Delta RC-33 planer - how difficult to install Byrd Cutterhead ?

[Steven Woodward]

I have a Delta RC-33 13" planer that I purchased a while back on Craigslist. Nice planer. I'm thinking about installing a Byrd Shelix Cutterhead on it. My question: How difficult is this task to do? Mine you, I am NOT a mechanic! Anyone out there undertake this project who can give me advise?

I am a few years late in replying to this question but here is a video that shows how to install Byrd Cutterhead in RC-33: https://youtu.be/zFdcSKi47ZU and PDF file if you prefer to read: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ZL...fzkmopxBk/view This will give you a good idea of what is involved to help make decision. I will say that having made the upgrade I am pleased with the quality of wood surface, and very happy that I will never again spend time sharpening and setting straight blades. The RC-33 is a well built planner so worth the investment.

[William Chain]

Oh this pdf is gold, thank you again sir.

I am a few years late in replying to this question but here is a video that shows how to install Byrd Cutterhead in RC-33: https://youtu.be/zFdcSKi47ZU and PDF file if you prefer to read: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ZL...fzkmopxBk/view This will give you a good idea of what is involved to help make decision. I will say that having made the upgrade I am pleased with the quality of wood surface, and very happy that I will never again spend time sharpening and setting straight blades. The RC-33 is a well built planner so worth the investment.

[Steven Woodward]

RC-33 instruction book, parts list, and more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...U3?usp=sharing

[Ron Selzer]

RC-33 instruction book, parts list, and more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...U3?usp=sharing

thanks
downloaded all the pdf's for when I get a chance to play with the one in the garage
Ron

[Steven Woodward]

While following Mr. Google to the edge of the internet I came across this RC-33 pictorial tear down and restoration by Ed Hollingsworth http://bullfire.net/Planer/Planer.html