This is a Craftsman 4 3/8″ Jointer-Planer manufactured by the King Seeley Corp. for the Craftsman brand. The blade guard and fence lock handle are not original.
It dates from approximately 1954-1956. This was the smaller of the two jointers manufactured for Craftsman. It featured precision-ground cast iron tables and lubricated for life ball bearings. The solid cutter head has three 4 3/8″ high-speed steel knives.
The fence tilts 45 degrees in either direction and the depth of cut is easily adjustable by the hand wheel in the front.
Jointer Specifications:
Width of cut… 4 3/8 in.
Depth of cut… 3/8 in.
Rabbet depth… 3/8 in.
Length of fence… 19 1/8 in.
Spindle diameter… 1/2 inch
Size, front table 11 3/16 x 6 5/8 in.
Size, rear table 11 1/8 x 6 5/8 in.
Bearings… 2 sets sealed for life.
Cutter knives… 3 high-speed steel, approx 4500 rpm.
Recommended arbor speed… 4500 rpm.
Motor recommended… 1/3 HP 1750 rpm.
Machine pulley… 2 in.
Motor pulley… 5 in.
Over-all dimensions… Height 8 in.; width 9 3/4 in., length 19 7/16 in.
Comments for 1952 Craftsman (King Seeley) 4″ Jointer Model 103.23220
Apr 30, 2011
Can Anyone scan and email me a manual for this?
by: Eric
Hi,
If anyone who owns this tool can scan and email a manual for this tool, Craftsman (King Seeley) 4″ Jointer Model 103.23220 It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Eric FathersWoodcraft@AOL.com
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