Matt Schnurbusch
11-24-2007, 8:25 PM
Well, I was on CL this morning and came accross a posting for the subject planer. I've been wanting my first planer for some time now... Hopefully I didn't take it in the shorts. What would you pay for this beast: http://picasaweb.google.com/gabchoud/Grizzly1021
At first (and quick) glance it appeared to be in good condition for a twenty year old machine. Seller stated that it was his fathers, and hadn't been run in over a year.
What I noticed at the initial inspection; the power cord needs to be replaced due to dry rot. There is a small amount of surface rust (pretty much everywhere). Lastly and of most concern at initial inspection is the the gear box is/has been leaking oil at the drain plug (hoping for just a bad brass washer?).
So, I bought it... Untested!
Loaded the heavy S.O.B. on the trailer and took it back to the shop. As soon as I got it into the building and set down I noticed some grooving in the bed. I don't think it will affect the ability of the machine, but I was dissapointed in myself for not seeing it sooner.
So, here are the questions...
My first concern is to just plain clean it up... Guessing Simple green, WD-40? Then everything will need to be lubricated, I'll take suggestions there too.
Need to rewire the switch. I've never taken a switch like that apart before. Any precautions?
Building a better base for it is a must. This machine is a beast, and the "mobile base" that it is on just isn't going to cut it. I don't like it out of level. Any thoughts or suggestions here appreciated.
Any way to take care of the grooves in the bed?
Matt
At first (and quick) glance it appeared to be in good condition for a twenty year old machine. Seller stated that it was his fathers, and hadn't been run in over a year.
What I noticed at the initial inspection; the power cord needs to be replaced due to dry rot. There is a small amount of surface rust (pretty much everywhere). Lastly and of most concern at initial inspection is the the gear box is/has been leaking oil at the drain plug (hoping for just a bad brass washer?).
So, I bought it... Untested!
Loaded the heavy S.O.B. on the trailer and took it back to the shop. As soon as I got it into the building and set down I noticed some grooving in the bed. I don't think it will affect the ability of the machine, but I was dissapointed in myself for not seeing it sooner.
So, here are the questions...
My first concern is to just plain clean it up... Guessing Simple green, WD-40? Then everything will need to be lubricated, I'll take suggestions there too.
Need to rewire the switch. I've never taken a switch like that apart before. Any precautions?
Building a better base for it is a must. This machine is a beast, and the "mobile base" that it is on just isn't going to cut it. I don't like it out of level. Any thoughts or suggestions here appreciated.
Any way to take care of the grooves in the bed?
Matt