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  1. 02-08-2020, 11:55 PM #1
    Darcy Warner
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    Yates American jointer restored

    Finally got the fence back from the grinding shop, fixed the milled flats and repainted it. Got 99% of it wrapped up, need a spring for the guard return. Helixhead, bearings, surface grinding, stripped, filled, parts made, etc.

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  3. 02-09-2020, 3:55 AM #2
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    Beautiful job as always!
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  4. 02-09-2020, 8:27 AM #3
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    Wow! Now that's a jointer!
    Beautiful work!
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    “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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  5. 02-09-2020, 8:31 AM #4
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    Need some toy mustangs for that aircraft carrier! Nicely restored piece of old iron. Great to see things being used, and not discarded.
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    Every minute spent on that machine is an investment for yrs to come,what a payback.Awesome job on three toe
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  7. 02-09-2020, 8:50 AM #6
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    16"?

    Came with the head already installed I assume
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  8. 02-09-2020, 9:00 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jared Sankovich View Post
    16"?

    Came with the head already installed I assume
    16". No, I had the head made for it.
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  9. 02-09-2020, 9:49 AM #8
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    These old machines are so "elegant" in their design. Beautiful restoration there, Darcy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darcy Warner View Post
    16". No, I had the head made for it.
    Was that a client request? I thought you were generally against them on jointers.

    Looks good by the way
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  11. 02-09-2020, 10:24 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jared Sankovich View Post
    Was that a client request? I thought you were generally against them on jointers.

    Looks good by the way
    Yes it was. I do prefer straight knives, but I will do whatever someone is paying for.
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  12. 02-09-2020, 10:26 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    These old machines are so "elegant" in their design. Beautiful restoration there, Darcy!
    Which is why he is getting a shop full of vintage machinery. Not only do the function flawlessly for 70+ years, they have a style that will always look beautiful.
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  13. 02-09-2020, 10:40 AM #12
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    Darcy did you have the tables ground? Were they originally planed? How flat did you get them?

    looks like a late thirties, early forties vintage? Old jointers are a bargain, even when someone pops for the Hermance head. Dave
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    That's an inspiring machine, beautiful work!
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  15. 02-09-2020, 11:14 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Kumm View Post
    Darcy did you have the tables ground? Were they originally planed? How flat did you get them?

    looks like a late thirties, early forties vintage? Old jointers are a bargain, even when someone pops for the Hermance head. Dave
    I had them surface ground. Yes they were planed originally, the grinding was purely for cosmetic reasons.

    I have not checked flatness yet, but they better be pretty good or I'll be pissed. Lol
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  16. 02-09-2020, 11:49 AM #15
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    Very nice work.
    I like the looks of the three toed jointers.
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