Hi all,
Does this look to be a clamshell type cutterhead on my 1943(ish) Oliver 8" jointer? Based on images I've seen I don't think it is, just want to be certain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c83bhSRLWm0
Thanks
Hi all,
Does this look to be a clamshell type cutterhead on my 1943(ish) Oliver 8" jointer? Based on images I've seen I don't think it is, just want to be certain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c83bhSRLWm0
Thanks
Not a clamshell. Get those knives down further somewhere like this.
I think you have to be a contributor to send Pm’s
Aj
No it's a modern style gib head.
Cool, so the head is safe. Now I can get down to business.
No clue how to set the knives but have a new set on order (current are actually decently sharp but I wanted a backup set anyways). Any tips?
I assume I set knives first, then set back table height, then set cut height, right?
First look to see if there knife lifters in the holes. If not consider buying some from http://www.eaglemachinery-repair.com/ makes setting easier . Hopefully they still sell them.
The key is to get them all set the same out from the head any means that makes sense to you. I set mine knives with a dial indicator and button tip.
Then adjust the outfeed up to the highest part of the cutting circle.
Heres a good video that shows how to set the outfeed height. Let the cut determine the height https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ob3V5SVrqAw. Patrick does a good job explaining at 7.40
Good Luck
Aj
The clamshell heads had bolts counterbored into the "clamshell" face. If I remember correctly the heads were about 1 1/4" diameter with 4 holes for a special spanner wrench.