The Byrd has landed.

[woodguy1975]

The byrd head arrived for my jointer today. I already have the old head out and just have to take it into work to press the bearings off during lunch. :icon_thum Unless I can get some nice Timken replacement bearing cheap.

It is a very beautiful head. I'll take pics tomorrow as I install it for you guys to see the process of how the head comes in and out of a jointer. Most of them are made very similar. I know the thought of taking out your jointer head may be daunting to some folks. :eusa_doh:

Thanks,

John

 

[Monty]

:-| I think you are familiar with the rules. No pics, didn't happen.




BTW, you SUCK!

 

[woodguy1975]

Hmmmm. What did YOU get today?

 

[Monty]

hehehe... it's been a good day for toys in HKY!

 

[D L Ames]

hmmm........is that a Kobalt I hear purring away?

D L

 

[Monty]

we're still in the pre-purring stages right now... got some plumbing and 'lectrical to do... :mrgreen:

 

[D L Ames]

we're still in the pre-purring stages right now... got some plumbing and 'lectrical to do... :mrgreen:

Cool

D L

 

[McRabbet]

Do I sense some unknown night owl got some new high-tech machinery to add to his need for more hot air??? :lol:

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

"lectrical" that ought to be interesting. Does that involve burying a drop cord from your neighbors house while their at work?

 

[Monty]

Naw... but it'll prolly involve one of THESE:

;-)

 

[woodguy1975]

:rolf:

 

[woodguy1975]

Install: Step by Step Instructions are Up

I just finished the jointer head install and the writeup on my website. Here is the page.
http://www.jsrwoodworking.com/jointerhead/byrdoliverinstall.htm

I hope it helps folks who might be considering an upgrade. Most jointers are very similar so my instructions should help out. It only took about 2 hours total time.

Thanks,

John

 

[Monty]

Re: Install: Step by Step Instructions are Up

Looks like you installed it crooked.


Congrats on the new upgrade. Bet it will make a difference in the cut quality.

 

[Steve D]

Re: Install: Step by Step Instructions are Up

:lol:

Looks like you installed it crooked.


Congrats on the new upgrade. Bet it will make a difference in the cut quality.

 

[woodguy1975]

Re: Install: Step by Step Instructions are Up

Looks like you installed it crooked.


Congrats on the new upgrade. Bet it will make a difference in the cut quality.

:rolf: No matter what I did I just couldn't get the twist out. :lol:

 

[Ryan]

Well, I'm just going to sit here and pretend like I'm not jealous.:roll:

 

[cpowell]

So, what do ya call the jointer now...Oliver Twist? :lol:

I knew you sucked then went on your shop tour and I can now say you really suck big time! :-D

BTW how do you like the Yorkcraft Planer?

 

[McRabbet]

So, what do ya call the jointer now...Oliver Twist? :lol:

That is perfect!!!

:rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm: :rotflm:

Rob

 

[woodguy1975]

So, what do ya call the jointer now...Oliver Twist? :lol:

I knew you sucked then went on your shop tour and I can now say you really suck big time! :-D

BTW how do you like the Yorkcraft Planer?

:rolf: that was pretty good. "Oliver Twist"

I love the Yorkcraft 20". It is the best buy out there in large planers. I'll like it even more once I get a byrd in it as well.

John