Bringing the MOAK Jointer Back to Life [Video]

Pop Wood Editors Jointer, MOAK, restoration, Tool Repair, Tool Restoration, Video, WGM Toolworks, Woodworking Machines, Woodworking Videos

Logan loves his vintage woodworking machinery, and when the opportunity arose to purchase a 1950s MOAK jointer, he knew he couldn’t pass it up. The jointer needed work though — the head was stuck, the electrical was three-phase, and the …
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Roy Underhill’s Joiner’s Tool Chest

Roy Underhill Boxes, Featured Article, Joinery, Jointer, June 2009 #176, Projects, Roy Underhill, Storage, tool box, Tool Chest, Tool Storage

Not too big, not too small. This chest is a handy size for a basic set of tools. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. It’s the modern joiner’s dilemma. An old …
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Jet Black Series Jointer Review

Logan Wittmer April 2025 #283, jet, Jointer, Tool Reviews, Woodworking Machines

Tool: Black 8″ Helical-Head Jointer JWJ-8HH-BLK Shop Now Manufacturer: Jet MSRP: $2499.99 The company JPW (Jet, Powermatic, Wilton) has a long, rich history of offering quality, well-built power tools. (Note the side of my vintage Powermati…

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WGM ToolWorks Helical Cutter Head Review

Logan Wittmer April 2024 #277, Cutterhead, Jointer, Tool Maintenance, Tool Review, Tool Reviews, Tool Upgrades

Tool: Helical Cutter Head Shop Now Manufacturer: WGM ToolWorks MSRP: $340 (varies) In the last issue, you may have seen a photo of my helical cutter head for the large, vintage jointer that I’m restoring. On the hunt for more …
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