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Manufactured/Badged by:
Moak Machine & Foundry Co.
Kimball, MI; Port Huron, MI

True Manufacturer:
Moak Machine & Foundry Co., Kimball, MI; Port Huron, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	12" Jointer
Submitted By:	Tim Schultz

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Moak 12" Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	1944 estimated
Serial Number:	5302 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	1/28/2015 11:08:02 PM

Comments:

I'm told the date is a 1944, based on an extrapolation of 4 other serial numbers that were date confirmed with Moak.

I got this from an Ypsilanti Mi, school auction. It also has asset tags on it from the Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant.
The jointer is a standard version, with a direct drive, 220vac, 5hp, 3ph, S.A. Woods motor, serial number 37233. The Moak serial number is 5302. This machine was poorly painted a light gray at some point and rather rusty on bed surfaces. After disassembling the jointer for transport, I found several spots that weren't repainted. The original color was a dark charcoal gray like Karl Shield's 12" jointer original picture.
I didn't have to do much since it was already in working condition, I blasted, primed, filled, filled some more (rough castings), painted, replaced the bearings, scraped the rust off the tables and added a VFD, there are few other things I did but not worth mentioning. This machine runs so smooth and quiet, it's a joy to use. If you come across one of these or one of the other brands like it, don't pass it up.

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Comments: Picture in the school wood shop
Source: Tim Schultz

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Comments: Motor Badge for Moak Jointer
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Comments: After restoration
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Comments: Moving the machine into place
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Comments: Fence detail, I had the fence skewed slightly
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