Craftsman · Jointer · 1960s to the mid-1980s
Craftsman 113 Jointer
Sears sold the Craftsman 6-1/8 in jointer-planer for a quarter of a century, built by Emerson Electric under the 113 source code. The first 113 jointers appear in the 1960s, after Sears' earlier 103-series jointers by King-Seeley, and dated manuals run through the 1970s to the mid-1980s. It's a simple machine. Three high-speed steel knives sit in a head on grease-packed ball bearings, turning about 4,300 RPM from a 3,450 RPM motor, over a bed owners measure at about 36 in. Sears sold it bare or with steel legs and a motor. The short bed limits how long a board it'll straighten, but for a garage shop that mostly works boards a few feet long, a complete 113 with its guard is a cheap, easy start at jointing.
113.20621 (1960s)113.20650 and 113.20651 (1970s)113.20680 (1970s)113.206931, 113.206932 and 113.206933 (about 1975 to 1985)Earlier 103-series jointers by King-Seeley
Spec at a glance
- Maker
- Craftsman
- Machine
- Jointer
- Motors sold
- Single-phase
- Made
- 1960s to the mid-1980s
- Capacity
- three 6-1/8 in high-speed steel knives
- Cutterhead
- about 4,300 to 4,400 RPM with a 3,450 RPM motor; grease-packed ball bearings
- Motor
- 1/2 or 3/4 HP, 3,450 RPM, 110-120 V Craftsman motors
- Bed
- about 36 in, from owner records
- Models
- 113.20621, 113.20650, 113.20651, 113.20680, 113.206931 to 113.206933
- Also listed as
- Craftsman 6 inch jointer, Sears Craftsman jointer planer, Craftsman 113 jointer, 113.20680
- Typical eBay ask (Oct 19, 2026)
- $160–$160
Shop check
Power, iron, fence and freight
- Power and phase
- Sears' manuals list 1/2 and 3/4 HP Craftsman motors at 3,450 RPM and 110-120 V, so it runs on a household outlet. They also warn against any motor faster than 3,450 RPM. The motor plate in the photos should agree.
- Motor and bearings
- The cutterhead runs in grease-packed ball bearings in dust-proof housings. Ask for a video with it switched on. It should hum steadily without a rumble, and the belt shouldn't slap.
- Table and rust
- Ask for a photo with a straightedge across both tables. They should be flat and level with each other, with the straightedge touching both. Light rust cleans up.
- Fence, guards and gauges
- Check the photos for the fence and the cutterhead guard. The 113.20680 manual says never to cut rabbets on it, so it may not have a rabbeting ledge.
- Trunnions and adjustments
- Ask the seller to raise and lower the infeed table through its range. It should move smoothly and lock.
- Blades and knives
- It takes three 6-1/8 in knives, and VintageMachinery.org keeps a page on Sears jointer knives. Ask whether they're sharp, or whether a spare set comes with it.
- Dating it
- The model plate is on the right side of the front table on the 113.20621. Dated manuals put the 113.20650 around 1973, the 113.20651 in 1974 and the 113.206932 in 1985. The number after 113 is a Sears catalog number, not a serial.
- Moving it
- We couldn't find a published weight, but it's a small jointer that two people can carry once it's off its legs.
- Safety upgrades
- Make sure the cutterhead guard is there and swings back over the head. The manual says never to joint stock narrower or thinner than 3 in, so use push blocks.
Should come with it
- Cutterhead guard
- Fence
- Steel legs and motor in the full packages
- Belt guard
Hard to find if missing
- Original guard
- Fence parts
Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing fence, guard or motor should come off the price.
What to check
Short beds make long boards hard to joint, and tables can droop if the ways are worn. Missing guards and dull knives are common.
- 01Model plate: Ask for a photo of the model plate. A 113.206 number is the jointer-planer.
- 02Tables: Ask for a photo with a straightedge across both tables. It should touch both with no gap.
- 03Guard: Check the photos for the cutterhead guard. It should swing back over the knives.
- 04Fence: Ask for a photo of the fence at 90 degrees. It should be square and lock.
- 05Knives: Ask whether the knives are sharp. Nicks leave ridges on every board.
- 06Running: Ask for a video of it running. It should hum steadily without a rumble.
New to old iron? How to check a used woodworking machine covers runout, the table, bearings and the parts that go missing, and dating old iron by serial number shows how to tell what year a machine was made.
Buying guide
Which one to buy
§ Oct 19, 2026Drooping tables and missing guards are the usual 113 faults, so ask for a straightedge across both tables and a photo of the guard swinging back over the knives. Only one 113 is for sale, a 6 in on steel legs at $160. No motor shows, and Sears called for a 1/2 or 3/4 HP 3,450 RPM one, so ask if it comes with one. The other listing is a 1950s 4 in 103-series, the King-Seeley jointer Sears sold before the 113.
- Listed now
- 129
- For parts
- 0
- Typical ask
- $160–$160
- Full range
- $160–$250
Snapshot
For sale on eBay
2 of 129 listedChecked . Some may have sold.
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UsedUSED Vintage SEARS Craftsman 6” Jointer 113
$160.00+ shipping
$160.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$160.00
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6 in 113 on steel legs, fence shown, no motor in sight.
Seller: lupu159
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✨LOCAL DISCOUNT✨1950s Craftsman 103-series 4-inch cast-iron jointer-planer
$250.00+ shipping
$250.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$250.00
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A 1950s 4 in 103-series, not a 113, from a seller with no feedback. Motor on the cart.
Seller: emegr_28
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