Jointer Rebuild In Progress

ZeesWoodShop · May 1, 2013

So I picked up this jointer yesterday starting the refurbishing next week. Any one know the part number for the scotch brite type pads for the RAS 115, can't seem to find them listed any where. Any advise for polishing the bed? The last top I used the scotch brite pads on the RAZ, any thing better?

IMAG2355 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

IMAG2360 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

IMAG2365 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

TOOLTOWN · May 1, 2013

Zee,

Part numbers are as follows

80 grit, 484165
180 grit, 484166

Both are 10 packs

Ken

Paul G · May 1, 2013

Nice, how wide is that jointer?

tiralie · May 1, 2013

What are you gonna do with your Powermatic PJ-882 hh?

ZeesWoodShop · May 1, 2013

Thanks for the part # could not find them any where

Its a 12 inch Louis E. Rechtin, Think it was made by Crescent and sold by them. Made some where between 1902 and 1920.

Some one has changed out the original two knife head with a 4 knife. I may put a helical head in it or just sandblast paint and sell it. I saved it from going to scrap so I don't have to much in it. The bed is in pretty good shape no pitting just light surface rust.

Think I will keep the 882 for now and see how I like the boat. I would like to find a 16" or bigger long bed, might see if I can off load the 12 and 8 and get at least a 16".

TOOLTOWN · May 1, 2013

Forgot to put in, we have them Here

It's a beautiful machine, good luck with the restoration.

Ken

ZeesWoodShop · May 8, 2013

Took the bed off and took the cutter head out. Was going to put in an insert head but $1400 is a bit more than I want to spend on a cutter head. Going to stick with the 4 knife and just sand blast and repaint.

IMAG2390 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

IMAG2389 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

IMAG2392 by TheEvillOnes, on Flickr

tallgrass · May 8, 2013

Are those Babbitt bearings? If so, how are they lubricated?

WarnerConstCo. · May 8, 2013

I would not use grease in those bearings, as it looks like some one set it up that way.

There is a spot for a felt wick in the lower half of the bearing housing.

Fill the wells, get it shimmed right and enjoy a bearing set up that will last longer then any ball bearing.

It is a Crescent, the other tag is from a machinery dealer.