Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - 103.20660

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
King-Seeley Corp.-Central Specialty Division, Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Scott Ferree

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.20660
Date of Manufacturer:	1960 (possibly late 1959)
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	6/18/2012 12:30:23 PM

Comments:

I found this jointer at a yard sale. The man wanted $90.00. I tried to talk him down. He was an auctioneer and acquired this jointer from an old man at some point during his auctions. With the name craftsman on it and only minor rust, I had to have it. Before I bought it, I ran home and got on the internet to do some research on the model number. Thanks to your wonderful site I found everything including a manual with parts breakdown and scans of the original catalog from 1950-1951. I went back and paid the man $90.00. It was all we could do for the two of us to get it into the back of my pickup. After replacing the rear belt, replacing the power cord to the stand, and adding wheels to make it more mobile, I fired it up. It ran as smooth as can be expected with the original 1950 motor (as far as I know). I cleaned up all the rust and made some minor adjustments. After running a few boards through, I determined it needed new blades. I ordered them on-line from Sears for $45.62 (including shipping) and recieved them in a few days. Setting the new blades was relatively easy. I decided after installing new blades the table just wasn't aligned perfect enough for me. For the next four days I tinkered with it until I got it as good as possible with very little snipe. The overall cost so far has been $191.18. Maybe a bit more than I planned to spend for an old tool, but I'm sure some of you understand what we'll go through to have a functioning classic. I don't know anything about the wood base it sits on other than it does a good job of directing the wood chips into one area. If anyone knows how old the design is or has a copy of the design I'd like to know. Also, if anyone would like, I could measure up the base and re-design with a simple CAD program I have and make it available.

Photo 1:

Comments: Front rear view
Source: Scott Ferree using digital camera

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Comments: Rear view
Source: Scott Ferree using digital camera

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Comments: Back view
Source: Scott Ferree using digital camera

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