I put a spiral head from Byrd on my JP.? I got it from Felder,?
Carl was? looking to let it go cheap? because they were no longer?
installing them? having developed their own? So I think I got it
for Felder's price.? This was a while ago? more than a few years.?
I have only turned a couple of the inserts because they got
chipped.
And I really don't think I see much difference from brand new.?
But If I start doing? highly figured wood I may have to rotate 'em
all.?
So unless you see a problem,? why fix something that ain't broke.
There Was a fellow on the forum? who is in Hawaii.? He told me
back then about a less expensive option for the inserts than
buying the inserts for the Byrd head from Felder. But I've lost
that? information
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Hi, having used my Dual51for about 12 months just recently, I
noticed the carbide inserts need attention.
The closest half of the cutter block has worn faster than the back
half (as I find it difficult to reach all the way back for
jointing boards).
The inserts still do a very reasonable job cutting, but they have
worn down.? I can just feel the end of the board hitting the
leading edge of the outfeed table so I know it needs attention.
And... It doesn't happen when I use the back half of the cutter
block
My assumption for best practice would be to rotate all the inserts
at once.? I'm wondering if swapping the front half with the back
half (and keep using the same edge) to prolong their life might be
a good idea?
Cheers
David
Cambridge, New Zealand
