Custom Jointer Knives

[Brad Wright]

Hi all,

I recently moved back to the States from Scotland. I have an older British jointer I really like, but it has odd sized knives. They are 9-1/4" x 1" x 3/16". Anyone know a company that would make these for a reasonable price?

I'm in no rush, as I bought a brand new pair before leaving Scotland, but they went up in price by almost 50% in a couple years. I think the biggest difficulty in finding someone to make them will be the thickness--thicker than any other blades out there AFAIK.

I'm also toying with the idea of making new gibs that will be 1/16" thicker to accomodate 1/8" thick blades. Can't be too hard, as I have access to a machine shop. Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

Brad

[Paul Libby]

You might have luck with Connecticut Saw and Tool. http://www.ctsaw.com/productline_at.html

For custom tooling you need to call them. (800) 404-1220

[Bruce Wrenn]

Without burning up too many braincells, I think you could run 1/8" thick blades. You may have to have longer gib bolts though. The stock blades of my Grizzly lack a lot of being 1/8" thick, though they say 1/8" thick blades. Give a shout to Globial Tooling- jointer and planer knives are their specialty. They could probably give you a definite answer.

[Phil Thien]

Are you _sure_ they are 3/16? What make and model do you have?

These guys:
http://www.nlstools.co.uk/KnifeIronTpk.html

Have lots of odd sizes for euro machines. Let me know if you want to order some, I wouldn't mind ordering some for my Inca. We could combine orders to save some $$$ on shipping. Once I receive the order I could UPS your stuff to you.

[Brad Wright]

Are you _sure_ they are 3/16? What make and model do you have?

These guys:
http://www.nlstools.co.uk/KnifeIronTpk.html

Have lots of odd sizes for euro machines. Let me know if you want to order some, I wouldn't mind ordering some for my Inca. We could combine orders to save some $$$ on shipping. Once I receive the order I could UPS your stuff to you.


Yep, absolutely sure--etched right on the blades. It's a Multico L3 9" jointer (or "planer" as they're called over there). Yeah, I was hoping to get some made over here reasonably priced, or even find someone who makes anything 3/16" thick and have them cut down. If I need to get them over there, I'll probably pick them up when I'm over visiting relatives. Otherwise I'll remake the gibs.

Bruce,

I see what you're saying about longer screws, but these are a different kind of gib. They are wedges which hold the blade by tightening the bolts down from above. The previous owner was using 1/8" blades, but was using shims to take up the slack. Don't know about you, but that would make me very nervous.:eek:

Brad

[Brad Wright]

Phil,

Just had a thought. It may be a pretty good idea after all to combine orders from NLS. First of all, they have the best price I've come across for Multico blades. (Wish I would've known a few months ago.):rolleyes: Also, they may be able to discount the VAT (17.5% sales tax), as they are being sold outside the EU. In fact, I know they can, whether they would go to the trouble for such a small order is the next question. As I said, I'm in no hurry though. I'll keep you in mind, if and when I'm ready to order; if you could do the same for me.

Brad

[Eddie Darby]

Last time I checked, UPS did deliver to and from Scotland.

[Jerry Allen]

Brad,
You might check with these guys. I just got some 3/32 x 6 from them which are nice and reasonably priced.
http://www.titanknife.com/docc/pro/pro1.asp?item=001&id=005
(the list seems to be down right now)
Their phone in Oregon is 541-345-1122.
I ordered mine from a tool maker in Arizona, but the knives were drop shipped from Titan in Oregon. They do custom work too, but may very well have what you are looking for.

[Phil Thien]

Phil,

Just had a thought. It may be a pretty good idea after all to combine orders from NLS. First of all, they have the best price I've come across for Multico blades. (Wish I would've known a few months ago.):rolleyes: Also, they may be able to discount the VAT (17.5% sales tax), as they are being sold outside the EU. In fact, I know they can, whether they would go to the trouble for such a small order is the next question. As I said, I'm in no hurry though. I'll keep you in mind, if and when I'm ready to order; if you could do the same for me.

Brad

Ok Brad, just let me know. I think you can use this sites "Send a private message" feature if you want to pursue it.

[Kermit Hodges]

http://globaltooling.bizhosting.com/planer_knives.html

Global tooling. If they don't stock them, they will make them. Very happy with my dealings with them.