Photo Index - Sprunger Brothers, Inc. - Early Model A 6" Jointer

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sprunger Brothers, Inc.
South Bend, IN; Topeka, IN; Ligonier, IN; Elkhart, IN

True Manufacturer:
Sprunger Brothers, Inc., South Bend, IN; Topeka, IN; Ligonier, IN; Elkhart, IN

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	6"
Submitted By:	Christopher Adams

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Early Model A 6" Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	1948
Serial Number:	200-4817 (View SN Registry Entry)
Last Updated	9/3/2009 1:57:08 AM

Comments:

I saw this on ebay and it was local so I went to see it. The man who sold it had a larger, newer jointer and hadn't used it in years and years (it had a small paper wasp nest under the table!). I was told it powered up and spun freely. I really wanted a jointer and the plastic ones at Home Depot cost $200. I got this one for $50!

Took it home, disassembled it, and will now get started on the cleaning and restoration before putting her to work. I called Sprunger and ordered new bearings and new blades. Parts for these are nearly out, so I will most likely have the old blades reground at some point as an extra set. Table looks solid with no pitting. A couple of small scratches which I should be able to polish out.

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Comments: Front as it was purchased
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Comments: Back as purchased
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Comments: Mfg tag. Notice this is square not round, it seems the 1949 and later were a different design.
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Comments: Took everything apart, wire brushed and cleaned, painted, and reassembled.
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Comments: back side after cleaning and painting (see "before")
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Comments: Ready to go. Replaced knives and bearings.
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