SS planer replacement knives

[Alex]

I was wondering if anyone has found a source of replacement planer knives other than from SS. Also, curious as to which honing device works well with the blades still mounted.

[dusty]

I don't hone with the blades mounted so I cannot help there. In fact, I can't help at all. I don't believe there is a source other than maybe eBay for Shopsmith planer or jointer blades other than Shopsmith.

You will find other items in that same category.

[paulrussell]

This is one place I feel really strongly about buying from the "mother ship". SS planer blades are a unique shape. Get them from shopsmith or used on ebay. Safety trumps economy here as the wedge shape is crucial.

[letterk]

There is one replacement option other than the "mothership", but it will set you back the price of about 5 sets of blades. I'm curious if anyone has gone the route of replacing the cutter head with a spiral replacement head?

[dusty]

If there is a spiral head available to use in the Shopsmith Planer, I have not heard of one. If there is, please post details here.

Maybe here. They say they have cutters for 620 different units.
http://shelixheads.com/?gclid=CIKar-7mq ... fgodU_0M7A

[beeg]

For about half the price of a new planer here.

http://shelixheads.com/SHELIX-heads_for ... _SHOPSMITH

[dusty]

Thank you, Beeg. I looked there and saw the one for ShopFox but did not see the one on the next line for Shopsmith.