Hello,
I recently bought a used Craftsman "Professional" 6 1/8" jointer. It is in great shape, with the exception of the blades, which are all nicked badly. I bought new blades, and one of the Jointer Pal jigs.
I read the manual, but the blade changing section left me more confused than when I started.
I'm hoping someone here has one of these, or is at least familiar with the cutter head on this and might be able to answer a question for me:
The cutter has three blades. Behind (in front of?) each of the slots that hold the blades, there are a pair of screws recessed in the cutter head. I assumed that these retain the blade assembly, but upon loosening them, the blades were still stuck tightly in place.
Inside the slots, here are four threaded bolts that run perpendicular to the slot and to the blades. It looks like there are some nuts on these that can probably be loosened with a small box wrench. Are these nuts what need to be loosened to remove the blade? If so, what are the two other allen screws for?
I'd appreciate any information anyone can give me. I'm not feeling very bright here.
Thank you!
Stephen
Boise, ID