Photo Index - Northfield Foundry & Machine Co. - 16HD

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Northfield Foundry & Machine Co.
Northfield, MN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	16" hand jointer
Submitted By:	Jon Preston

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	16HD
Date of Manufacturer:	1981
Serial Number:
Last Updated	4/9/2005 4:53:45 PM

Comments:

This machine was purchased new in 1980 from Northfield by a local lumber company near Columbus, Ohio. It was in pretty rough condition when I started restoration. I disassembled and stripped it to bare metal, reprimed and painted it. All of the fasteners have been replaced with stainless steel and all the electrics replaced. The new motor is a Baldor 5hp single phase with a GE size 2 starter. I have a new Byrd tool shelix helical carbide insert cutterhead on order along with all new bearings and seals. The tables were in good condition so I hand lapped them with diamond abrasive plates starting with 220 and working up to 1200. It is essentially a new machine. Northfield was kind enough to supply me with a set of new warning plates and logos to complete the restoration. The photos show it prior to installation of the new cutterhead. This was a labor of love. The machine is a joy to use. They truly just don't make them like they used to. The beauty of restoring a Northfield is that they can supply any part you may need. My restoration paint work is a bit different than originally supplied, because the factory sprays the assembled unit, but I masked and sprayed each piece completely disassembled. It's a nice touch since it allows me to show off all those stainless fasteners. The original manual appears to be hand typed and includes some handwritten notations from the manufacturer.

Photo 1:

Comments: Northfield 16HD hand jointer
Source: From my shop near completion of restoration

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Photo 2:

Comments: The rebuilt fence
Source: The fence tilts 45 degrees in either direction.

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Photo 3:

Comments: Near completion of the restoration
Source: You'll note that the cutterhead still hasn't been installed.

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