12 in jointer by Goodell & waters

[wizard4cu]

My father passed away and I'm trying to find out some information about a jointer he had.  it's a 12 in jointer, very heavy cast iron, name on the side says Goodell & Waters. It has a 4 head blade on it, the table is 68" long and 18" wide.  I believe it was originally run by a belt, but it's currently got a 3HP motor mounted to it.  It seems to run fine and the blades aren't actually to bad.  I was wondering if it's worth anything or should I sell it for scrape metal.  I really don't know anything about these things.  This thing is huge and heavy.

 

[sandsawmill14]

DONT SCRAP IT.     if its in working order it will be worth more than scrap where are you located ???

[wizard4cu]

Gillett, PA.  It seems to work really good as far as I can tell.  If I shouldn't scrap it, when where do you sell stuff like this and what should I ask for it?  I don't see stuff like this on ebay?

[gfadvm]

If I lived closer, I would be by to get it tonight! If you have no need for it, put it on Craigslist.

[Larry]

I was at the scrap yard last Tuesday...they are paying $60 to $100 a ton so it would hardly pay to haul it in.

It looks in pretty good condition.  See if you can find a guard for it.  You can do a google to see what information can be turned up.  You might be able to sell it here, don't know if you need a minimum number of posts.  It will sell on craigslist at the right price.  Might take some time.

In the right hands, I bet it can be a productive machine.

[wizard4cu]

I didn't find a guard, at least not yet.  I can post it on craigslist, what should I ask for it?  Or a better question, what should I get for it?  Thanks!!! :-)

[VTwoodworker]

Hi Wizard,

You can learn more about the manufacturer over at the vintage machinery website and there are guys that can answer your questions about the jointer over at owwm.org.  They do not do appraisals over there so don't ask what it is worth.  There are plenty of people that would love to have the jointer and the old machines of this vintage do show up on Craigslist and eBay occaisionally.  If you are looking for a quick sale, I would list it for 2x what you think it is worth for scrap.  I think it would go quick at that price.

If you have any interest in woodworking keep this.  With some restoration work that jointer would be better than the Asian machines sold today.

[Kcwoodbutcher]

As far as price I'd say $500 to $800 should move it fairly fast.

[beenthere]

I doubt it ever had a guard. Only have the cutterhead exposed enough for the width of boards jointing.

Ours at work didn't have guards.. those things are more a "modern" thing by those trying to hold our hands.

Those are great finds for the serious woodworker for jointing rough lumber ahead of the planer.

[51cub]

+1 for don't scrap it. The PA Lumber Museum isn't all that far from you. I imagine one or two of the members there would be real interested in that. If I had a place to put it, I'd be on the way

[sandsawmill14]

i would love to have it but its just to far from me  :(   947 miles according to google

[Ljohnsaw]

Well, I'm 2,675 miles away, don't really have a place for it but would still love to have it!  That's a great old piece of iron.

[Knocker of rocks]

I see that you've been to  OWWM .  Please be patient and don't scrap that beast.

[Jason_AliceMae Farms]

Wizard - I will be about an hour away from you in a couple of weeks and would be interested in coming out to take a look at it, I will send you a message.

If you are serious about selling it I would split the commission to the forum with you if things work out that way......I will be in touch so we can chat.

[hackberry jake]

It appears to be a Babbitt machine. Try jiggling the cutterhead with the machine unplugged to see if there is any play. That machine still has more full days of work left in it than a new tiawain model.