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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
King-Seeley Corp.-Central Specialty Division, Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Jointer
Machine Size:	4-3/8"
Submitted By:	Jonathan Shores

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	103.23340 Craftsman Jointer
Date of Manufacturer:	maybe '50's
Serial Number:	none
Last Updated	7/19/2010 12:26:18 PM

Comments:

This is one really heavy jointer considering it is a bench-top and is only a 4 incher. Mostly, I use a Stanley jointer plane for most joinery. This Craftsman (King-Seeley) is one I'd use if I can get the parts, which are the blade guard and part of the clamp assembly for the fence. This model is solid. Picked it up for song at a GS and it has been roosting on a shelf for 10 years. As a comparison, see the Craftsman 4 1/8 inch jointer 149.236222 that I am posting. I can easily see why I like "old" woodworking machines. Some real fine restored examples of this model are posted here. I know it can be done.

(Admin-19 July 2010: revised specs.)

Photo 1:

Comments: Looking at feed table; you can see what is missing in the fence assembly; this is a component that I would have to find or make, before the unit is whole again.
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Comments: Viewing the open side; the fence is lying along side; depth-of-cut meter is on the right below the deck. Badge is metal, not a decal. Nice.
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Comments: Looking bird'seye, can see what is there to work with; not sure what the chrome nut does, but it was with the setup I got; knives (2 sets) are in good shape; I believe the metal bars on left of drum are for backing the knives; handles are probably part of
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Comments: Motor side showing pulley; feed table is on left. THe drive shaft is a decent enough size; again, it's why I like OWWM's. The bits are scattered topside waiting for application.
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Comments: Built solid; nice to have a machine that is not prone to any surprises while in use; especially with a jointer. I think this can be refurbished and hopefully it will not disappoint.
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