Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    148

    Default Retrofit shelix cutter in 6" jet jointer

    Hi Guys,

    I am looking to replace the 3 knife head with a retrofit shelix head from woodcraft on my 6" jet jointer.

    I am keen to hear from people who has done this or something similar and whether its worth the effort and money.

    Thanks!
    Nick

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Perth W.A
    Posts
    720

    Default

    Pobably would be, presume the cutterblock is around $450 plus postage. I have never retro-fitted a machine but ditched my straight knife planers years ago an have 10x8 combo machine and 15" thicknesser. The improved finish, longevity of cutters and ease of changeover make spiral heads invaluable to me.

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Posts
    3,070

    Default

    You'll need a good straight edge to re-set your outfeed table. Remove the inserts from the new cutter head to avoid damaging them or yourself during installation.
    Innovations are those useful things that, by dint of chance, manage to survive the stupidity and destructive tendencies inherent in human nature.

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Melbourne
    Age
    34
    Posts
    6,127

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rob streeper View Post
    You'll need a good straight edge to re-set your outfeed table. Remove the inserts from the new cutter head to avoid damaging them or yourself during installation.
    +1

    One thing to be wary of is the alignment of the head to the tables. On a straight knife head you can compensate for misalignment by just setting the knives to the outfeed table, on an insert head they are fixed in place so if one end is lower you'd need to shim either the tables or the bearing housing; cut up soft drink cans make for good shims. The one at work was out by 0.1mm over 410mm width and it never became a huge issue so we just left it alone, but it is something that should at least be checked.

    The other big thing is bearings; don't reuse the old ones and don't buy cheap replacements. Spend the extra few dollars for something good like SKF and you won't have to worry about them dying early. Self-aligning bearings are also a good idea (if you can get them in the size you need) as they mean you'll have a bit of leeway with bolting the housings back down.

Similar Threads

  1. VICTORIA Carbatec 8" Jointer with Shelix cutter head
    By jms_8087 in forum WOODWORK - Tools & Machinery
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 20th August 2018, 09:48 PM
  2. Cant decide - Carbatec spiral head cutter or buy Dewalt and retrofit with Byrd?!
    By zoovegroover in forum JOINTERS, MOULDERS, THICKNESSERS, ETC
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 28th December 2015, 06:40 PM
  3. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12th March 2013, 07:02 PM
  4. Shelix cutter head for Carbatec 8" Jointer CTJ-350
    By Geoff Dean in forum JOINTERS, MOULDERS, THICKNESSERS, ETC
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 19th April 2012, 01:40 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •