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Gilbert Vega
11-03-2009, 7:03 PM
Can anyone tell me what years these were made? I have a chance of picking one up. Worth $100 (missing switch and one blade holddown).
Thanks.
Alex Shanku
11-03-2009, 8:32 PM
Hi Gilbert. PM used the metallic gold from 1982 until 1995, or so.
I had one of those jointers in metallic green; it was manufactured sometime in the mid 1970's. I think it's one of the best 6" jointers ever made.
Gilbert Vega
11-04-2009, 11:20 PM
Thanks Alex.
Here's a pic of the jointer. Looks like it needs the parts for the head, gibs adjusting screws and lift screws.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/IMG00041-20091104-1907.jpg?t=1257393579.
Anyone have a complete head they may be willing to sell? Start switch? Thanks.
C Scott McDonald
11-05-2009, 12:36 PM
You could always get a helix head for it. As far a s a switch anything can go really, even a box with a light switch until you can find something better.
For a 100.00 I would grab it.
Good luck
Gilbert Vega
11-05-2009, 8:36 PM
I wanted to maintain the original configuration but am seriously considering the Byrd Shelix.
Gilbert Vega
11-07-2009, 12:23 AM
***bump***
Still hopeing for used parts. Gibs, fence hold down screw. Thanks.
Alex Shanku
11-07-2009, 10:47 AM
Gilbert, go to OWWM.org and post a "WTB" in the "Bring out your dead forum". I am sure one of the guys has what you need.
Here is a link to the manual, just in case you dont have a parts break-down and number list.
http://www.owwm.com/mfgindex/pubdetail.aspx?id=1161
BTW, I do believe the handle you are missing is exactly the same as the fence tilt handle. Do you have the square lock-nut that mates to the missing fence slide handle?
Gilbert Vega
11-12-2009, 11:41 PM
Hi Alex, sorry for the delayed response but have been out of pocket. I have posted on OWWM but no hits yet.
No, I don't have the square nut either. Thanks.
Gilbert
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