reduce the dust chute down right off the yoke. It constantly clogged, so i ran 8" for a few feet before reducing to 6", and that solved the problem. Hard to get perspective, but I bet the yoke on that machine weighs more than some modern day jointers. Beautiful machine! I hope you have the fence & guard.
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That is a great looking jointer. He is sure doing a first class job on restoring. It is amazing how the quality of things has changed over the years.
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Joe. I don't know about your oil issue. I'm not doing this restore myself and have never owned a jointer with oil bath bearings before. It will all be new to me when I receive it and put it to use.
Sorry I don't have any advice. Perhaps someone else will chime in.
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Usually a felt seal.
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More pics from Steve.
Jointer coming along nicely. Tables need to be picked up for final assembly and adjustment.
ABEC 7 bearings.
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Sure looks like a jointer now!
What is the piping for at the bottom/side of the motor? Oiler?
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Oil bath bearings.Originally Posted by Matt Day
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Ask Steve where he got the oil cup for the front bearing. I've been looking for that style for years. If you overfill you will drain the excess down through the dust chute so don't keep filling. Dave
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That is going to be a beautiful restoration when you're done. Just think of all the craftsman that have stood in front of it over the decades!
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