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16th January 2023, 02:09 PM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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Thanks - but i'm still learning to negotiate my...
Thanks - but i'm still learning to negotiate my way around here. Could you possibly point me toward the link you mention?
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16th January 2023, 02:07 PM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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Google says the business in Preston is...
Google says the business in Preston is 'Permanently Closed' and the 9484 phone number is 'not connected'.
Strikes me that the years have gone by, I can only hope Frank is still amongst us (and not... -
14th January 2023, 02:30 PM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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I know that this by now a REALLY old thread, but...
I know that this by now a REALLY old thread, but did you ever get anywhere with your query?
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14th January 2023, 02:28 PM
Thread: Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
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Yep - that's me. Also added the same question...
Yep - that's me.
Also added the same question to the other two YouTube clips, not much more I can do I think.
Fingers crossed!
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13th January 2023, 10:02 AM
Thread: Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
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Gilbro JKointer
Thanks for this - sorry for delayed reply.
The first video you linked is the process I was referring to, but I saw it set out in an Instruction Manual for a 1950 Sears Roebuck 'Craftsman Jointer'. ... -
8th January 2023, 11:43 PM
Thread: Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
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Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
Thanks - not sure about anything much about the motor, apart from the fact that it still hums away and its bloody heavy.
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8th January 2023, 11:32 PM
Thread: Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
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malb - you might have identified the unidentified!
Thank you - looks like it's a Gilbro!
I just made a quick dash to the shed with phone and head torch for a hasty photography session and the attached pic clearly shows 3 mounting points.
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7th January 2023, 09:40 PM
Thread: Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
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Unidentified 4" Cast Iron Jointer.
Hi, Long time reader and lurker, first time poster.
This old jointer came to me last year, it belonged to a mate's late brother in law. Came to me in pretty good working condition, but i did...