Monster Planer Restoration, SCMI S520

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In this video I restore a well used, but very nice planer to like new condition. If you are a tool geek, this video is for you. I go into detail showing all the various components and what they do.
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[@philareilly]

It’s Saturday morning, coffee is brewing, breakfast is a-cooking, and a Mike Farrington video drops. What a great start to the weekend

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I'm happy to be able to offer a little entertainment.

[@riversiderebuilds4677]

Haha same here.. Lol. Thats too funny..

[@alanr745]

I’m ending my weekend watching it, but I like Mike’s presentation, puns, and professional work.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@alanr745 Thank you.

[@dgoddard]

That planer dragging boards through it at 60' per minute just blew my mind.

[@MikeFarrington]

That was the first time I had run a board through at that speed and it caught me off guard big time.

[@JBLewis]

it didn't sound like the planer even noticed.

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

I find almost as much pleasure in buying and renewing older tools as what I create with them. When I was starting out I found an old jointer that was basically useless it was so rusted. Completely locked up. It took a couple weeks to get the bearing in and to clean it to where I was happy with it. Adjusting it coplaner was a hassle but I love USING the old thing like was meant to. I see people restore tools but I enjoy seeing them live on doing what they were meant to do. Well done.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Its lots of fun to bring something back to life.

[@cardboardpig]

Honestly I can't get enough of seeing old, well made machines torn down, cleaned, and reassembled - the machining on the parts is often fantastic and it's great to have the opportunity as a person who won't ever own this machine to appreciate how well it was designed. The commentary is great too :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Nothing beats the feeling of working with high-quality tools.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree.

[@Giokosmik]

And have the precise result that is expected frustration free. Oh yes, this can make or break your mood to work.

[@GageDrums]

Crazy to me that you bought this giant planer for less than $1800..great find!

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, good stuff for sure. Thank you.

[@frankcornfield5915]

Great project on a superbly engineered machine. Italian engineering is way better than most people realise.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. In my searching for tools, I would agree that Italian engineering is very good.

[@declangallagher3113]

Haha, I just took a road trip myself from Denver to Iowa to buy an scmi edge sander, same vintage. They certainly are cool machines!

[@MikeFarrington]

I am familiar with that sander. I would love one myself.

[@keving8682]

You have a crazy collection of skills Mike - it's amazing to see how they all come together. It often seems that all of the experiences in various jobs we have in life pay off and come together in some way. You not only have the technical skills both for woodworking and machine repair/maintenance, but an eye for design, skills in videography, marketing, and a killer voice over. It is so enjoyable to see these all come together and contribute to you and your family's success.

[@MikeFarrington]

Wow, thank you for the kind words. As I film and edit a project, its really hard to know if I'm doing a good job. Comments like this help me know that I'm at least close to on track.

[@keving8682]

@@MikeFarrington Your videos are spot on every time! They are always worth watching; both entertaining and packed with useful and practical information.

[@TheLindsay720]

That thing is beast! Nice overhaul.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@ronjones758]

Amazing equipment. I was a jet mechanic in the Marine Corps back in the early 70’s. Watching this video made my heart beat quicken. Loved it, but sure makes me jealous. Living in Tegucigalpa Honduras for the past 20 years. Teaching wood working skills to several young men who live here.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AKGatesway]

“Ace-tone” is a great cleaner! 😂. Punny. Love you detail and pace. So helpful. Thanks, Mike!

[@keitha.9788]

First time I've ever heard it pronounced that way. Very funny.....

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you very much.

[@rhiekel]

Wow....... Not only terrific wood working skills, but some serious mechanical skills as well. Nicely done. I am jealous.... That planer makes a lunchbox planer look like a toy for a child...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@TheArtificiallyIntelligent]

Man, that cutter head is a BEAST! Love it!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@philipharris6303]

I enjoyed your rebuild and really liked your comments regarding the Timken Bearings. I worked for Timken for 40 years and can tell you that the precision that goes into engineering and manufacturing is beyond good. You will enjoy problem free operation from those bearings.

[@MikeFarrington]

Timken seems to have the best bearings that I can get my hands on. I bet it was cool to work there.

[@philipharris6303]

@@MikeFarrington it was a great company to work for,

[@jhscheppele2448]

You weren’t lucky you were blessed to get such a great machine.

[@MikeFarrington]

You got that right!

[@na2305]

So nice you used Timken bearings. I live in Canton Ohio where the Timken company began and is still here today.

[@MikeFarrington]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

There is no tool like an old tool. Great job.. Awesome machine.

[@MikeFarrington]

You got that right!

[@-WoodyVT-]

We use Timken bearings in all of our underwater inspection and cleaning equipment used to service nuclear reactors all across America. Definitely a great choice!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is really good to know, I feel better about my choice.

[@sal8743]

That machine is a piece of italian engineering, a masterpiece. Great deal man!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@nickyork8901]

Your expertise on woodworking and photography is matched by your engineering skills! Is there nothing he cannot do?

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I can't spell.

[@greendumper]

Well done and best of luck with that machine. You have replaced all the worn and troublesome parts to make that machine as good as if not better that new. Unlike a lot of videos on the subject this describes exactly the process one should follow - have knowledge, buy the right machine at the right price, concentrate on the mechanical and electrical. Brilliant!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. So far it's been a great addition to the shop.

[@95db97]

Wow beautiful machine.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Awesome recommendation, my brother bought me the August and everything after album on cassette for my 10th birthday way back in 95. I still have it to this day, great album.

[@MikeFarrington]

I had it on cassette first as well, later to be replaced by compact disc. It still sounds good all these years later.

[@Hansenomics]

Good things come to those who wait...and wait.....and wait! The detail of your videos are always top notch. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@bwiele]

Awesome sauce Mike! It's great to see these videos from time to time because I always come away thinking "yeah, a little intimidating to think about starting to dig into a piece of equipment like this but hey, I can do it."

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I look at these projects as both a useable tool, but also an investment in my education. The amount that I learn every time I restore a tool is really incredible. I think it would be worth the money even if I didn't get the tool at the end of the project.

[@davidbryanwoodworksandmore]

I’ll tell yah I just came back to my shop, with a very large laguna bandsaw, and I was intimidated at first but after awhile it’s not bad.

[@GeminiWoodworks]

I enjoy hunting and restoring tools just as much as building things. My shop has tools way nicer than it ought to since I'm a hobbyist...it's the way to go.

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm right there with you.

[@robertgoshey4876]

I really like your machinery rebuild vids.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@georgeappiah169]

The Italian power in woodworking machines

[@MikeFarrington]

Indeed.

[@anthonypoole4933]

Glad to see "ace-tone" reference has made a reappearance!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! I may just start using acetone more often so I can use that pronunciation.

[@anthonypoole4933]

@@MikeFarrington you should! That is until you use it as a band name 😂

[@sumrandomguy31]

That's The dream machine right there. I used to work in a shop that had one and I always wondered why more machines don't have the flat top! It's so much better for workflow than the dust chute coming out of the top like my current machines. Awesome job on the restoration!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I totally agree. The top of a planer should be considered a work surface.

[@chrismitchell7801]

SCM's - great machines, been on my 'get one day' list for years. Did you feel that some of those bearings went in a little too easily?

[@jamesmoore1532]

I kept going back and forth on buying that exact planer but didn't want to pay for the parts needed. Glad it found a worthy home.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Probably not this exact one, I bought this one 15 months ago. This model was very very common in high production shops.

[@jamesmoore1532]

@@MikeFarrington it was that unit, I live south of there. The building is distinct. I am holding out for a Felder.

[@vjaneczko]

Thanks for sharing the resto work! Woodworking & fixing stuff are some of my weaknesses.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@amko5335]

Very good video im carpenter and i love restoration videos soo this is great combibation... just forward

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you liked it!

[@hurley954]

More like this in the future? Yes please, at your convenience. Enjoyable as always and big “kudos” to the Crows reference. Anytime Omaha comes up I hear somewhere in middle America.

[@MikeFarrington]

I am watching for a couple more tools. If I find them, then you bet.

[@brustar5152]

Had to chuckle at the "Ace Tone" versus "assitone" (sic) pronunciation . People like yourself with self taught skills are critical to keeping the country running and teaching others in the process. Somewhere out in the 'internet world' there's a young man: "Well, dang, that's what that thing is in the back of my dad's old shop. I should uncover it and perform a rebirth so I can plane my own lumber from our acreage of hardwood trees. instead of sending it all out to someo9ne else."

[@MikeFarrington]

For what ever reason pronouncing things slightly wrong is funny to me. Thank you. I agree, this kind of education is hard to come by in todays world. Its a real pleasure to be able to make these videos and have people watch.

[@lostinadream1866]

I just had a fit over my brand new Jet 15hh planer because.......... several boards out of a stack I fed in at one time would not feed, they just sat there as the others left them in the dust, I spent hours setting it to factory specs all to have NO change, then I saw your shop tour video again and you mentioned that issue, I am guessing that is how non segmented infeed rollers ALL are because I have had the same problem with EVERY planer I have ever owned and it has driven me bonkers..... now I am watching this video ha ha ha

[@MikeFarrington]

I think there are two options, a segmented infeed roller or a rubber infeed roller. Rubber has become less popular because it doesn't last very long.

[@lostinadream1866]

@@MikeFarrington It's nice to know that this is just the way the one piece rollers function... For a long time I just felt cursed by every planer I have owned, I guess if I ever buy another, as you have documented, a segmented infeed is the ONLY way to go. thanks Mike!!!

[@lostinadream1866]

So, that Jet planer chain for the outfeed roller started jumping the sprocket, Jet, very very slow to respond to their warranty so, I bought a Hammer A3-41-D nice big planer, still not taking all of the material at once because (No segmented infeed roller) so, I am an idiot for buying that, what are your thoughts on segmented infeed pressure bar like on the Felder D951? Thanks!!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@lostinadream1866 My guess is the d951 is a very nice planer. I have never seen one in person though.

[@lostinadream1866]

@@MikeFarrington I'm wondering if the segmented infeed pressure bar has the same action as a segmented infeed roller... hmmm lol always sucks when you can't demo a machine before you buy it :(

[@michaelroof1969]

beautiful machine

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@mattg6262]

What an amazing machine. Thanks for taking us along

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chsstagemanager2012]

You were already my favorite KZbin woodworker, but the Counting Crows reference sealed the deal

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Counting Crows is a great band. One of my favorites.

[@jeffroltgen3659]

Thank You. This helped me fix my new S520 that developed a couple sticky rollers in the first 6 months of use. As I waited for tech support to give me more than just the replacement part and no guidance, this gave me the confidence to just dig in. Three hours later, machine is back in service, still no word from SCM tech help. Tore down the original segmented roller, just to see what was the hang-up. Broken spring? bent pin? Nothing I can see that caused the hang up, but the new one seems to be fine. Wish I knew what caused the issue... Thanks again for posting. You got the better bargain vs buying new by a long shot!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you, great to hear the video helped.

[@OtherBrotherDaryl]

Boom. Rain King! Beautiful purchase. Love when patience pays off. Fantastic restoration as well. The Farrington has talent, no doubt about it! Best.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@EvanDunville]

Wow that is a great tool. I practice a similar tool buying strategy. Constantly watching and knowing when to go after a deal is the key.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Evan.

[@ic7857]

Currently rebuilding an SCM SI 12 sliding Tablesaw. Great saw. Do loving the machining of it. Would be happy to find an SCM 520.

[@MikeFarrington]

Great saw, I shopped for one of those for a number of years. I ended up finding my current Felder saw.

[@benson5468]

Mate rather you than me , it's like putting a piano together great video thanks for posting bren new subscriber from the UK

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for the sub!

[@erikhesseling4950]

Thanks for the video and your comments Mike. Always brings a smile to my face.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to hear it

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

OMG! 😲 Mike, that beast is to your previous planer what a Kapex 120 is to a wooden miter box. Great find! Thanks for taking us on the restoration journey. Always superb content with just the right amount of acerbic narrative. LOL! 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Mike.

[@cctknight84]

Very nice!! I still make do with my 15 inch Jet, but watching this makes me think about keeping my eyes open for something new. My wife will be thrilled (yes, this is sarcasm...)!

[@MikeFarrington]

The Jet has been a great planer, but the new one is really sweet.

[@geerts016]

I love hearing about your tools and how you come about getting new ones.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. It's fun to share.

[@ToffeenoseToffee]

Whenever I tackle a project half that size I’m always left with a bag of left over parts.🤣 great watch mike 👍

[@robertdavis4336]

These parts are referred to as pocket screws

[@ToffeenoseToffee]

@@robertdavis4336 🤣🤣👍

[@ToffeenoseToffee]

@@ohasis8331 🤣 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! That is always a sinking feeling.

[@superhall229]

Always cool Mike, ALWAYS!!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you!

[@lukasgalli]

2:16 the ultrasonic cleaner forms cavitation ''Bubbles'' whitch are essentially vacuum bubbles that implode on the surface on the part and so remove the gunk.

[@MikeFarrington]

I think this is about the best, shortest explanation I have heard. Thank you.

[@DavidNayer]

@@MikeFarrington Not vacuum, rather pressure bubbles. I'd also add why the bubbles form. By moving the wave propagation (over simplified) high enough, key regions of the water go through a state transform and turn from liquid to gas. It's a pressure differential that busts the dirt loose. Any cracks or transitions between different materials e.g. dirt and surface, invites a wave focus and a bubble to form. Great for cleaning. Not great for keeping your submarine propeller quiet. Look up the ship The Turbinia for an interesting lesson on the history of cavitation.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@DavidNayer Very interesting, again, thank you.

[@russmartin4189]

@@MikeFarrington I say David's answer is an elite hoax!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@russmartin4189 Ha! Sounds like he knows what he's talking about at least.

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Joli machine, maintenant il faut s'en servir,bon courage à bientôt salut Jeannot 😉🛠

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@davidm2645]

Hi Mike! Awesome video. I must tell you about mine, of course. I purchased a Powermatic Model 201 from a friend who owns a cabinet shop. He had 2 of them. The one I bought was in a fire, so I got it at a song. I paid $700.00 for it. I spent the next year or so restoring it and painting it back to factory specs. It was made in 2003, has a 22" cutter head, a total cutting capacity of 9" and is driven by a 7hp motor. I had to replace all of the bearings because firefighting water and the chemicals used in the water destroyed all of the bearings. That is where most of my money is tied up. Luckily the motor and controller were unscathed. Your video reminds me about the cutter head assembly on mine. There are some things that are identical. The only bad part is that I have not made the time to reassemble the cutter head. Seem like thousands of parts, a daunting task but one I will just have to sit down and accomplish. I purchased all of my parts through Powermatic. The outfeed roller bearings and anti kickback roller bearings are not cheap...$180.00 ea - 4 of them. Anyway thought you might like to hear a similar tale of planers. What is your opinion of that make and model? It is still available yet today. The cost you might ask...only $6,500.00! I was thankful I was able to "cut" costs with my purchase.

[@MikeFarrington]

Sounds like a really neat project. If something seems daunting, just do a little each day. Soon enough the project is complete.

[@gthiesfeld]

The Mighty Mighty Acetones.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Love it.

[@erichdelossantos4701]

great work Mike. Cheers

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@markclauss2314]

Woodworking is great fun but...Acquiring and reconditioning what I will call "Vintage Quality Machines" can be VERY satisfying and rewarding as you have pointed out. Great Planer, probably the highest quality available ?? Looks that way to me ! Mark

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I would saw if it had the second outfield roller, it would rank right up there with the best.

[@efenili]

Awesome to see how this thing goes together. Really amazing workmanship and great job bring her back to glory.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@mjac8373]

Fantastic rebuild. You got smarts, Mike. Far as bearings go, Timken has been around for well over 100 years. Based in Canton, Ohio where I was born. Used to have plants all over the world. Don't think you can do better than a Timken bearing. And what a great deal on that SCMI planer.

[@MikeFarrington]

Agreed, I've had good luck with Timken.

[@P010010010100101]

I bought an SCM machine brand new last year and yes...leaps and bounds above the Jet, Grizzly, and the like. I can't believe the difference in quality.

[@MikeFarrington]

Same here. The difference is night and day.

[@corcoransullivan1562]

So impressed with people that can handle this kind of work, another great video. I get so lost with these kind of parts.

[@MikeFarrington]

I'm horrible at so many things, but for whatever reason, a pile of parts just makes sense to me.

[@redjon4233]

I’m jealous I want one ☝🏻 nice find bud

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@harveyroad6]

Nice work Mike. I have a shop full of gently used machines. One thing you mentioned was keeping calipers on the planer. On my 20 inch General I double sided tape the caliper case to my planer top. Keeps them clean and in their place.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is a good idea with the calipers.

[@markkoons7488]

At last, a real reason to get an ultrasonic cleaner. There is a Powermatic 24" planer languishing in a corner of my shop. It came from a high school where someone fed a 12" Crescent wrench through the machine. Before the new owners of the Powermatic brand name disavowed any obligation to offer parts for these machines, a friend rebuilt his with a carbide insert spiral cutter head. He spent $6,000 on parts which were still available. Your SCMI was a 10X better choice and better designed to begin with.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a bummer, crescent wrenches and planers don't mix well.

[@Gotmovezlikejagga]

Mike great video, awesome job of restoration. Finding a second life for tools, whether powered or hand tools is just one of the reasons I appreciate wood workers. It gives such a better understanding of the tool youre using. Thank you

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Kevin. I totally agree.

[@simonlunt353]

Very nice machine sir I do like to see people take any machines and recondition them the timber looks good after you planed it the machine we have is 16” bed but you have to lift the bed up to use the thickness and it’s bloody heavy thanks for your video stay safe 👏👏👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks, will do!

[@nationsnumber1chump]

Under $1000?! That's a major steal!

[@billystray7007]

No doubt !! It makes buying that cutterhead sting a lot less. It had to be over $3,000

[@MikeFarrington]

1200.

[@MikeFarrington]

With shipping it was just about 3k.

[@AlbosNoggins]

Awesome tool, awesome rebuild, awesome neighbour, awesome video! AWESOME! Thanks for sharing Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Alex.

[@theadhdhandyman]

It was great how you showed how all of the components work from the side. Your videos are top notch. Congrats on the acquisition, it’s beautiful.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@Jeunarip]

What an awesome planer! So quiet and looks so very tough. Congratulations Mike! Great restoration!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@rce2553]

Wow! Amazing! Good work restoring the planer. A solid addition to your shop for sure. Hope it provides many years of good service. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

I hope so too!

[@Stop..carry-on]

Looks like a nice machine

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@moeomoth9936]

Wow! Congratulations! Great score!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks!

[@ParsMaker]

Nice work, thanks for shear

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mjcorser]

I have serious workshop envy.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@Chris-vp9ht]

so satisfying to see this planer get restored always enjoy watching mikes vids

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@inspectr1949]

Outstanding Mike a man after my own heart having been a woodworker for nearly 60 years with champagne tastes but with only a beer pocketbook even all all these years. I still bandsaw mill and process my own lumber and the 20" planer is my # 1 asset even though it's only a 5HP Powermatic HH.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I would love to get into processes my own lumber. That would open up all kinds of doors.

[@darylwootton5217]

What a great machine, I have a similar machine from Italy “Paolini” That spiral cutter head is fantastic and after just installing some in my weinig moulder I really see their value. Great videos, thanks for sharing.

[@MikeFarrington]

Your machine is very similar to mine. Good stuff, thank you for sharing.

[@wovada]

Хорошо иметь такой станок.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@kerryjuntunen7292]

Great job, Mike! Loved the care in the rebuild. Loved it.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks 👍

[@joshmagrum3552]

amazing machine! Happy for you and your new workshop addition. Great job on the video as well

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@Kinggink91]

Wow! First time I see the guts of this kind of tool. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@MikeFarrington]

You are very welcome

[@evanklingbeil1030]

Always enjoy your videos whether it is tool upgrades or new custom projects. Videos are easy going and enjoyable to watch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you like them!

[@Mijknarf]

Great video, thanks for sharing as I was enjoying my morning coffee and your content fit in very nicely. I’ve learned a lot from you which has helped me become a bit better in my furniture making. Always looking forward to the next one!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. That is very nice to hear.

[@kimpulsipher647]

I always happy to get a video from you. Congratulations on a wonderful piece of equipment.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@Caerglyn]

Really nice tool. Totally envious but I’m just a hobbyist so not much chance I’ll get to own one. I enjoyed your conversational style and the level of detail. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks Mike!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@jerrystark3587]

Awesome machine. Great rebuild, commentary, and music recommendation. Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Matlock69]

Excellent production as always Mike! Hope it's a game changer for you in the productivity department.

[@MikeFarrington]

I hope so too!

[@986munkie]

What a great find, and very well done on the restoration/cleaning. Excellent video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much!

[@acostaguill]

ah... thank you, sir, for a great start to the day. What a treat. Is it too fanboy to declare that you are fast rising on my list of heroes? Right up there with This Old Tony? Excellent job on a fantastic tool. Thanks again.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. Those are very kinds words. To be mentioned alongside This Old Tony is a pretty big deal.

[@yobryan88]

What a crazy and challenging project! Nice job!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@TheMsl2007]

Schöne Maschine! Viel Spaß damit, Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

I've always been very impressed with your skills. Watching this video, respect flies to a whole new level. Btw. My brother owns a printing company. He travels around the CV country buying production printers, working or not, for the art of the deal. Then rebuilds them. Totally impressed!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Harry.

[@gsawoodworking969]

Great video great machine! Enjoy it!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks, will do!

[@naiemar222]

That video has made my day mike thanks so much keep up the great work and lots of happy projects on that machine and all the others you have kept in service.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

I've been waiting for this! Enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm restoring a 12" jointer and a 12" jointer planer at the same time. It can be aggravating at times but it's worth it in the end. Looking forward to your big jointer restoration.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you Scott. Are you planning to keep both, who are they made by?

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

@@MikeFarrington The 12" jointer/planer is from a now-defunct '80s Italian company called Zimkin/Arbor. I only found one other documented on the interwebs. Not many were made and it's entirely clear why: because it was very poorly designed and executed. It wasn't meant to be a project, but it turned into one. The 12" jointer is an interesting one-off (I think) by a German company called Kasto that specialized in metal working hacksaw machines. Certainly stout, yet rough around the edges. That project is on hold until I can get into a machine shop (pandemic issue). I have a video on painting that machine. My experience in restoring older, abused, and not particularly high quality machines has definitely taught me about being more selective about deals. I guess I learned that the hard way. I can appreciate the care and patience you take when buying your machines.

[@MikeFarrington]

@@ScottWalshWoodworking Interestingly enough I haven't even heard of those companies, and I pride myself on knowing all the small random tool companies. I will say that its been my experience that all the Italian companies seem to be related in some way, often sharing parts. So keep that in mind when searching. Good luck.

[@jaykepley5238]

Another great video. What a machine! You're fearless! Stay safe, Mike.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much Jay.

[@jeffj2495]

That beast is one fine planer. I am amazed it is in such great shape after all that use.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have found the truly industrial stuff will hold up to all but the worst abuse.

[@Wooddust6]

What an impressive machine and restoration. I'm in the process of restoring an old Delta 18" wedge bed. Not to this extreme. At least yet. Converting from 3 phase motors to single. De rusting.

[@MikeFarrington]

I looked at the a couple wedge beds. I would love to restore one, I think they are some of the best. Good luck, it'll be a fun challenge.

[@JelleStappers]

Hello Mike, I found your channel over my own subscribersfeed all of a sudden. It seems that this video is sending viewers over to a planer restoration video i made 2,5 year ago. Very interesting to see that over the youtube analytics. Now that i found your channel im gonna watch some videos😃👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Funny how these things work.