replacing planer blades

[bill12945]

I'm new to the forum, so hi, everybody.

I have a 12" thickness planer and am replacing the blades - never done this before. Can anybody tell me what I need to watch for. Thanks in advance.

[forrestb]

It would help if we knew what method or tools you will use for the replacement.
Forrest

[bill12945]

Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean.

I am using an allen wrench and screw driver to remove the wedges holding the blades in place.

Is this what you are asking about?

[algale]

There's a video on the Shopsmith site which covers changing the planer blades. I think there may even be plans for a jig to set the blade height.

Here's a link to the video.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Knives.htm

[dusty]

I'm new to the forum, so hi, everybody.

I have a 12" thickness planer and am replacing the blades - never done this before. Can anybody tell me what I need to watch for. Thanks in advance.

Are we assume that this is a Shopsmith planer that we are discussing?

Why are you replacing rather than sharpening the blades?

[rcplaneguy]

There's a video on the Shopsmith site which covers changing the planer blades. I think there may even be plans for a jig to set the blade height.

Here's a link to the video.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... Knives.htm

That video is good. I like using the knife setting gauge that came with the planer (no dial indicator). Easy to use, works great.

http://http://www.Shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=513414

[dusty]

That video is good. I like using the knife setting gauge that came with the planer (no dial indicator). Easy to use, works great.

http://http://www.Shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=513414

Yes, it does work well. It did the job for me for many years but that was back when I could see real well. Not so good now.