On Feb 13, 2024, at 8:17?AM, mac campshure <mac512002@...> wrote:

?Hi Terry,

I used to remove difficult inserts for Ortli tools when they had a branch in middleton.

If I recall I would apply heat with a propane torch to the screw head and when hot apply little slick 50 or lps 1 to screw than remove with quality whip t handle,?

Than use locatite copper when reinserting .

Use torque wrench to install.

Mac

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On Feb 13, 2024, at 7:07?AM, Terence via groups.io <terencewoolston@...> wrote:

?I have a Format 4, Dual 51 and two Maintenance issues need to be resolved:

1. ?I rotated all the carbide inserts for the second time. ?Three of the inserts are being stubborn...the torx bit simply shears off prior to extraction. ?I thought maybe cheap torx driver was the problem but same with a Snapon. ?I also used an impact driver with same result. ?The inserts were not over-torqued during install. ?I thought about grinding out the insert and applying heat to the torx screw but am open to suggestions.

2. ?I have power drive on the planer. ?During a portion of the travel from say an inch to 5 inches open I get a loud vibration noise. ?I have pulled the access plates and cleaned everything to no avail. ?The sound appears to originate from the two vertical stiles on either side of the planer bed. ?There are a series of adjustment screws and fittings and I suspect that somehow these are out of adjustment. ?I have had the Dual for 10 years and this is a new issue the last few months. ?The Felder documentation has no specifications for the risers.

I have not yet contacted Felder service but thought I would check in with the group expertise first.

Best, Terry
Noble Artisan Woodworks