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ChefHDAN
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Powermatic 60 spiral head
He just landed a PM 60 8" jointer and looking for what/where to consider for a spiral/helical head for it. I'm going to need to do a disassembly and clean up so might as well upgrade the head while I'm in there. Doubt, (maybe), that I'll go whole hog and try to restore it, (can you buy PM spray paint?), but it's been in storage and needs more than a bit of rust clean up. Squirrel, anyway Shelix, Byrd, Find Buy, anybody have any recent experience of where I should be shopping to look for a 8" spiral/helical head?
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Hey Chef.
I have the Shelix in my Delta 15" planer. I must say it is great. It's also about time I turn all the blades. But I don't want to.
It's still working fine. Good luck with your project
I have the Shelix in my Delta 15" planer. I must say it is great. It's also about time I turn all the blades. But I don't want to.
It's still working fine. Good luck with your project
Petey
yeah i converted my jointer over to a shelix also. does a great job.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I wonder if Powermatic sells a helical cutter that fits older models. Might actually be cheaper?
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
Pottz, which head did you go with? It's looking like Find Buy Tool is the most economical, but it is a PM and I'm okay with a bit more $$$ for a longer life without BS after the conversion.
Lazy, great Idea, I'm going to reach out to PM tech support and see what I can learn.
Lazy, great Idea, I'm going to reach out to PM tech support and see what I can learn.
