Thread: Dewalt DW50 Thickness planer (DW1150)

This UK company still has prices against those numbers while some other parts are “discontinued”

https://www.mtmc.co.uk/Planer-Thickn...038-97008.aspx

Maybe worth an email??

Not sure if this is of assistance, or if you've already been in contact with these folks.

I was looking some time ago for paint to restore a lathe, and was pointed in the direction of a company called Hammerite.

This is probably not the official colour, but might be close? https://www.hammerite.com.au/colorgroup/dark-green/

The company (Hammerite) might be worth phoning and having a chat to them to see if they can help?

Did you manage to find spares for your DW1150, I have on also and am looking for spares for mine

I have an operational DW1150 if anyone needs pics or whatever.

Hi Wondgai

would you be able to tell me or show me a picture of the chain drive on your DW1150?
a friend of mine has a DW1150 with chain missing and is unable to find one a5 present.

regards

shippers

I thought id give a quick update a couple of years on.

My DW50 is completely operational now, its just a versatile and accurate tool.
I was able to purchase parts using the DW1150 model from Home page and

I was able to get the green hammertone matched by Omega Industries in a 1L can for about $70. This was enough to paint the whole machine. I could have also gotten it colour matched by Lacnam Paints, although they would only do 4L for about $100. The paint match, I think, it pretty spot on.

I bought a CTS cutterhead for the machine through RDG - woodcraft supplies for $630.

The parts I wasnt able to purchase, I ended up custom making myself. Im fortunate enough to have a Milling Machine and a Welder.

I am currently upgrading the feed rollers from Metal to the updated rubber coated rollers.

@Shippers, Ill have a look at the chain, I remember buying a chain link for it, at it was a common chain size - something that can be bought off the shelf.

Originally Posted by jordy94

I thought id give a quick update a couple of years on.

My DW50 is completely operational now, its just a versatile and accurate tool.
I was able to purchase parts using the DW1150 model from Home page and

I was able to get the green hammertone matched by Omega Industries in a 1L can for about $70. This was enough to paint the whole machine. I could have also gotten it colour matched by Lacnam Paints, although they would only do 4L for about $100. The paint match, I think, it pretty spot on.

I bought a CTS cutterhead for the machine through RDG - woodcraft supplies for $630.

The parts I wasnt able to purchase, I ended up custom making myself. Im fortunate enough to have a Milling Machine and a Welder.

I am currently upgrading the feed rollers from Metal to the updated rubber coated rollers.

@Shippers, Ill have a look at the chain, I remember buying a chain link for it, at it was a common chain size - something that can be bought off the shelf.

Hi jordy, i know the thread is few yearscold but maybe you can assist.

I am thing of getting a spherical cutter for my DW1150. From looking at the machine am I right that you need to remove one side to remove existing cutter? Cant see how you can get cutter out otherwise.

Tia

Hello Jordy,

Am in the process of restoring a recently purchased DW50. First issue I have is getting the motor working which is complicated by a failed repair effort from the prev owner. I have the wiring diagram but what I don't have is the original run capacitor to determine what size it needs to be.

Any chance you could take cover off your and advise what the cap specs are?

Regards,

PiP

Hi Jordy or some1 else,

Maybe you can help me? I also bought a secondhand DW50 and i have trouble to get the main axcel out. Every part of disassembly so far felt like plug and play, but the main axcel i have no clue to get him out.

The bearings really need a replacement.



in hope of reply and many thanks for your time,



Elbran

Originally Posted by eskimo

Hi jordy, i know the thread is few yearscold but maybe you can assist.

I am thing of getting a spherical cutter for my DW1150. From looking at the machine am I right that you need to remove one side to remove existing cutter? Cant see how you can get cutter out otherwise.

Tia

Hey,
Removal of the cutterhead is quite time consuming. You need to disassemble most of the machine to get those side cast aluminium plates loose from the cutterhead and bearings. You'll most likely need to re level the thicknesser table after you've reassembled the machine.

Hey Pip,

Yes, I got the size of the capacitor. It looks like a COMAR 30uF Capacitor. Please see the image attached

Edit: im having trouble uplaoding the image

You cant buy the belts anymore, but I've matched the equivalent sizes:
Planer Belt: Optibelt 10x600 Z23 ZX23 (buy a few of these, as mine is already starting to delaminate)
Roller Belt: Optibelt vb 6x500li 05z


Completed photos of the build: