Brent Grooms
12-31-2007, 6:25 PM
I have been poking and proding enought for information so I thought I would post some picts of my goings on/purchases and my upgrade from the HF dc unit, so here they are...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0038-1.jpg
*note: the blower motor clears the track for the garage door by about a 1/4in. The line overhead is for future expansion or at least an overhead port for a overhead blade guard/dust pick up and for my router table(which now has to be modified so that it can flow more air) and planer
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0039.jpg
if you are looking for a large/floor drill press, you really ought to try out the Steel City... the 6in stroke and the depth stop are awesome! The 6in port is for the jointer via a QD hose connection. I added a 4in port to add dust/chip collection at the drill press later this spring.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0040.jpg
6in port for the bandsaw. It only has one 4in but I plan on adding an additional pickup to get the dust that collects around the lower guides. (I have a slick idea for this... stay tuned for future updates) Any ideas on splitting the 6in to supply 2 4in ports? Right now, I am leaning twards a 6x4x4 lateral.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0041.jpg
In playing some with the lathe earlier this year, having at least a sanding hood would be quite helpful so I ran this branch so I can build one in the near future.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0042.jpg
ok, someone should warn you about the sheer volume of cosmoline that is used.... it gets EVERYWHERE!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0043.jpg
The new byrd cutterhead...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0044.jpg
ok, it really isnt that hard to change out the cutter head after a trip to HF for a gear pulling set to make life a little easier. I should have taken pictures of the itermediate steps but if you know what bearings you have (depending on how they are attached to the pillow blocks) it might be adviseable to have a set on hand before you start the installation. I took my time and didnt damage anything thank goodness.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0048.jpg
Just about complete with the assembly and setup of my new jointer. Can anyone offer some suggestions/advise in setting the outfeed table parrallel to the cutterhead? I got the outfeed table height set pretty well but then I checked the other side of the head (pulley side) and I am probably a couple thousands off, across the width of the cutter head. Tomorrow I will continue trying to get the goo off of everything and get the plugs on so I can make sure everything works.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0038-1.jpg
*note: the blower motor clears the track for the garage door by about a 1/4in. The line overhead is for future expansion or at least an overhead port for a overhead blade guard/dust pick up and for my router table(which now has to be modified so that it can flow more air) and planer
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0039.jpg
if you are looking for a large/floor drill press, you really ought to try out the Steel City... the 6in stroke and the depth stop are awesome! The 6in port is for the jointer via a QD hose connection. I added a 4in port to add dust/chip collection at the drill press later this spring.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0040.jpg
6in port for the bandsaw. It only has one 4in but I plan on adding an additional pickup to get the dust that collects around the lower guides. (I have a slick idea for this... stay tuned for future updates) Any ideas on splitting the 6in to supply 2 4in ports? Right now, I am leaning twards a 6x4x4 lateral.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0041.jpg
In playing some with the lathe earlier this year, having at least a sanding hood would be quite helpful so I ran this branch so I can build one in the near future.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0042.jpg
ok, someone should warn you about the sheer volume of cosmoline that is used.... it gets EVERYWHERE!!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0043.jpg
The new byrd cutterhead...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0044.jpg
ok, it really isnt that hard to change out the cutter head after a trip to HF for a gear pulling set to make life a little easier. I should have taken pictures of the itermediate steps but if you know what bearings you have (depending on how they are attached to the pillow blocks) it might be adviseable to have a set on hand before you start the installation. I took my time and didnt damage anything thank goodness.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k31/jackrabbit101/Cnv0048.jpg
Just about complete with the assembly and setup of my new jointer. Can anyone offer some suggestions/advise in setting the outfeed table parrallel to the cutterhead? I got the outfeed table height set pretty well but then I checked the other side of the head (pulley side) and I am probably a couple thousands off, across the width of the cutter head. Tomorrow I will continue trying to get the goo off of everything and get the plugs on so I can make sure everything works.