Sachmanram
Stainless
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2011
- Location
- New Brunswick, Canada
I originally posted this jointer thread in the Woodworking forum, but as I posted it, I wondered if it would be a better fit here. I will request that the other thread be deleted.
I will be picking up this MacGregor and Gourlay jointer tomorrow, if all goes well. I currently have a modern 8" jointer, but was looking for a wider jointer for some time. It will be a bit of a project, but I am reaching "maximum packing density" in my shop.
Unfortunately, the previous owner, threw out the top "clam shells" of the babbit bearings, as well as the original square, 2-bladed cutter head. He still has the main babbit bearing base casting.
It was originally a 12" jointer, with a 17" wide top. He will include a 20" 4-knife planer head, and a 5hp motor, which he was going to retro fit this jointer with.
I believe that this jointer is from the very early 1900's. I just love the hand painted machine number...
Brian
I will be picking up this MacGregor and Gourlay jointer tomorrow, if all goes well. I currently have a modern 8" jointer, but was looking for a wider jointer for some time. It will be a bit of a project, but I am reaching "maximum packing density" in my shop.
Unfortunately, the previous owner, threw out the top "clam shells" of the babbit bearings, as well as the original square, 2-bladed cutter head. He still has the main babbit bearing base casting.
It was originally a 12" jointer, with a 17" wide top. He will include a 20" 4-knife planer head, and a 5hp motor, which he was going to retro fit this jointer with.
I believe that this jointer is from the very early 1900's. I just love the hand painted machine number...
Brian