Rockwell 22-650 Planer

It’s interesting that in my manual (22-680) it doesn’t mention oiling those bronze bushings at all. When I took it apart to install a new cutterhead, the infeed side was binding due to some crud buildup on that journal. So I cleaned things up and oiled them when i reassembled. That was in 2009, and I don’t remember trying to oil them since.

-- Our village hasn't lost it's idiot, he was elected to congress.

Thanks for the response, I believe I’ll just cut some strips of felt and place them in the spring to act as a wick, also I’m purchasing some some plastic rivets to place in the hex holes to remind me to ad some oil from time to time and keep debris out. Thanks

I’m buying this planer, how do you like it?

-- Matt, Pennsylvania

I believe it’s a good planer and will give good service. Pending the condition and price you’ll pay, consider installing a Shelix cutter head, it’s not necessary but it cuts really great. It goes without saying the machine should be dialed in and any repairs/maintenance (oil change, etc.) should be performed prior tp operating. Enjoy