Difference between revisions of "Restoration of Parks 95 12" surface planer"
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| + | '''Before restoration''' | ||
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| + | Image:IMG 20160316 191012263.jpg|On arrival | ||
| + | Image:IMG 20160316 205005456.jpg|Gearbox | ||
| + | Image:IMG 20160316 205013924.jpg|The bed | ||
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| + | == Usability == | ||
The planer is somewhat operational now. However the pickup roller (infeed roller) is not successfully pulling boards through the cutter. The fifth link below is for a thread where a similar problem with an identical planer is being discussed, and there are several suggestions we can try there without a full teardown. Anybody is welcome to attempt work on this, if you'd like a working planer or you're just bored. Things we can try (but haven't yet) include: | The planer is somewhat operational now. However the pickup roller (infeed roller) is not successfully pulling boards through the cutter. The fifth link below is for a thread where a similar problem with an identical planer is being discussed, and there are several suggestions we can try there without a full teardown. Anybody is welcome to attempt work on this, if you'd like a working planer or you're just bored. Things we can try (but haven't yet) include: | ||
* Confirm that the bed rollers are positioned high enough to support the board rather than having it rest entirely on the bed itself | * Confirm that the bed rollers are positioned high enough to support the board rather than having it rest entirely on the bed itself | ||
* Attempt to lower the position of the infeed roller itself - this would be a delicate process, since it's important that the roller height is not lower than the cutting height | * Attempt to lower the position of the infeed roller itself - this would be a delicate process, since it's important that the roller height is not lower than the cutting height | ||
| − | * | + | * Further clean the bed - using steel wool, then sandpaper up to 1000 grit |
| + | * Once clean, apply a layer of non-silicone wax to the bed | ||
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| + | == Planned improvements == | ||
| + | * Build a replacement stand | ||
| + | * Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning | ||
| + | * Add a belt guard | ||
| + | * Add a starter switch | ||
| + | * Machine a replacement pickup roller on the lathe / mill | ||
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[https://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/forum/tools/power-tools/48261-parks-planer Thread on pickup roller performace] | [https://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/forum/tools/power-tools/48261-parks-planer Thread on pickup roller performace] | ||
| − | + | [http://www.dcmorrison.com/ DC Morrison - last known parts supplier] | |
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 3 April 2016
Jesse brought in a Parks 95 12" surface planer, on 03/16/2016. This is a ~280 lb machine, probably manufactured in the 30s or 40s (we'll know more if we can clean up the plate with the serial #). It is cosmetically in bad shape, and has one small operating problem that should be resolvable.
It's not yet been decided whether this tool will get a top-to-bottom overhaul or just be touched up for usability. This page will be used to track resources with repair information, and to document the process of cleaning it up.
Contents |
[edit] Photos
Before restoration
On arrival
Gearbox
The bed
[edit] Usability
The planer is somewhat operational now. However the pickup roller (infeed roller) is not successfully pulling boards through the cutter. The fifth link below is for a thread where a similar problem with an identical planer is being discussed, and there are several suggestions we can try there without a full teardown. Anybody is welcome to attempt work on this, if you'd like a working planer or you're just bored. Things we can try (but haven't yet) include:
- Confirm that the bed rollers are positioned high enough to support the board rather than having it rest entirely on the bed itself
- Attempt to lower the position of the infeed roller itself - this would be a delicate process, since it's important that the roller height is not lower than the cutting height
- Further clean the bed - using steel wool, then sandpaper up to 1000 grit
- Once clean, apply a layer of non-silicone wax to the bed
[edit] Planned improvements
- Build a replacement stand
- Install a hinged motor mount for belt tensioning
- Add a belt guard
- Add a starter switch
- Machine a replacement pickup roller on the lathe / mill
[edit] Restoration resources
Restoration worklog @ vintage machinery
Restoration worklog @ estrategy
