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    Default Start of Jeffwood thicknesser restoration

    I have started the strip down. I will be soda blasting first than painting. any rusted parts will be getting the molasses treatment.
    Replace bearings,get motor serviced then put it back together.
    This has a square head. Does anyone know if I can buy a round head for this or do I need to machine a shaft to suit a spiral head?
    Regards

    Ross

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    Default Jeffwood Thicknesser after Soda blasting

    I Soda blasted thicknesser today. The bed and drive rollers will go into molasses to get rid of the rust. Everything needs to be washed down then primed and painted. I need to replace a couple of bushes and make a new gear for one of the drive rollers. Then put it back together. Here it is after Soda Blasting
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2blast67 View Post
    This has a square head. Does anyone know if I can buy a round head for this or do I need to machine a shaft to suit a spiral head?
    Regards

    Ross

    Hi Ross, many years ago I had a friend make me up a 3 bladed round cutter-head for my Jeffwood thicknesser, works well but I would shudder to think what it would cost me now to make up.
    I would be looking to the US for a spiral insert head, they are a nice thing.
    Now that you have taken the cutter-head out of the machine, do a drawing of all the crucial measurements, journal and bearing size, cutter-head diameter etc ...
    Send this detailed drawing of to the companies in the US that specialize in custom making these heads such as ::: Byrd Tool Corp ::: etc.. and ask for a quote.
    I would not bother to go through any one in Australia, they will only put a mark up on the item, the Australian dollar is still good and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the pricing in the US compared to how much the same item will cost over here.



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    Quote Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970 View Post
    Hi Ross, many years ago I had a friend make me up a 3 bladed round cutter-head for my Jeffwood thicknesser, works well but I would shudder to think what it would cost me now to make up.
    I would be looking to the US for a spiral insert head, they are a nice thing.
    Now that you have taken the cutter-head out of the machine, do a drawing of all the crucial measurements, journal and bearing size, cutter-head diameter etc ...
    Send this detailed drawing of to the companies in the US that specialize in custom making these heads such as ::: Byrd Tool Corp ::: etc.. and ask for a quote.
    I would not bother to go through any one in Australia, they will only put a mark up on the item, the Australian dollar is still good and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the pricing in the US compared to how much the same item will cost over here.



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    Hi Matty.

    Thanks for that. I will look into The spiral head. Also considering machining one myself, as this is my trade.
    Did you use an existing blades off another machine or did you make your own?

    Regards
    Ross

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    Hi Ross,

    Looking good so far, and based on your trade I think I will be adding this to my watch list, sounds exciting.


    Cheers,

    Camoz

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    Quote Originally Posted by L.S.Barker1970 View Post
    I would not bother to go through any one in Australia, they will only put a mark up on the item, the Australian dollar is still good and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the pricing in the US compared to how much the same item will cost over here.
    Now who's ruining our economy?

    Quote Originally Posted by 2blast67 View Post
    This has a square head. Does anyone know if I can buy a round head for this or do I need to machine a shaft to suit a spiral head?
    Regards
    Ross
    Does it have blades? Lightning won't strike you if you do use a square head ... but I wouldn't stick my hand in there.

    My Cooksley has a 50cm square head. With a spiral head it would be unbelievable ... one day ... one day ...

    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2blast67 View Post
    Hi Matty.

    Thanks for that. I will look into The spiral head. Also considering machining one myself, as this is my trade.
    Did you use an existing blades off another machine or did you make your own?

    Regards
    Ross
    Hi Ross, the blades are something that can be purchased at any reputable saw doctors, High Speed Steel in 300mm long X 35mm wide X 4mm thick.


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    Quote Originally Posted by pmcgee View Post
    Now who's ruining our economy?


    Paul
    Damm, I have been found out.......


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    Quote Originally Posted by 2blast67 View Post
    I have started the strip down. I will be soda blasting first than painting. any rusted parts will be getting the molasses treatment.
    Replace bearings,get motor serviced then put it back together.
    I know this thread is from a while ago, but how did the resto go Ross?
    I think, therefore I am... unable to get anything finished!

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