Craftsman 11320621 jointer/planer Parts

The “best” jointer/planer combo depends on your budget, shop space, and how wide you need to joint and plane; in the premium category, Felder (Hammer) and SCM (Minimax) are widely regarded as top-tier choices, while brands like Jet are often considered solid mid-range options. For Craftsman model 11320621, we focus on keeping your jointer/planer running safely and accurately with the right replacement parts and maintenance.

• Capacity first: match the machine’s jointing and planing width to your typical stock.
• Cutterhead type: straight knives cost less; helical/spiral heads run quieter and reduce tear-out.
• Fence and table rigidity: heavier cast-iron components typically hold settings better.
• Dust collection design: better chip evacuation helps prevent snipe and clogging.
• Changeover time: faster jointer-to-planer switching matters if you alternate operations often.

Even if you upgrade later, getting consistent results from a jointer/planer comes down to alignment and sharp cutting edges. When a machine starts leaving ridges, snipe, or chatter, the fix is often maintenance-related (knife condition, table alignment, belt condition, or fasteners working loose) rather than the brand name.

We list replacement parts for Craftsman 11320621 by model so you can match components correctly; if you are also shopping for accessories or cross-checking model details, search by model number on Sears PartsDirect. For model-number tips, use how to find your appliance model number (and what it means for parts).

Last updated: February 2026

No. On a Craftsman 11320621 jointer/planer, the jointer function is designed to flatten one face and straighten an edge; a planer function is designed to make the opposite face parallel and bring the board to a consistent thickness. Using a jointer like a planer is unsafe and will not produce uniform thickness.

• Jointer: creates one flat reference face and a straight, square edge.
• Planer (thickness planer): makes the second face parallel to the first and sets final thickness.
• Why it matters: a planer references off the already-flat face; a jointer does not control thickness across the full board.

• Joint one face until it is flat.
• Joint one edge square to that face.
• Plane the opposite face until the board reaches your target thickness.
• Rip to width, then lightly joint the sawn edge if needed.
• For twisted or bowed stock, start with shorter passes and remove small amounts per pass.

Trying to “thickness” a board on the jointer can lead to snipe-like gouges, tapering (wedge-shaped boards), and higher kickback risk because the machine is not controlling thickness relative to a reference face.

If you are setting up or restoring your Craftsman 11320621 (for example, checking fence alignment, cutterhead condition, or drive components), use the model-specific parts diagrams to identify the correct replacements. If you do not see what you need listed, search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

Yes, a planer can still be worth it without a jointer, but it will not fully replace what a jointer does. With your Craftsman 11320621 jointer/planer setup in mind, the jointer’s job is to flatten one face and square one edge; the planer then makes the opposite face parallel and brings boards to consistent thickness.

A planer is great when your lumber already has at least one reasonably flat reference face (or you create one).

• Make boards a consistent thickness for cabinet parts and trim
• Clean up rough-sawn surfaces for a smoother finish
• Match thickness across multiple boards for glue-ups
• Reduce minor cup or twist when you use a sled/shims technique
• Reclaim slightly uneven boards (within reason) for shop projects

A jointer creates the flat reference surfaces that make planing accurate. Without a jointer, a planer can follow the existing warp and simply make the board uniformly warped.

• Flat face: needed so boards sit stable on a table saw or workbench
• Square edge: needed for tight panel glue-ups and straight rip cuts
• Less waste: you remove less material when you start with a true reference face

You can still get excellent results by adding a few techniques and accessories.

If you are maintaining the cutterhead, drive system, or guards on your Craftsman 11320621 jointer/planer, we recommend using the model number to match the correct replacement parts and diagrams. You can also search by model on Sears PartsDirect to find additional Craftsman power tool parts.

Last updated: February 2026

Yes, an 8-inch jointer is worth it if you routinely joint boards wider than 6 inches and you want fewer workarounds. Craftsman model 11320621 is a 6-inch class jointer/planer; moving up to 8 inches mainly adds capacity, longer beds, and easier flattening of wider stock.

• You regularly face-joint boards in the 6 to 8 inch range
• You build table tops, panels, or wide shelving from rough lumber
• You want to avoid ripping wide boards just to joint them
• You value longer infeed/outfeed beds for straighter results
• You have space and dust collection for a larger machine

• Most of your stock is 6 inches wide or less (rails, stiles, face frames)
• You are comfortable with the rip, joint, re-glue workflow for wider boards
• Your budget is better spent on sharp knives, a planer, or dust control
• Shop space and mobility matter more than extra width

Jointer width determines how often you change your workflow. If you frequently buy rough hardwood, an 8-inch jointer saves time and preserves more of the board’s original width.

When you maintain Craftsman 11320621 (knives, belts, guards, switches), match parts by the full model number. If you do not see what you need listed for this model, search by model number on Sears PartsDirect. For help locating the tag, use how to find your appliance model number (and what it means for parts).

Last updated: February 2026