Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - 103.0502 4" jointer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
King-Seeley Corp.-Central Specialty Division, Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	4"
Submitted By:	Randall Ader

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.0502 4" jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	1938-1942
Serial Number:	N/A
Last Updated	10/1/2024 10:19:30 AM

Comments:

Found in a field and acquired for nothing. Was missing the fence but had all other hardware. Cleaned it up and repainted both the jointer and the motor close to original color as possible.

Found another of the same model on Facebook marketplace in roughly the same condition, with the fence. Bought for $30 and pulled the fence, cleaned and repainted. Put on the first rebuild jointer. The cabinet was painted grey, so I sanded with 60 grit, then 120 grit, then used pecan stain/clearcoat to finish. Some of the grey paint shows thru the stain to give it an older distressed look. Ordered new blades and sharpened existing blades. Dialed in the tables to give a clean, baby butt smooth cut. Finished with DuPont Non-Stick Dry-Film lubricant on all non-painted surfaces.

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Comments: Front side of Jointer
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Comments: Back side of Jointer
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Comments: Enough cord to reach around the shop
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Comments: Cabinet starting point with Jointer removed for cleaning
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Comments: Disassemble3d before cleaning - table was already sanded for surface rust.
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Comments: Cabinet done - Doggo approved!
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