Sawmill planer

[Trever]

I have a chance to buy an old Hermance 24" planer for $200 and it is not froze up. I guess it is around 1905-1915.

Anyone have one of these or know anything about them?

I did contact Hermance and they sent me a reprint of an old manual. Pretty neat.

Thank you in advance and have a blessed evening.

Trever

 

[Old Blue]

I have a chance to buy an old Hermance 24" planer for $200 and it is not froze up. I guess it is around 1905-1915.

Anyone have one of these or know anything about them?

I did contact Hermance and they sent me a reprint of an old manual. Pretty neat.

Thank you in advance and have a blessed evening.

Trever

If it runs and you can get or sharpen the blades, it sounds like it could be a great planer. 24 inch planeing capability is not insignificant. For a guy who slabs stems, it's sounds just like what the Dr ordered.

Keep us posted and let us know how it goes.

Old Blue
In the land of taxes, taxes on taxes and fees for taxes.
Kali-bone-ya

 

[blades]

there are a couple forums for old wood working equipment.

 

[Trever]

If it runs and you can get or sharpen the blades, it sounds like it could be a great planer. 24 inch planeing capability is not insignificant. For a guy who slabs stems, it's sounds just like what the Dr ordered.

Keep us posted and let us know how it goes.

Old Blue
In the land of taxes, taxes on taxes and fees for taxes.
Kali-bone-ya

Thank you. I am giong to check on pricing for a local roll back and delivery today.
A friend up the road cuts log home packages for 3 different suppliers. I will probably use him to make blades and sharpen as needed.

Have a blessed day and safe cutting to you.

Trever

 

[Trever]

there are a couple forums for old wood working equipment.

Yes Sir. I did some looking around on Vintage Machinery yesterday.
The folks at Hermance are very friendly and helpful. I have a brochure that was emailed to me
10-15 minutes after I spoke with them. They can provide some parts as well if needed.

Trever

 

[kyle1!]

If its a big hunk of iron you could probably get most of your money back in scrap. Seems like a no brainer purchase if you have use for it.

 

[Trever]

If its a big hunk of iron you could probably get most of your money back in scrap. Seems like a no brainer purchase if you have use for it.

You bet. Just looking at my resources to use to get it. Probably would scrap for $250-300.

 

[Old Blue]

You bet. Just looking at my resources to use to get it. Probably would scrap for $250-300.

Awww come on man! Don't scrap it! Put it back in service and use the heck out of it. That's what it's for.

Old Blue
warning 3 beer post

 

[Trever]

Awww come on man! Don't scrap it! Put it back in service and use the heck out of it. That's what it's for.

Old Blue
warning 3 beer post

Not scrapping it unless alot is broken that I can't fabricate. I really want it for my sawmill project and intend to use to hound out of it.

Trever

 

[Trever]

Not scrapping it unless alot is broken that I can't fabricate. I really want it for my sawmill project and intend to use to hound out of it.

Trever

I paid for it today. More to follow with pics.

Trever

 

[IanB22]

Need pics....want to see what a GREAT deal this might be!

 

[Trever]

Need pics....want to see what a GREAT deal this might be!

Here you go. I hope to get it next week, Lord willing.

 

[IanB22]

Woah...beautiful machine. Now you have an excuse to build that outdoor planning shed you always wanted!

 

[Trever]

Making ramps for trailer so I can get this planer matcher. I found the model number today. Hermance No. 02; serial number 3395.

 

[Mike Van]

If I had to guess, I'd say about 6000 pounds there. More than likely babbet bearings, probably need repouring, a pain but not impossible. That machine probably had at least 20 HP running it once upon a time. This site here http://www.owwm.org/index.php?sid=3c2f81f221747e4f0d7a69b923fe95aa has a lot of experts on machines like this.

 

[Trever]

If I had to guess, I'd say about 6000 pounds there. More than likely babbet bearings, probably need repouring, a pain but not impossible. That machine probably had at least 20 HP running it once upon a time. This site here http://www.owwm.org/index.php?sid=3c2f81f221747e4f0d7a69b923fe95aa has a lot of experts on machines like this.

Thank you. I am on that site as well. I will more than likely power it with a tractor.

 

[mdavlee]

What part of east TN you in?

 

[Trever]

What part of east TN you in?

Athens. Between Chattanooga and Knoxville.

 

[mdavlee]

Ok didn't know if you were up closer to me.

 

[Trever]

Ok didn't know if you were up closer to me.

Are towards Jefferson City, Bristol or back towards Jamestown?

Trever