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Manufactured/Badged by:
Heston & Anderson
Fairfield, IA

True Manufacturer:
Heston & Anderson, Fairfield, IA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6 inch short bed
Submitted By:	Robbie Field

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Short bed
Date of Manufacturer:	unknown
Serial Number:	unknown
Last Updated	4/11/2012 10:47:21 AM

Comments:

I lucked into this jointer in Indiana, their was a estate auction at the LaPort County fair Grounds in the summer of 2007. No one wanted it during the auction so I was able to pick it up for $10.00. The knives were very sharp upon first inspection, also I took the time to plug it in and apply power before I decided to bid on it and it ran perfect. The babbitt bearings are in excellent condition although one side their is an oil leak which I think means I need to replace a gasket? Not to familiar with babbett bearings? Check out the funky switch mechanism, "old school" to say the least. The stand I believe is home owner made but functions quite well even though the wheels to move it around are long gone. Also, the fence mechanism is excellent as easy to adjust, in my opinion better then most other jointers I have used. The original motor is long gone and has been replaced with a large Craftsman. The weight of the motor keeps the v-belt firmly in place while joining wood.

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Comments: Short bed 6 inch table
Source: R. Field

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Comments: Name on safety guard
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Comments: Check out the old school switch, still works perfectly.
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Comments: Back of the fence
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Comments: Spring keeps the blade gaurd in place
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Comments: Babbit bearing
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