4-3/8" Craftsman Jointer Restoration & Shop-Made Cabinet

[KC7CN]

I found this nice old 4-3/8" Craftsman Jointer, Model Number 103.23340 on craigslist. It was in very good condition, so there wasn't a lot to do to make it look and run like new again. The original finish was faded! I was unable to find a matching color, so I used some Internet tools to create a close match to paint on the underside of the blade guard. I have no historical knowledge about this tool.

The custom cabinet was designed specifically for this Jointer. The motor is rated at 1/2HP - my Dad gave it to me several years ago!

My intention was to upload the photos to this site - always my first choice, however I have not mastered the new user interface. For the time being, the photos are in my Google Photo Album.

Link to Google Album for all the photos: 4-3/8" Craftsman Jointer

-Don

 

[Charlie]

Very nice restoration and cabinet construction.

 

[LocoWoodWork]

I like it, great to see old arn restored.

 

[golfdad]

great job.....I used to have one of those jointers...worked well for small stock. Love the cabinet also

 

[llucas]

Don, I love everything about this restoration...the detail, the "completeness", the craftsmansip. I keep going back to the pics and see something new each time. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bas]

Very nice project, that came out great. Would make for a great router table too!