Photo Index - F. E. Whitney - Jointer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
F. E. Whitney
Boston, MA

True Manufacturer:
F. E. Whitney, Boston, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	15"
Submitted By:	Jeff Joslin

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	Ca. 1890
Serial Number:
Last Updated	10/18/2012 9:16:45 AM

Comments:

Thanks to eBay seller David J. Johnson for giving us permission to use his photographs. The machine was described as follows:

Built by F.E. Whitney, 65 Sudbury St., Boston Mass. This Jointer also referred to as a Buzz Planer is in working condition and is available with a Phase Converter. The manufacturing date is unknown but I suspect in the 100 year range.
2 Knife head 15" Babbit bearings.
In / Out Tables 40" x 20" each adjustable
Length overall. 7' (83 1/2")
Fence 42" x 5" adjustable 2 way
Rabbit slot in out-feed table

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Comments: Front view
Source: Image courtesy David J. Johnson

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Comments: Infeed side
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Comments: Fence
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Comments: Name cast into base
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Comments: Motor and handwheel
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Comments: Motor is from Louis Allis Co.
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