Photo Index - Witherby, Rugg & Richardson - 18 inch jointer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Witherby, Rugg & Richardson
Worcester, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	18"
Submitted By:	Travis Johnson

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	18 inch jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	Late 1800s
Serial Number:
Last Updated	6/13/2006 10:20:49 PM

Comments:

This machine was purchased from the owner of Elemer's Barn in Coopers Mills, Maine for the low sum of 100 dollars. As a Railroad Machinist and a woodworker, I thought the low price, coupled with my knowledge of mechanics and tool machining would make for a great first restoration project, not to mention the thrill of having a working jointer of this size in my shop.

Orginally I thought the machine had seized up Babbitt Bearings, but when I got it home I realized the entire machine was intact. In fact, everything was freed up, from the main bearings to the jib set screws that adjust the table ends. I was also pleased to find out that the machine came with a fully adjustable fence system and had blades inside the jointer head, both saving me a lot of time in trying to obtain these items to complete the restoration. My greatest challenge will be figuring out a way to drive this machine. Currently I am planning on using the PTO of my Kubota tractor to power this machine.

Overall I am pleased with my purchase and hope to have it restored within a year. A new baby (expected any day now) might complicate things however.

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Comments: This picture shows an 18 inch Witherby/ Ruggs/ Richardson jointer just after purchase
Source: Travis Johnson Photographer/ www.railroadmachinist.com

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