I have an old jointer/planer/shaper/mortiser/dovetailing machine. No markings (other than proof/export/inspection marks & 3 digit part numbers). I am attempting to identify it. Perhaps someone will recognize the brand or point me to a forum that is useful. I have a similar posting on owwm.com.
The jointer/planer head is 20" wide. Originally flat belt powered, and the head runs in babbet bearings.
The mortising chuck attaches to the non-driven end of the planer head. Similar to combination machines still sold.
The feed rollers are driven by a small flat belt running off of the powered end of the planer head, tensioned via a roller that has a weight on it (clutch in/out).
The jointer beds are removable (slid off) for planning (I usually leave them on as they are large and heavy; just reach under when planning).
The shaper has a very long shaft (~2") that is also flat belt driven. It appears to mount on the powered side of the machine, but at one end. The pulley for the shaper is vertical (perpendicular to the planer head input). That doesn't make sense to me, as that would imply moving the belt and changing its direction. Unless I am missing a piece that transitions the belt direction. I guess an overhead belt could be run off of an idler strategically located to both locations. And I don't believe they ran under much tension anyhow. Probably not a lot of speed either.
All fasteners are metric. Odd that the blades are 20", but that might just be a convenient metric equivalent: 508 mm = 20".
The shaper arbor is 50 mm.
Any ideas?
The jointer/planer head is 20" wide. Originally flat belt powered, and the head runs in babbet bearings.
The mortising chuck attaches to the non-driven end of the planer head. Similar to combination machines still sold.
The feed rollers are driven by a small flat belt running off of the powered end of the planer head, tensioned via a roller that has a weight on it (clutch in/out).
The jointer beds are removable (slid off) for planning (I usually leave them on as they are large and heavy; just reach under when planning).
The shaper has a very long shaft (~2") that is also flat belt driven. It appears to mount on the powered side of the machine, but at one end. The pulley for the shaper is vertical (perpendicular to the planer head input). That doesn't make sense to me, as that would imply moving the belt and changing its direction. Unless I am missing a piece that transitions the belt direction. I guess an overhead belt could be run off of an idler strategically located to both locations. And I don't believe they ran under much tension anyhow. Probably not a lot of speed either.
All fasteners are metric. Odd that the blades are 20", but that might just be a convenient metric equivalent: 508 mm = 20".
The shaper arbor is 50 mm.
Any ideas?
