doug45601
12-03-2008, 08:53 PM
Have been on the hunt for a SS Planer and captured one from an estate auction. Lots of SS stuff at the auction that went fast but I was the only bidder on the planer! Got it for 250.00 but it was stored in an unheated barn/workshop under a tarp for years.
Yep, light surface rust on the table, bolt heads and wheel assemblies. Drive chain and table lift screws were clean as it appeared the previous owner did make an attempt to maintain it.
Got it home and opened up the hood, Cutter head was slightly starting to rust, blades felt sharp but when testing out the planer on wood. It made the cut shinney... indicating dullness.
After tearing down the stand, I was able to start taking the planer apart for a more detailed look and cleaning. BTW this planer was made in 1992 so I can give you some idea on what to expect under the hood.
Removed the feed motor assy. Under there you will find, dry gears, wood shavings and crud of sawdust mixed with old grease. Gears were in good shape but lots of sawdust wedged between the teeth. With access to the cutter head bearing, it was also loaded with crud.
Removed the belt guard and pully. Nearly the same as the feed motor side... more crud but nothing broke or damaged.
Checked the feed roller. Tip, check for loosness of the little allen screws that are on each end of the feed roller. I find one loose and it allowed the roller pieces to slide sideways and rub the housing.
Overall the planer is in good shape, needs some TLC but for the sake of maintenance for you planer owners. Pull the feed motor assy off the check the gear box for accumulated crud.
I'll be sanding and steelwooling for awhile but satisfied with my cheap find.
Now for all you planer owner experts. How many times can you sharpen the blades? Ive got the blade sharpener attachment and the conical disk but have never used it so, which grit paper should I use?
And, as far as the rusty bolts and screws, after cleaning them with my rotor scotchbrite wheel on the drill press, has anyone ever coated them with "gun blueing"? Open to suggestions..
Yep, light surface rust on the table, bolt heads and wheel assemblies. Drive chain and table lift screws were clean as it appeared the previous owner did make an attempt to maintain it.
Got it home and opened up the hood, Cutter head was slightly starting to rust, blades felt sharp but when testing out the planer on wood. It made the cut shinney... indicating dullness.
After tearing down the stand, I was able to start taking the planer apart for a more detailed look and cleaning. BTW this planer was made in 1992 so I can give you some idea on what to expect under the hood.
Removed the feed motor assy. Under there you will find, dry gears, wood shavings and crud of sawdust mixed with old grease. Gears were in good shape but lots of sawdust wedged between the teeth. With access to the cutter head bearing, it was also loaded with crud.
Removed the belt guard and pully. Nearly the same as the feed motor side... more crud but nothing broke or damaged.
Checked the feed roller. Tip, check for loosness of the little allen screws that are on each end of the feed roller. I find one loose and it allowed the roller pieces to slide sideways and rub the housing.
Overall the planer is in good shape, needs some TLC but for the sake of maintenance for you planer owners. Pull the feed motor assy off the check the gear box for accumulated crud.
I'll be sanding and steelwooling for awhile but satisfied with my cheap find.
Now for all you planer owner experts. How many times can you sharpen the blades? Ive got the blade sharpener attachment and the conical disk but have never used it so, which grit paper should I use?
And, as far as the rusty bolts and screws, after cleaning them with my rotor scotchbrite wheel on the drill press, has anyone ever coated them with "gun blueing"? Open to suggestions..