Oliver 399 18″ Planer
July 17, 2008 – 11:55 amI was lucky and blessed enough to be given this planer by a nice guy in Santa Maria, CA. Due to some problems with my engine hoist we had a tough time getting it into the bed of my truck but then it was smooth sailing. The machine is in excellent condition minus the parts missing. Below is a list of what I need to complete this machine. If you or anyone you know has these parts please let me know!
Parts Wanted:
- Table elevation assembly (screws, handwheel, chain, gears, etc)
- Cutterhead Gibs
- Cutterhead Knives
- ‘Oliver’ Cast-Iron Name Plate
The machine was dissasembled to a certain point when I got it. Here it is all put back together and waiting to be freshened up.
4 Responses to “Oliver 399 18″ Planer”
I have a 399 just like the one in picture same motor its like new I bought it from the parks co. in cincinnati, oliver said they bought it from them in 1946 and copied from it .as far as I know the is no cast iron name plate, the name oliver is cast in the machine. I liked the web site ……….THANKS DON
By don townsend on Apr 3, 2009
I recently acquired an Oliver model 399-d 18″ planer. It came from local highschool woodshop. I am looking for operating manuals & blade adjustment gauges. I am also looking @ options for my 3 phase motor (whether to change out or use phase converter).Would you Know of any such sites? Good luck restoring your machine.
By Joe Wargo on Nov 13, 2009
I have same machine Completely intact. I bought it at an auction. It came from our high school’s wood shop. It even has the sharpener. I was wondering if you know of a place to get a replacement single phase motor. I have a phase converter but found out it wasn’t big enough to get the planer going. I already have a 15″ reliant planer that works fine. If I can’t find a replacement motor for a resonable price, I may decide to sell.
By Joe Wargo on Dec 21, 2009
sir,I noticed the date of entry was 8/08 and wondered if you were able to find what you needed and get this machine uo and goin. I need one if you have. Thanks Buba
By buba on Jan 20, 2010