Photo Index - Other Maker - Herman Henry Klahn, Patternmaker

Machinery Photo Index

Manufactured/Badged by:
Other Maker
*

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	8"
Submitted By:	Reuben Deumling

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Herman Henry Klahn, Patternmaker
Date of Manufacturer:	1920s est.
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/8/2025 6:01:11 PM

Comments:

This is a delightful small 8" jointer by Herman Henry Klahn of Portland, Oregon, unfortunately lacking a fence. The overall length of the tables is a mere 39". I first spied this one in January of 2022, but at that time was not aware of its provenance. The second time I got a chance to buy it I pounced. It seems well made, certainly stout. The large diameter brass retainers screwed into the castings on either end of the cutterhead shaft are obviously related to the bearings but exactly how they work is not yet clear.
Discussion of the jointer and the man behind it can be found here: https://owwm.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=230725

Photo 1:

Comments: Front/top
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 2:

Comments: Closeup of cutterhead shaft and brass retainer
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 3:

Comments: Tables viewed from the operator end
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 4:

Comments: Pulley end of cutterhead shaft
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 5:

Comments: Oil port for sleeve bearings?
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code

Photo 6:

Comments: Outfeed elevation adjustment
Source: Me

Direct Link
IMG Code