Thread: Shelix spiral head cutter blocks

Originally Posted by Lignum

I hit my first nail last week. Normally i would be spewing, but in 30 seconds i had the small cutter rotated. $2.50 that nic cost me, compared to the cost of getting 3 blades sharpened and the time to take them out and re-install them. So i figure im already up a hundred bucks on the deal

A few more nails and the Shelix will be free!

Originally Posted by Lignum

I have sent 3 emails to them in the last 5 weeks and still no answer

ok lignum try this link let me know if this one does the trick
mailto:[email protected]

cheers havic

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hey Sinjin

Looking at doing the same as you with the same jointer the CTJ350 - but what model of Byrd shelix cutter did you buy?

thanks if you can let me know.

SpiritLevel

Hi SpiritLevel,

I purchased the Byrd shelix 8" head from Grizzly part number H8803 for my Jointer CTJ350

Regards
Bern

I was quoted $1250 to replace the 3 blades on my 15" thicknesser with a shelix head. I have to take the thicknesser to their factory and they will fit and adjust the new cutter head for that price.

Any thoughts on whether this is this a reasonable price?

thanks Bern

Hi Skot,

I also purchased the Byrd Shelix cutter head for my 15" Thicknesser from Grizzly which cost me USD579.95 + Freight USD167.00 with an exchange rate USD.95 total cost was A$786.30 so I was happy with this purchase. I found fitting the head realy easy as Byrd have complete instructions on their web site which I down loaded and followed each step.
hope this helps

Regards
Bern

Originally Posted by skot

I was quoted $1250 to replace the 3 blades on my 15" thicknesser with a shelix head. I have to take the thicknesser to their factory and they will fit and adjust the new cutter head for that price.

Any thoughts on whether this is this a reasonable price?

Thanks for that Bern. That's nearly $500 saving if I attempt it myself...40% saving

Originally Posted by Bern

Hi Skot,

I also purchased the Byrd Shelix cutter head for my 15" Thicknesser from Grizzly which cost me USD579.95 + Freight USD167.00 with an exchange rate USD.95 total cost was A$786.30 so I was happy with this purchase. I found fitting the head realy easy as Byrd have complete instructions on their web site which I down loaded and followed each step.
hope this helps

Regards
Bern

Hi Bern - is your thicknesser also from Carbatec? If so which model cutter did you get?
Thanks
Mat

Hi Mat,

The Thicknesser is a Carbatec CTJ-381 The cutter head is Grizzy code H7768

Regards
Bern

Originally Posted by ssd

Originally Posted by Bern

Hi Skot,

I also purchased the Byrd Shelix cutter head for my 15" Thicknesser from Grizzly which cost me USD579.95 + Freight USD167.00 with an exchange rate USD.95 total cost was A$786.30 so I was happy with this purchase. I found fitting the head realy easy as Byrd have complete instructions on their web site which I down loaded and followed each step.
hope this helps

Regards
Bern

Hi Bern - is your thicknesser also from Carbatec? If so which model cutter did you get?
Thanks
Mat

Anyone got the code for the 20" carbatec thicknesser by chance.
I have the bryd head for my 8" jointer and very happy with it..

Sinjin, if it helps to combine postage from overseas, I would also be interested in the details for fitting a spiral head to a Carbatec 20" Thicknesser.

Given the $1200 difference between the CTJ-508 single phase with normal blades and the CTJ-508X with spiral cutter head I'm sure it will be worth it.
I haven't bought the thicknesser yet, I will wait until the settlement date on my new shed with house

I also need a new jointer but it is only $400 more to buy the Carbatec 8" Jointer with spiral head (CTJ-350X) compared to the normal blades (CTJ-350) so I will probably just buy that.

I will go with Carbatec as I am in Launceston and they are the easiest solution.

Jack,

I'd be careful of combining orders to save money on freight. I made that mistake once and took the total order value over $1000 and ended up paying duty on it, cancelling out any savings.

I've been watching this thread with a view to picking up a 15" thickie and adding the Shelix head. Carbatec just droped the price of the CTJ381 to $1349, same as the 680. Will it be cheaper still at the Perth woodshow in August? Will the dollar climb higher? Does anyone have a second hand 381 for sale? How many more cookery related reality TV shows do we need? Where's my crystal ball?