Photo Index - Parks Woodworking Machine Co. - 12 Inch Cast Iron

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Parks Woodworking Machine Co.
Cincinnati, OH.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	12 inch
Submitted By:	Jeff Traeger

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	12 Inch Cast Iron
Date of Manufacturer:	Estimate: 1950's
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Last Updated	1/30/2003 10:31:10 AM

Comments:

This is the infamous Parks 12" thickness planer which may also be seen under the Craftsman badge. They are identical machines manufactured by Parks. This 12" planer is built like a 5 H.P. 30" planer, but is just scaled down a bit. Prior to restoration my Parks planer was out of service for seven years sitting in the back of a cabinet makers shop. The stand is a copy of the original cast iron stand but made from MDF. It was scaled from a catalog sheet. My machine uses a two horsepower motor. Parks recommends one to three horsepower. Most parts are still available from Morrison [Parks Repair] in Covington, KY. Morrison's address as well as an owners manual and parts list is available elsewhere on this site. Click: http://www.oldwwmachines.com/Parks/Parks.asp

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Comments: Parks planer - close view after restoration
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Comments: Parks planer - prior to restoration
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Comments: Parks planer - view with stand
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