I got a steal!

[Chunkthekid]

I recently had the opportunity to go through a woman's garage who's father was a woodworking hobbyist. She was letting stuff go very cheap as she was just trying to get the house cleaned out. I walked away with the whole lot for $425, not shown is the brand new little giant ladder. I haven't used or even been around a jointer since high school, so my next project is to get that thing cleaned up and squared off. Any advice on getting the jointer and old drill press up to running like new? They both work but definitely need some buttoning up, and I have never tried to bring an old tool back to life.

I did not get the dog in the garage but I had to show off the new puppy as well!

 

[Foxfold]

Sometimes you wake up and it's a good day !!!!

[Karl S]

YOU "SUCK" Send them to me and I will dispose of them in a safe manner.

 I forgot, you can send that adorable Pup along also!

 Nice steal

Edited March 26, 2019 by Karl S
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[teachnlearn]

 Both machines can take a lot of time and tools. If you decide to tackle this start looking up shops that can resharpen joiner blades or supply a new one. If the blade is still sharp you can cut yourself deep, so be very careful moving the joiner guard or removing the blade. I looked up both areas of restoration for you to look at, joiner and drill press. After looking at a few you may just sell them. RJF

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jointer+restoration&sp=CAM%3D

https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=CAM%3D&search_query=drill+press+restoration

 

[Karl S]

1 hour ago, teachnlearn said:

 Both machines can take a lot of time and tools. If you decide to tackle this start looking up shops that can resharpen joiner blades or supply a new one. If the blade is still sharp you can cut yourself deep, so be very careful moving the joiner guard or removing the blade. I looked up both areas of restoration for you to look at, joiner and drill press. After looking at a few you may just sell them. RJF

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jointer+restoration&sp=CAM%3D

https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=CAM%3D&search_query=drill+press+restoration

 

Why, I have that same Joiner and have been using it for probably 35 years without any problems at all, I still use almost daily. It is not easy to set the blades but once you get the process down it's not a problem. Depends how much patience you have, Just like all woodworking.

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Congrats on a great get !

[teachnlearn]

43 minutes ago, Karl S said:

Why, I have that same Joiner and have been using it for probably 35 years without any problems at all, I still use almost daily. It is not easy to set the blades but once you get the process down it's not a problem. Depends how much patience you have, Just like all woodworking.

 

Looking at the picture the front bed looks rusted. So the machine has been exposed to moisture. I can only guess is inside shafts, nuts, bolts, adjustment have rust or are frozen. The Youtubes are a set of refurbishing for removing rust, debris. May need to measure and make sure the bed is flat, is it pitted? I guessed from the picture and not hands on. She can follow as much of the videos she likes. Some of the videos have a few tools and power tools. That's an investment if she doesn't have those tools. Or she can use it as is. RJF

[Rob]

New (to you) tools and a new pup too?  That's not fair!

Rob

[Karl S]

1 hour ago, teachnlearn said:

Looking at the picture the front bed looks rusted. So the machine has been exposed to moisture. I can only guess is inside shafts, nuts, bolts, adjustment have rust or are frozen. The Youtubes are a set of refurbishing for removing rust, debris. May need to measure and make sure the bed is flat, is it pitted? I guessed from the picture and not hands on. She can follow as much of the videos she likes. Some of the videos have a few tools and power tools. That's an investment if she doesn't have those tools. Or she can use it as is. RJF

I would have bought those things in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity! Looks like a great deal to me, but I am a retired Maintenance Mechanic/ Machinist! I don't run from a slight challenge.

Karl

[WayneMahler]

Great find and purchase. I don't ever seem to run into them like this. I would have tried to get the pup too though  what a cutie it is. Happy for your find and luck. 

[wombatie]

Oh way to go.  Did the puppy come free???????????????

Marg

[JimErn]

I would have bought them all too, lucky you, the restoration is therapy, put on some music too

[Chunkthekid]

12 hours ago, JimErn said:

I would have bought them all too, lucky you, the restoration is therapy, put on some music 

That's the plan. When I make it home from the business meetings tomorrow, I'm turning on the speaker and digging into the jointer.

[Chunkthekid]

16 hours ago, wombatie said:

Oh way to go.  Did the puppy come free???????????????

Marg

Unfortunately she wasnt free, but well worth it. We lost a 12 year old not long ago and couldn't go long without another. I just love my Boston Terriers.

[Chunkthekid]

On 3/26/2019 at 4:33 PM, teachnlearn said:

 Both machines can take a lot of time and tools. If you decide to tackle this start looking up shops that can resharpen joiner blades or supply a new one. If the blade is still sharp you can cut yourself deep, so be very careful moving the joiner guard or removing the blade. I looked up both areas of restoration for you to look at, joiner and drill press. After looking at a few you may just sell them. RJF

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jointer+restoration&sp=CAM%3D

https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=CAM%3D&search_query=drill+press+restoration

 

Thank you