"PyroHog" wrote in message
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Although there may be those that don't consider a Jet JWP-16os to be
worthy of upgrading to a helical cutter-head, I really wanted a moving-
head planer so I could setup fixed infeed and outfeed tables to better
handle long boards by myself. It works very well for me.

That said, I've wished it had a helical head since I got it, and just
when it's due for a knifing; SWMBO says I can have a Byrd Shelix my
birthday present. Woo Hoo !!!

Byrd will mount a new bearing on the pulley-end and supply a new
bearing for the transmission-end. I've never torn one apart before
and replacing the cutter head is not covered in the owners manual.

Will I need anything special, like maybe having to press the bearing
on, for the transmission-end ?

Thanks in advance for any shared experiences.


Something to consider... I recall reading something about this in the past.
These type cutters tend to require more hp because of the relative constant
contact with the wood as opposed to the straight knife cutters. Your
mileage may vary.