8-1/2 inch joiner blades?

On Aug 8, 3:04 am, John <[email protected]> wrote:
> I need a source of joiner blades 8-1/2" X 1" X 1/8". I just acquired an
> old joiner a lady whose husband had died. It suffered from her
> willingness to let her cats live in the woodshop after he passed on. I've
> reconditioned the tables and fence with naval jelly and gotten it pretty
> well cleaned up. Right now I need some new blades and a new magnetic
> switch for the 220V motor.

Try www.ridgecarbidetool.com for the blades. I have been buying from
them for years. Have had no problems. they are based in N.J..

On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:34:12 -0500, dpb wrote:

> John wrote:
>> I need a source of joiner blades 8-1/2" X 1" X 1/8". I just acquired an
>> old joiner a lady whose husband had died. It suffered from her
>> willingness to let her cats live in the woodshop after he passed on. I've
>> reconditioned the tables and fence with naval jelly and gotten it pretty
>> well cleaned up. Right now I need some new blades and a new magnetic
>> switch for the 220V motor.
>
> Are the knives missing or too worn to regrind?
>

The existing blades are rusted from spills and other insults. I will be
cleaning them using naval jelly, and I am going to have them reground.
But I want a spare set, and I don't see any sources on the internet, thus
my post. I'll have to replace the switch as well.

J

Thanks for the responses. Once I have the machine restored I'll post a
couple of images. I've been wishing I took some before pictures.

J

John wrote:
> I need a source of joiner blades 8-1/2" X 1" X 1/8".

Try these folks:
<http://www.ballewtools.com/>

Call them. It's doubtful the item you're looking for is on the web
site. With your first order, Ballew usually sends a paper catalog which
is quite useful.

John wrote:
> I need a source of joiner blades 8-1/2" X 1" X 1/8". I just acquired an
> old joiner a lady whose husband had died. It suffered from her
> willingness to let her cats live in the woodshop after he passed on. I've
> reconditioned the tables and fence with naval jelly and gotten it pretty
> well cleaned up. Right now I need some new blades and a new magnetic
> switch for the 220V motor.

Are the knives missing or too worn to regrind?

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John wrote:
> On Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:34:12 -0500, dpb wrote:
>
>> John wrote:
>>> I need a source of joiner blades 8-1/2" X 1" X 1/8". I just acquired an
>>> old joiner a lady whose husband had died. It suffered from her
>>> willingness to let her cats live in the woodshop after he passed on. I've
>>> reconditioned the tables and fence with naval jelly and gotten it pretty
>>> well cleaned up. Right now I need some new blades and a new magnetic
>>> switch for the 220V motor.
>> Are the knives missing or too worn to regrind?
>>
>
> The existing blades are rusted from spills and other insults. I will be
> cleaning them using naval jelly, and I am going to have them reground.
> But I want a spare set, and I don't see any sources on the internet, thus
> my post. I'll have to replace the switch as well.

Unless they're terribly rusted, I'm sure they'll clean up just fine.
I'd start w/ the wire wheel in the grinder and then move to wet/dry
paper w/ water or kerosene or any other wetting fluid. I've found that
about the fastest way.

As a suggestion, if these are HSS knives consider carbide for a new set
-- pricey initially, but last longer and if ever do use any manufactured
materials they'll stand up...

On the switch, if you want a full mag starter, Grainger has some that
aren't too outrageous...

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