From JPG's comments, he would use the guard in the "behind the fence" hole if using the fence moved to do rabbiting or a second guard if the fence is near the middle. That can work as protection and was the intention of the second hex hole behind the fence. The feather guard and even the replacement mounting hardware use nuts to "lock" the guard to the Jointer. This makes more work than simply lifting the guard off to do rabbit cuts. For the feather guard the stop stud must be removed too. If I was to do rabbits on my jointer it would be a case where I would use my Model 4E Jointer on my Shopsmith Model 10ER which is still original as opposed to my 1979 Jointer which is upgraded. I do not know if newer Jointers have the second hex hole behind the fence but hopefully someone having a newer Jointer can answer that. Jointers having the rear cutter guard wouldn't need the second hex hole any longer.
theinrichs,
Your Jointer looks great and I know you will enjoy having it as part of your tool collection available to do projects.
Jointer Cleanup and Repair
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- chapmanruss
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Re: Jointer Cleanup and Repair
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Re: Jointer Cleanup and Repair
The issue is that the existing knob won’t attach to the threads on the new mounting bolt shown on the left. The existing mounting bolt or post has vertical, knurled threads. The threads inside the knob show lots of wear. The existing cutter head assembly works fine but since the new hardware came with the retro kit I would like to use it if possible. It seems to me I could stick with the old adage, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, or get a new knob that is compatible with the new hardware if that is even possible, or upgrade using the Shopsmith feather guard retro kit. Has anyone else faced this issue before? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Tony
Re: Jointer Cleanup and Repair
Hi Tony,
The way your Knob attaches looks different than mine. Are you sure there is not a knurled sleeve screwed or pressed over the steel shaft of the stud? I believe yours and my jointers are from around the same year. I'm thinking that maybe your knob was stripped out and the PO repaired it by drilling out the knob and adding a knurled sleeve. Just guessing. But I guess it could be another design change. I've included photos of my hardware below.
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The way your Knob attaches looks different than mine. Are you sure there is not a knurled sleeve screwed or pressed over the steel shaft of the stud? I believe yours and my jointers are from around the same year. I'm thinking that maybe your knob was stripped out and the PO repaired it by drilling out the knob and adding a knurled sleeve. Just guessing. But I guess it could be another design change. I've included photos of my hardware below.
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Marc Jones
Model 10ER (1952), s/n: 72883 (MickyD restored in 2009/10) / Variable Speed Changer / A-34 Jigsaw / Jointer-Shaper Fence
Mark 5 Model 500 (1955), s/n: 309828 (MickyD restored in 2008/09) / Magna Jigsaw Model 610, s/n 65001 / Yuba 11” Bandsaw Model 630, s/n 39807 / Magna Jointer Model 620, s/n 17792 (restored in 2021) / Magna 6” Belt Sander Model 640, s/n 13742 (to be restored)
Professional Planer Model M5082, s/n 003918
DC3300 Dust Collector (circa 1998)
Model 10ER (1952), s/n: 72883 (MickyD restored in 2009/10) / Variable Speed Changer / A-34 Jigsaw / Jointer-Shaper Fence
Mark 5 Model 500 (1955), s/n: 309828 (MickyD restored in 2008/09) / Magna Jigsaw Model 610, s/n 65001 / Yuba 11” Bandsaw Model 630, s/n 39807 / Magna Jointer Model 620, s/n 17792 (restored in 2021) / Magna 6” Belt Sander Model 640, s/n 13742 (to be restored)
Professional Planer Model M5082, s/n 003918
DC3300 Dust Collector (circa 1998)
- chapmanruss
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Re: Jointer Cleanup and Repair
I now understand what you meant about your knob and hex shaft. The ones I have had and taken apart look like Marc's with threads. To use the new hardware with the locking nut may require finding a used guard for a threaded knob.
Russ
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
Mark V completely upgraded to Mark 7
Mark V 520
All SPT's & 2 Power Stations
Model 10ER S/N R64000 first one I restored on bench w/ metal ends & retractable casters.
Has Speed Changer, 4E Jointer, Jig Saw with lamp, a complete set of original accessories & much more.
Model 10E's S/N's 1076 & 1077 oldest ones I have restored. Mark 2 S/N 85959 restored. Others to be restored.
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Re: Jointer Cleanup and Repair
It appears that the knurled threads were machined into the top of the hex shaft. I'm inclined to leave it alone since the guard is working satisfactorily as is. I may upgrade to the feather guard assembly at a later time. Thanks for your comments.
Tony
Tony