Charles Grosjean
11-06-2006, 12:50 AM
Has anyone installed a Byrd Shelix head on a euro style Jointer/Planer (besides Dan Larson on his Rojek)? As a wide (or even narrow) belt sander is not in my future, I'd like to have a jointer AND planer with the Shelix (or similar), but would rather not buy two heads.
Looking at Shelix models, I have a choice of MiniMax, Rojek, Robland, Knapp, Laguna, and Griggio. I'm pretty sure the Griggio and Knapp (if even available right now) are out of my price range. I'd hate to pay the premium (out of the remaining group) for a MiniMax and toss a Tersa head so that leaves the R's. I'd consider Hammer if Byrd "stocked" a head, but it doesn't appear so.
Any happy owners out there of one of these combos?
Looking at Shelix models, I have a choice of MiniMax, Rojek, Robland, Knapp, Laguna, and Griggio. I'm pretty sure the Griggio and Knapp (if even available right now) are out of my price range. I'd hate to pay the premium (out of the remaining group) for a MiniMax and toss a Tersa head so that leaves the R's. I'd consider Hammer if Byrd "stocked" a head, but it doesn't appear so.
Any happy owners out there of one of these combos?