shellix head

[Rjgooden]

I finally received my byrd shellix head for my grizzly g0453 15 inch planer. I am planning on installing it this weekend, I am wondering if anyone has done this and has any advice on what I should be careful of during installation. I have watched all the youtube videos I can find and it looks pretty straight forward. Thanks in advance

 

[Oka]

Use a tray to keep your parts in order also, when disassembling take pix before and after each piece is removed. Makes reassembly brain dead easy

 

[Hjanes]

A couple years ago Matt Cremora showed his procedure doing this on his you tube channel. I don't recall if it was as detailed as you might need. I do recall it was not a trivial exercise. I'd like to know how it goes and what you learn in the process. This is "on my list" too.

 

[Martin Roper]

 

[Rjgooden]

Spent a good two hours on the planer Saturday and then had to go on a hunt for a gear puller that would fit. I got the puller today and will get back on putting it back together tomorrow. Always looks easy on the videos, mine just doesn’t work like that.

 

[tvrgeek]

Yea, but it will be worth it.

 

[Rjgooden]

Got it together this morning after one more trip to town for a 4x4x20 keyway (must have grown legs and walked away). Not only is the finish great but it is so much quieter. Before my planer was loud with earmuffs on, now I have to take them off to make sure it is running. Large front end investment but I think it is going to make a huge difference in my planer. Thanks everyone for the advice. I am available for questions if anyone is thinking about this upgrade.

 

[Rjgooden]

Forgot to send photo