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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. D. Wallace & Co.
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
J. D. Wallace & Co., Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Tom Moder

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	J.D. Wallace No. 6 Portable Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	1926
Serial Number:	416 3434 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	11/18/2018 12:12:15 PM

Comments:

I acquired the machine in 10/2018. The seller's father was a cabinet maker, and used the machine in his business. Note that the seller is in his mid-70's at present, so I believe his father was the original owner. The seller has no recollection of their being a blade guard, which suggests it was removed or broken early on in its life.

While the jointer works in its present state; I have done some cosmetic and electrical work including converting it to 110V, polishing the tables, fence, and on/off switch housing and removing as much of the acquired paint splatters from the housing as I can. I think it is the original black paint. The previous owner's father also did some modifications to the machine; adding an infeed table height indicator and an additional metal plate in front of the infeed table (which I have since removed).

I would like to fabricate some kind of blade guard. However, it is functional as is, and I have jointed several pieces of oak since buying the unit for $50.

Photo 1:

Comments: After some clean up...original paint
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Comments: Polished up the brass on/off switch box and rewired for 110V
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Comments: Previous owner added an infeed table height indicator
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Comments: As purchased...in the trunk of my car with homemade stand/cart in background
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Comments: Identification Plate on Motor Housing
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