Photo Index - Frank H. Clement - 24" jointer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Frank H. Clement
Rochester, NY

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	24"
Submitted By:	Steve Baum

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	24" jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	pre-1898
Serial Number:
Last Updated	8/22/2006 12:45:50 PM

Comments:

Purchased this off thebay in April of 2006. This being my first true Old WWM I feel I overpaid for it. However I do not regret getting this fine hunk o' arn. The is believed to have come out of a Glenns Falls paper mill that closed in the 1970's. It came with a 5hp 3ph GE motor and only a small homemade blade guard. I already have a 5hp 1ph and have built a very heavy duty mobil base. Only minor rust around the feet. The cutterhead is a ~5" 2 blade round. It wasn't until I got it home and tore into it that I found the drive side babbit was shot and the shaft scored. It also had no thrust grooves in the shaft and used the casting against the head for a bearing surface. I plan on getting the shaft turned and pouring new bearings. I cleaned off the one coat of dark gray with a power washer and a wire wheel. I started the painting process and am going with what's called "Dull Black". Not as shiny as gloss but not flat. I have since gotten a Frank H. Clement 36" bandsaw. I may try to continue collecting (and using) pre-American Clement machines. The tablesaw and shaper would be nice to get next.

Photo 1:

Comments: Overall view
Source: seller's pic from auction

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Comments: The cutterhead and nice table condition
Source: seller's pic from auction

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Comments: The nameplate
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