Changing my Jointer Blades (WnW #63)

My new least-favourite job in the shop!
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AKA the Surface Planer for my Non-North-American viewers.
I had three nasty nicks in my Jointer blades.
Actually, I’d had one for a long time, but it was near the edge so I
made do by moving the fence over for a few years. But then I added two more nicks in a short time, and you could no longer move the fence to avoid them.
Yes I should probably sharpen the old blades. But a new set of sharp blades are only about $17 on Amazon.ca ($15 on Amazon.com) so I took the lazy way out and just ordered some new ones.
Here I’m taking you along for the ride as I change my blades.
Please, don’t treat this like a “Howto” video. Instead, just look at this as a vlog type of video where you follow along with my fun and adventure (sarcasm!). Here are a couple of links to what I think are much better “how to” procedures.
Recommended Howto Documents/Videos for jointer blades:
Matthias Wandel, Woodgears.ca: woodgears.ca/j...
Steve Maxwell: • WOODWORKING: How to Ma...
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LINKS TO SOME OF THE ITEMS USED. (Affiliate links)
amzn.to/296pUi1 - Powertec HSS Jointer Blades
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[@DLTJR1959]

Thanks for the video. I just purchased a 6" jointer and need to change out the blades. Done it several times on both the jointer and planer but usually nick my hands. Good job. Yes they are a bear to change out and get set correctly.

[@MAGAMAN]

Good job on deciding to put that guard back on for testing. So many people get hurt using power tools because they remove safety equipment.

[@johnt.willette2630]

You did an EXCELLENT video on this!! Very helpful; was just what I needed to know. Also, like your no-nonsense, get to the point, matter of fact teaching style!

[@johnconklin9039]

I have a slightly older version of the same jointer. Bought a Shelix for it and love it. Would have never believed how much quieter they are.

[@GuysShop]

Replacing jointer knives is no fun as you showed. And yes, a helical head cutter is awesome! Thanks for the video Art!

[@Wordsnwood]

Shelix someday...

[@matthiaswandel]

That's some serious nicks in your jointer blades. I guess you have been planing some reclaimed lumber?

[@Wordsnwood]

Y'know I don't actually remember when they happened. Might have been that time with the reclaimed lumber.

[@JeremyMcMahan]

Tiny rocks embedded in pallet wood are the reason I don't use much pallet wood...

[@Mark_L]

For me, a good start for my blade change. My jointer is the same as yours, 37-866 as on the name plate. Jives me an idea what is in store. Thanks. Mark

[@nicksvaik]

Is this the first blade change in 10 years? Impressive

[@Wordsnwood]

Second, I think. Hobbyist! Still would like to upgrade to a Shelix...

[@rbollard1]

My new jointer blades get installed with the slightest tinge of red on the cutting edge. Planner blades, too LOL.

[@Mark_L]

Good move with the guard.

[@krtwood]

I went through this exactly once. Then I ordered a Byrd head. Took me over a year to actually get around to putting it in but finally did it recently. I felt a little silly putting one in a 6" jointer but to never have to go through that nonsense again is worth it even without the other benefits.

[@Wordsnwood]

I've debated between the jointer and the planer... on the one hand I think the planer would pay better dividends having the shelix. But on the other... Despite being a DW735, it is still a "portable" and it could break down, rendering the investment somewhat wasted. The jointer is only 6", but it is cast iron and less likely to break down, and as long as I live here with a small basement shop there is no chance of fitting in an 8" or bigger jointer. But it's only a 6", so maybe the planer. and around again we go. Decision paralysis...

[@krtwood]

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) They don't make a head for my Makita so that was an easy one for me :) The 6" head is on sale at Grizzly by the way.

[@ymxb6253]

I have a really old jointer and it has a 4 knife cutterhead so when the time comes I may just have to buy 2 packs because I don't see them sold as a set of 4. only sets of 2 and 3.

[@JeremyMcMahan]

Yes, ... adjust, tighten, check, loosen, adjust, tighten, check, scream, loosen, adjust, tighten, check, scream again, loosen... (Oh the fun!)

[@catchmeifyoucan2815]

Don't ever tighten them without gloves and blanket on the knives. Believe me, I just got back from the ER yesterday doing the exact same job as you. When tightening I slipped, pushed my finger right down in the new blade, cut open to the bone. Never again without gloves and a blanket.

[@blackemmons]

Art, Go helical. You'll never go back. I spent way too many hours on planer and jointer blades. Never ever seemed to get it perfect. Now it's just loosen screw and rotate. JimE

[@mcremona]

No blood! woo!

[@Wordsnwood]

Miracle, confirmed!

[@mcremona]

hahahaha

[@KSFWG]

I'm giving this video a thumbs up because: 1) I didn't see any blood and 2) I don't like fiddling with adjustments any more than you do. :)

[@Wordsnwood]

No blood!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Sometimes it's okay just to stop by someones shop and see what they're up too :-)

[@Wordsnwood]

Thanks, I agree!

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Adjusting planer blades...my least favorite thing!

[@ljubofekajankovic6524]

How name is a thing for pressing wood on the knife? You have two thing? Yellow color ? 😇👐

[@Wordsnwood]

Push Blocks?

[@ljubofekajankovic6524]

@@Wordsnwood thank you

[@sashikadilrukshe8527]

Thanks.

[@Wordsnwood]

thank-you!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

On next week's episode - PLANER BLADES!

[@Wordsnwood]

Did those recently... So much easier! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foirqpmPqLtsaKM

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder) Just yanking your leg, Art. I need to swap out my planer and jointer blades as well. To say that I'm not looking forward to it is the understatement of the decade.

[@WesHamstra]

I have a General Jointer. It needs new blades. Im not looking forward to. maybe since you have the expertise already, you could come here and do it for me??

[@Wordsnwood]

ha. ha ha. ha ha ha. ;-)

[@WesHamstra]

I wasn't being funny..... Ha

[@Wordsnwood]

Sorry Wes,

[@CosmosCraft]

Please don't put these overused annoying generic songs/tunes in your videos

[@moehoward01]

They're OK with me. If you don"t like them... well, you know.