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   MichaelPB | Oct 10, 2005 05:37pm | #1

   anyone?  Or is this thing to old for anyone here to even remember it?

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   RickL | Oct 11, 2005 12:11am | #2

   I remember them well but never saw a jointer top for it. They used to be advertised in Popular Mechanics for $250 minus motor. PM bought them out at one point.

   Man!!!!  That's an old model with the jointer top...  http://www.owwm.com/PhotoIndex/detail.asp?id=1666

   I seriously doubt parts are available for that model. Supposed to be from the 20's!

   Edited 10/10/2005 5:34 pm ET by RickL

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   MichaelPB | Oct 11, 2005 02:25am | #3

   I spoke with someone at Belsaw today and it isn't a 905 but a 910 for which is still more or less a current machine.  Another great used tool to add to my bargain basement, not bad for $100!

   I am doing up a new shop and as I am moving my tools realized how many old Craftsman tools I do have.  6" Jointer for $40, 8" table saw $25, 10" table saw with Beismeyer fence $150, 6x48 belt sander $35, 8x30 lathe $40.  The only new tool I have is a full size Delta I paid $450 for.  My shaper is a used Jet I traded for and my taiwan bandsaw was given to me.

   Shops can be built for little money if you are patient and can tell good rust from bad!

   Michael

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   Grits | Oct 11, 2005 05:10am | #4

   I remember the Foley planers and to the best of my knowledge they were okay.  Foley currently makes sharpening equipment for reel mowers (I am a turf farmer) and are very good.  It is worth checking to see if parts are still available for the planer you are looking at.

   Grits