Craftsman Jointer- 103.23340

I also have a small craftsman jointer got so mad at it almost sent it to the junk pile !! Since i use sawmill lumber nothing i did came out right. Now i use it all the rime. Here’s how i do it. I run the wood through with the crown up getting the edge as close to flat as i can. Then through the table saw to size it. I do 2 or more pieces the same width. Stand it on the edge and square it, clamp it and run it through a planer till all the saw marks etc are gone. Smooooth edges and no problem with the top being out of square.

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the best way to find a used motor is look for used equipment with a working motor. Find another old jointer (or anything) for cheap. Once the motor is seperated, it seems to raise the value.

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I use an old 4 1/2” rockwell to joint the edges of 2”tx 60”l oak planks. They come out straight. I take smaller cuts at each pass. A small jointer will work, (it just takes a little longer)

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You can use any 1725 rpm motor as long as you use the correct size pulley and can fab up a mount. Go to the publication reprint section of OWWM and you can get the manual outlining motor requirements and pulley size.. Freud makes knives that will fit this unit, too. I’d just be sure the tables are parallel and take small bites at each pass.

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=4825

OKay thanks for all the answers. Would roller stand work also?

You may have luck finding a used motor at a swimming pool supply company. They replace pumps all the time. They usually just need a relay or cap. You can always find a cheap throwaway tablesaw on CL with a decent motor attached. Like dhazleton said, you would need to rearrange the pulleys. OWWM also has a calculator to determine pulley size verses RPM.

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Thanks David that helped me alot i will look into pulleys

I’ll bet that ya have a motor shop somewhere close by. Check with them too. They often have ‘em.
Bill

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