218 - Installing a Segmented Cutterhead in a Jointer

that pulley should not have to be beet on their like that. in the event you have to take that apart again Polish that shaft and i.d. of the pulley. with some fine sandpaper

I started with my planer and just ordered a head for my jointer.  I've had one question about these cutters that I've not solved yet.  How do you determine which cutter heads have a nick in them in order to determine which ones need to be rotated?  Do you use a then feeler gauge to see if it catches?

Just put one on a Delta DJ-15. I should have done this years ago. Amazing, cut better than I could have imagined. Now I want to spring for one for my planer.

Just adding that locking out the plug (even just taping a lock put around it) is a good practice. Plugging in the wrong thing, or someone else plugging in a machine that's not put back together can be a pain.

how many times have you turned the inserts. Also have you found a cheaper resource for the inserts. $35 for 10 inserts, it can get costly.

Good information. Exactly what I was trying to find out.

Why oh why am i watching this? Im not a woodworker, nor do I own a jointer. Im amazed how interesting stuff can be for no obvious reason.

Great video, thanks!  I just installed the Shelix cutter head on my 6" Powermatic jointer.  I was able to reinstall the bolts in the bearing housings fairly easily by placing a wooden shim under the bolts until they engaged with the threads.  The shim held the bolts in place as i tightened them until they were fully engaged in the threads.  My biggest problem was with the size of the bolt heads.  The manual said they were 14mm, yet my 14 mm wrench was too small, and my 15mm was too large.  I ended up having to use the wrench that came with the jointer, which was labeled "14", and this slipped only a little less than my 15mm wrench.  If I ever have to remove the bolts again it will be difficult, as I rounded a couple of the faces while tightening them with the ill-fitting wrenches.  

That wood is stunning, just hang it on the wall as is!

Don't own a planer nor a jointer, nor did I know these segmented blades exist, but now I feel I must get one :D

What would you say to a futuristic product that may replace all power tools (saws, drills, grinders, drivers, wrenches, planers, joiners, vacuums...), never needing part replacements, or needing to measure & cut anything? All the end-user would be required to perform is remove the medium and install where needed. The laser can cut less than 0.0125 inches (0.32 mm) in diameter. Depending upon material thickness, even widths of 0.004 inches (0.10 mm) would be possible. Laser piercing involving a high-power pulse leaving a straight optimal cut within seconds.  By the input of your original measurement and even entire set of CAD planes, and placing the medium inside a 96" x 96" x 48" Super High-Powered 4D laser/air/water pressure and plasma 3-axis cutter that will also scan and cut every angle while containing all dust. There will be no need to go hands-on which would practically reduce accidents by 99%. Imagine this machine pre-cutting pilot holes for you and even laser etching markings for precise location cuts later in the field. An innovative Measurement & Angle Calibration System (MACS) technology for unparalleled measurement reliability at the sub-millimeter level (micrometer instead of inches / 1 Micron = 0.00003937007874015748 Inches). Advantages of high-powered laser cutting over mechanical cutting include reduced contamination of work piece (since there is no cutting edge which can become contaminated by the material or contaminate the material), optimal precision, since the laser beam does not wear during the process and the laser/scanner is far accurate than the human eye. There is also a reduced chance of warping the material that is being cut, operating at high power (1.5 to 55000 watts, compared with early laser cutting machines 1500 watt ratings). Getting the power supply to accommodate your typical household 120v to 220v will be something else! 

I've been looking for an example for installing the Shelix Head on my Ridgid JP0610 -- nice description of the process and showing practical ways to get the job done.  Thanks

That's one of the greatest advantages of the helical cutterhead, it works far better on figured woods and doesn't tear or check the fibers.

the biggest downside on straigt knives is the people are lazy
I am stil on school so wen i am on a internship an that company uses straigt knives  and i notice that the are dull and i mention that to the workshop manager
he is almost every time like yeah I know but i dont want to do that right now.

so thats why i am always happy is when the company has planers and jointers whit terra blade,s because those are very easely an fast to replace all the new joineters and planers come whit those here in Holland.

But i have never workt whit a helix cutter

now i whised i payd more attention at English class

For those new to sound levels, -3 dB is HALF as loud. So, for a 20 dB reduction, the noise was cut in half almost seven times (21 dB).  That's HUGE.

A note on the noise - behind our industrial shop, we have 3 residences. So - if I need to work at night I have to be concerned about the noise level. I can say for sure I could never face boards at night - it indeed did sound like an aircraft screaming. Jointing edges was not too bad, but for wide boards (remember - mine is 12" wide) the sound was horrific. Now, with the Byrd Shelix head - it's reduced the noise level significantly - enough that I can now face wide boards at 3 in the morning if I'm so inclined (yea, I do put in a few "all nighters"). That alone is well worth the higher cost of a segmented head (at least the Byrd, I'm not familiar with other brands). Hey, by the way - did I ever tell you how awesome your new shop is? Wow! I just watched the build video of the shop again. Cool!

Nice video....Why not replace the bearings with new ones?

Hi Marc, I recently subscribed to your channel and I find it very interesting and good'm also catching up on the latest videos and every time I learn more, I hope to find this accessory for a jointer in these parts and to make installation a salute to my friend away from Lima-Peru

Mark I'ed rather watch paint dry and I'm not in to clowns or balloons

Smart move (installing that head). I made that decision a couple of years ago on my 12" jointer. I had held off as the price was over a grand for a 12" Byrd Shelix head, but after commissioning a job replacing all the interior doors (32 to be exact) in a local home with rustic oak - I just knew the time had come. I haven't looked back, have ruefully shook my head wondering why I had ever waited. You've put out an excellent video - hopefully you will have convinced many to install these heads, they are excellent! 3 years later and I've only rotated 4 cutters, and we use our jointer daily (production shop with 4 employees). Okay - as always - really appreciated you sharing you time with us. Kudos, my friend! :-)