Photo Index - J. A. Fay & Egan Co. - 506 "Lightning"

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Manufactured/Badged by:
J. A. Fay & Egan Co.
Cincinnati, OH.

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	12"
Submitted By:	Mark Marzluf

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	506 "Lightning"
Date of Manufacturer:	1921-1924 based on catalogs
Serial Number:	128136 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	6/16/2006 10:45:17 PM

Comments:

Add in the paper said 12" jointer. What I found was this 12" Fay & Egan from about 1922 or so in decent shape but in serious need of some TLC. This is my FIRST old arn purchace and rebuild. I bought it for $400 in June of 2006. After getting it home I quickly started blasting hardware, stripping off multiple coats of paint, and removing old electrical wires. Once a color scheme was decided on, I started getting it all back together. I'm THIS close to having her up and running. The seller that I bought it from purchased it from a local school (not sure what year). So far, I have yet to see another #506 with the motor on a stand like this one.

Photo 1:

Comments: This is how it looked when I bought it.
Source: My camera

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Photo 2:

Comments: Here it is now. Motor not mounted yet.
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Photo 3:

Comments: Another view of the refurb.
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