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modifying an old wood jointer - overland - 02-09-2018
I had an old wooden jointer with a loose handle. So, just to experiment, I removed the handle, sliced off a part of the body, cut a new mortise, and made a razee plane. I also flattened the sole using my No. 8 Stanley and bedded a short length of brass rod for a strike button. It didn't take too long. I'll see how it works once the glue--and the linseed oil--dry:
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RE: modifying an old wood jointer - Blacky's Boy - 02-09-2018
Nice job!
RE: modifying an old wood jointer - cputnam - 02-09-2018
Very interesting! Nice clean work.
RE: modifying an old wood jointer - hbmcc - 02-10-2018
Cool! Now, do you need to lower your bench an inch, too?