Delta 37-315 Jointer

[Tom King]

I used a deep cardboard box for years, with a cutout under and on the sides of the chute on the machine.  It really worked pretty good.

[bigblockyeti]

Glad to hear the Sheartak is working out.  I'm still debating on getting one for my 18" Delta wedgebed planer as I've heard no one regretting buying a helical head from anyone.  My holdup is I can get a machine mounted knife grinder and put a fresh edge on HSS straight knives in less than 10 minutes.  The wildcard is when one of those grinders might become available and for how much $$.  On top of that, I'd really love to have a 24" Powermatic 225 so I'm constantly looking for one of those at the same time.

[firefighter ontheside]

Well, I just saw a 225 in mint condition for $7000!!!  

[bigblockyeti]

Oh, I know they're out there, just like new $130K dually trucks but I paid under $400 for my wedgebed and I'm on the lookout for a similarly discounted 225.  I know it's improbable but I also know it's not impossible as I paid $500 for my Rockwell S63 that I had to sell in OH to move out of OH.

[firefighter ontheside]

I just ordered knives for my 20" planer because I"m not ready to shell out $1500 for a helical head for that planer yet.

[teakwood]

looks like a real shearcut helical head you put in there firefighter, not just a spiral head, good choice, you won't regret.

[firefighter ontheside]

It seems to cut very well and is very quiet compared to knives.  I had a helical on my previous jointer too and liked it.  Now I need the link belt I ordered and then the jointer should be very smooth.  It has a little shake right now and I think that is from the old, old belt that is on it.  It has a permanent bend in it from sitting for so long.