Photo Index - Boice-Crane Co. - Model 1000

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Boice-Crane Co.
Toledo, OH, then Gothenburg, NE, Chula Vista, CA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Planer, Wood
Machine Size:	12 Inch
Submitted By:	Guy Edkins

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Model 1000
Date of Manufacturer:	1955
Serial Number:	8023
Last Updated	12/14/2023 12:38:21 PM

Comments:

I purchased this from a young woodworker that was buying all new equipment for his shop. It was in running order, but I knew I could make it at least better looking. I stripped the machine completely. Sandblasted all the painted components, primed and repainted. I gave the base to a friend that already had 1000 with no base and I was going to make this one mobile enough to go up and down an 11 degree ramp at my shop in Maine. I work outdoors there. I made the new base out of baltic birch plywood. It encloses a 3 HP 1 PH motor. There is an open slot at one end of the base to blow out dust and stray chips that find their way in. The cutter head was re-machined putting fine thread jacking screws under the cutter knives to make for very quick alignment and blade setup. I have a special jig I made with dial indicator built in to it to set the knives to the correct height in just seconds. I have CAD drawings for those interested in that head modification. I can also send a picture of the knife jig. I created a dead simple fix for the common teething problem with the 1000. When the drive mechanism is disengaged the belts "fall" under their own weight onto the pulley and therefore never really fully disengages. A strong neodymium magnet with an aluminum post tucked up under the belt keeps it from staying engaged on the pulley. I also found the side gear cover did not align quite right. Some turned stainless necked washers used under the stainless mounting bolts keeps everything perfectly aligned.
This machine is such a joy to use. Every single time I turn it on I just marvel at its incredibly simple design and robustness. Snipe is non-existent on any wood species. It is quiet and will run all day and never show any signs of being overworked. I am quite certain that this machine will be running happily long after I am dust myself. If you need a planer of exceptional quality in this size range, you cannot do any better. I cannot recommend it enough. It is by far the best machine I own. I like it so much I just bought another for my other home! The new one is getting a SHELIX head. http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=40141

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Comments: Model 1000 As Purchased, running order
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Comments: As restored, showing ground table.
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Comments: Showing recreated decal and ventilated motor housing.
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Comments: Showing recreated decal and slot at cabinet base to allow dust blow out.
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Comments: Showing magnet mounted pin to stop belt from staying engaged when arm is disengaged. This is a common problem with the 1000.
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Comments: Showing jacking screws mod to cutter head.
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