Hey gang, I need some info.  I just ought a Continental 8" X 62" jointer for a song.  It is quiet and cuts like a dream but the guy bought a Grizzly with a spiral head and he needed the room.  He hasn't found the manual but I need to know where this thing was made.  Internet has yield nothing but I suspicion that it may be kin to a General.  Any thoughts?

Here is the new cutter head for you.

https://shelixheads.com/SHELIX_for_continental_industries_8_inch_Jointer_(WJ8)

 

Herb

Found This: Continental Machinery Co.
                  Montréal, QC, Canada, Canada

 

Is this like yours?   http://lumberjocks.com/topics/225697

 

Not your jointer, but talks about the company, look under "Comments".

  http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?ID=119

Edited June 27, 20188 yr by Dadio

2 hours ago, Ron Dudelston said:

I just ought a Continental 8" X 62" jointer for a song.

Any trace of a model/serial tag on it?

BTW, which song did you sing?

 

 

http://vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=119 "From what I could learn, the Continental Machinery Company first started in Montreal in 1947, and is still open today. But in 1953 it sold off its production plant to Poitras which in turn was bought by General in the 80's."

 

Might also contact General for possible assistance...not sure if any on this page will match up.

http://general.ca/manuals.html

 

BTW...w/o pics, did this really happen?

Mine had a manufacturing date of 1998.

 

Any luck finding the information on this one Ron?

Nada, Dave.  It’s in the shop and cuts like a dream.  The motor to cutter pulleys had to be adjusted but it was well worth the $100.00.

8 hours ago, Ron Dudelston said:

but it was well worth the $100.00.

Don't even feel guilty do you?