Thread: JPT 310 Anyone Recommend

That's strange - I've seen a Shelix head operating on a JPT-310 (as demoed by RPG, the local agents), so I know that it looks like and agree it works fine.

The picture of the head on the JPT-310HH webpage looks nothing like a Shelix though. The arrangement for aligning the individual cutterheads is completely different.

Knowing JET, and knowing the price they are charging for the HH option, I was expecting the head supplied on the JPT-310 HH to be a Chinese version. This is what Carbatec have done - their spiral cutterheads are definitely not Shelix.

Lignum - can I ask did you buy a JPT-310HH, or did you retrofit a Byrd Shelix to a JPT-310 yourself? I did get a price from RPG for the Shelix to suit my JPT-310, but it was something like $1600 (not including fitting).

Originally Posted by Mr Brush

Lignum - can I ask did you buy a JPT-310HH, or did you retrofit a Byrd Shelix to a JPT-310 yourself? I did get a price from RPG for the Shelix to suit my JPT-310, but it was something like $1600 (not including fitting).

I dont own a 310 but have fitted 2 shelix heads to them and they are genuine Byrd, unlike the fake carbatek heads that are just inline cutters with a spiral machined in between the cutters to resemble a spiral head. And i would jump at that price as they are now closer to 2k. This weekend at the show the HH was 3600 and the 310mm cutterhead was 2050. Having a factory fitted head with any machine is always a cheaper alternative.

Ahhhhhh.... I think we are at cross porpoises.

I know the Shelix heads work well on a JPT-310, and I know what they cost. Definitely not for me I'm afraid....

The reason I wanted spartan to photograph the head on his factory-made JPT-310HH is to find out exactly what the OEM JET head looks like. I have already been quoted around $1000 by JET for their own HH head to retrofit to a JPT-310, and just want to make sure it is "Shelix style" (although Chinese made) rather than something like the Carbatec spiral heads.

The head that comes on the JET JPT-310HH is a generic helical head from China; Shelix is a specific brand of high quality helical head (with a price to match ). All my discussions with Col were about JET's own helical cutterhead. The reason they did a lot of testing on their HH machine is that they sell it new with a warranty, so have to check for possible damage under local operating conditions. With the Shelix head, if the modification resulted in damage to the motor, then that is the owner's/RPG's problem rather than JET's. I'm not saying for a moment that this is likely to happen, but it explains why JET would want to make sure that their own OEM helical head wasn't going to lead to lots of warranty claims down the track.

Originally Posted by spartan

so this is the response I got re-price...what do you think?

The JET JPT 310HH is normally $3800.00 Inc GST, at the moment we are doing this machine for $2950.00 Inc GST.

Done and dusted, picked mine up yesterday and had no issues putting it onto the heavy duty moveable base did not need any alterations to the base.
Ran some heavy Forrest Red Gum through it and it came up a treat.I'm really impressed with the Helical cutter head ,it surprised me with its quiet & nice cutting function.

I am glad that I opted for this model rather than the standard cutter head model that I had had in my sights for some time. The price is but a 100 bucks more than the standard model so why would'nt you?

Cheers

well done John, mine is still in the trailer
can you tell me what part number the mobile base you got is?

Originally Posted by spartan

well done John, mine is still in the trailer
can you tell me what part number the mobile base you got is?

As Quoted on my Receipt its Universal Mobile base 600LB JET708118

Cheers

thanks, looks like I've got the bigger one.
Which I assume once cut down will be a little more stable seeing its rated to 1200lbs.

Originally Posted by spartan

thanks, looks like I've got the bigger one.
Which I assume once cut down will be a little more stable seeing its rated to 1200lbs.

The one that I have is very stable, believe me I tried rocking the machine on the base however with its low centre of gravity it would'nt move at all.

cheers

Originally Posted by Mr Brush

if it isn't too much trouble, would you be able to post a picture of the cutterhead on your HH machine?

I'm trying to find out if the JET head has true helical cutters like a Shellix, or a pseudo helical cutterhead like Carbatec are offering. Still considering whether to buy a cutterhead from JET and upgrade my machine...

Cheers

Hi I have a couple of quick photos that I have taken of the Jet JPT310HH cutter head.

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Hope this gives a you what you want to see.

Cheers

John - it does indeed, many thanks for posting the photos

So......the JET helical head is indeed a "proper" one, with all the individual cutters giving a shearing cut like the genuine (and much more expensive) Shelix head. Looks very nicely made too.

I think I'll be on the phone again to JET Brisbane next week.......

Guys, finally unpacked mine

My first question is does anyone have any tips for getting the fence square.
I stuffed around for a bit and mine is out at the top of the fence by about 1mm.
I was only adjusting the two side knobs and the lock down levers thought....

Second question...I noticed that vertical ends of the table arent perfectly flat, like there a slight wave below where the bevel of the yop, flat part of the table is...

I did have the large mobile base and had to cut down the bars to get it to the right side. I'm surprised at how easily it moves around the floor...

Does anyone know how much the replacement cutters are?

Hey mate,

How is your Jet JPT-310 HH holding up? Have you got it all sorted and put some timber through it? I'm interested to know your results and if your still happy with it.

Iv'e been trying to find a price but can't find one for the HH model. Are they still around the $3800 mark?


Andy

hi, ive put a few pieces of timber through it and it looks like a solid unit.
My technique leaves a little to be desired at this stage and I have made the mistake of trying to joint plywood as part of my 'learning experiences.... I hope to put some spotted gum through it in the next couple of weaks to give it a proper test.
As for price, not sure if it is back to $3800 yet. I know at one other that got the HH for 2950 but that was in November.

I recently heard they were on special at Jet but not sure if it was a limited time or not. Around the same price $2950 which is less than I paid for mine 3-4 years ago. I fitted the RPG Shelix HH to it and love it. Put some really dry Cooktown Ironwood through it before Xmas and it was untroubled by it. Great machine.