Blades for Makita and Metabo

**LiliB** · 19th September 2008, 11:16 AM

Hi Woodies
Can anyone tell me for certain whether the Matkita 2012NB thicknesser/planer blades can be resharpened, and also whether the Metabo DH330 thicknesser blades can be resharpened.

I would also appreciate feedback on the performance of both these machines from anyone with personal experience. They have been shortlisted for purchase, and I have been getting conflicting information, especially about the subject of blade resharpening. HWMBO has a scroll saw and will like to finish his own wood, and also builds small occasional pieces of furniture, so I would like a machine that is durable, can be repaired by competent tradesmen if needed, and has a good solid reputation for accurate engineering.

Regards
LiliB
From the sunny Riverina

**The Bleeder** · 19th September 2008, 12:47 PM

LiliB,

The answer (according to the manufactures) is the knive are disposable. But a few of us do resharpen them.

I have the Makita and I resharpen my knives but I don't let them get too blunt in the first place.

Check this thread

https://www.woodworkforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=69605

Steve

**LiliB** · 24th September 2008, 01:27 PM

Thanks Steve
The thread gave me more than enough to judge the issue on. Unfortunately, it looks like my plan B to get HSS steel blades from a local engineering works and replicate the blades might not be viable, because it seems the blades are very thin.
I found the sharpening jig thread very interesting and have printed it off to show HWMBO, or 'the technical department' as I call him.

I hope to goodness that the Makita holds its edge when it has to deal with redgum. I'm sure it can cope very well with softer woods, and regular Tassie Oak etc.

Anyhow, I have committed to buying the 2012NB, and will be in a position to know from personal experience soon.

LiliB

**SilentButDeadly** · 25th September 2008, 02:57 PM

The TC blades that come with these machines will handle river red just fine. Just don't get too ambitious with the width of timber or (especially) the depth of cut (no more than 0.5mm at a time)and make sure you have a low speed in feed option on the tool.

Grab yourself a fine diamond hone just to give the blades a tiny strop before decent session.

Our big Carbatec thickie has TC teeth and they last a goodly long time on a diet of almost pure RRG.

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