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Sprunger Brothers, Inc.
South Bend, IN; Topeka, IN; Ligonier, IN; Elkhart, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Larry Hampton

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Sprunger 6 " NJ600 Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	prob 70s
Serial Number:	103803 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	10/29/2012 3:55:49 PM

Comments:

Not an old machine, but quite rusted up and abused. Used since new by the POs late husband; she gave it to me to get it out of her basement. I don't know for certain but I think the 1hp dual-voltage motor is original. I rewired it for 110V. Had a crack in the base welded. The bearings were badly worn, causing wear on the shaft. I replaced the bearings (Thanks to Mr. Dale Fahlbeck, who kept spare parts when he sold the Sprunger woodworking machine production in the 1980s.) and reversed and reground the shaft, which seems to work. Sharpened the knives. Reused the switch but replaced the wiring. Lots of rust; hired my friend Lon to sandblast most of the rusted parts, including the stand, which he also powder coated. Used light green Hammerite Rust Cap spray paint, which I recommend highly; very good coverage and very tough stuff. Used salvaged almond appliance paint for accents. Modified the original design by shortening the cutter head guard spring and affixing it to a post fitted into the pivot end of the guard, so that the spring does not rub against the paint. Also added a foot to support the end of the fence, and installed a chip/dust port underneath, which can be used when the motor is moved out of position.
There was so much rust that I couldn't make the table and fence surfaces look good, so I had them Blanchard ground, which of course doubled the cost of the rehab. Some of the deeper pits remain, but it looks good!
I still need to decide what to do about the bent up protractor. I suppose I could try to make a decal; anybody have any good ideas?

Photo 1:

Comments: Final result. Note that a good roll-around stand is still to be built.
Source: my D200

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Photo 2:

Comments: Original (to me) condition. Lots of rust despite our dry climate.
Source: MY D200

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Comments: Mr. Fahlbeck thought he had some of these tags, but he did not. Too bad.
Source: My D200

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Comments: Must have been standing in water at some time. The sandblaster said it was a challenge.
Source: My D200

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Comments: I added this little foot to support the end of the fence.
Source: My D200

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Comments: Modified cutter guard spring.
Source: My D200

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