Photo Index - C. O. Porter Machinery Co. - The Porter Jr

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Manufactured/Badged by:
C. O. Porter Machinery Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	C Thomas

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	The Porter Jr
Date of Manufacturer:	1918 (roughly)
Serial Number:	N/a
Last Updated	12/23/2025 6:13:18 AM

Comments:

Found this 6" jointer on FB marketplace, a buddy and I drove 2.5hrs one way to get it.
It is in good shape all around with all origional parts and base (else thumbscrews for the fence)
It came with two 2hp 220v motors, one Wagner and one Frigidaire (not pictured)
It has the round "safety head" but still has the thicker knives, not like modern knives.
It has a solid machinery tag from McMullen Machinery Co in Grand Rapids, MI

Photo 1:

Comments: Jointer on base, compare size with the 4in delta on the left!
Source: Me

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Comments: Machinery tag
Source: Me

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Comments: Back of fence
Source: Me

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Comments: Current Wagner motor
Source: Me

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Comments: Where I got a rough idea its from 1918
Source: Vintage machinery website

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Comments: Small Ad for jointer
Source: Google Images

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