Woodworking_Hobby Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Does anyone have any rules of thumb on when you should turn the blade inserts on a helical head for a DW 735? I have not really kept track of how much I have ran through and still seems to cut fine but maybe I am playing with fire. Any other general maintenance folks do to keep it running in top shape. Really have only had to clean it and replace the belt once so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 I don't generally turn the blades until I notice the cut quality deteriorate. Probably go a bit longer than I should. Otherwise, the only maintenance I've done is to keep in clean. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Glazing on the surface and increasing loudness are both indications that the knives are dull. And tearout. That always gets worse when they're dull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 If you're using the DeWalt blades, they have a much shorter life span than blades from Infinity.com. DeWalt blades can be honed once and maybe twice, then you'll need to replace them. The Infinity blade can be honed 6 to 8 times, then they to will need to be replaced. The cost difference isn't that much, you'll have to determine when change needs to take place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 5:36 PM, RichardA said: If you're using the DeWalt blades, they have a much shorter life span than blades from Infinity.com. DeWalt blades can be honed once and maybe twice, then you'll need to replace them. The Infinity blade can be honed 6 to 8 times, then they to will need to be replaced. The cost difference isn't that much, you'll have to determine when change needs to take place. OP has a helical head, not straight blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Woodworking_Hobby said: Does anyone have any rules of thumb on when you should turn the blade inserts on a helical head for a DW 735? I have not really kept track of how much I have ran through and still seems to cut fine but maybe I am playing with fire. Any other general maintenance folks do to keep it running in top shape. Really have only had to clean it and replace the belt once so far. I have had the shelix head for 9yrs. Have not rotated the cutters yet. Replaced the belt twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 10:29 PM, Just Bob said: I have had the shelix head for 9yrs. Have not rotated the cutters yet. Replaced the belt twice. I vote that it’s time to rotate and get back to us with a smile on your face! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 22, 2022 Report Share Posted May 22, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 7:39 PM, JohnG said: OP has a helical head, not straight blades. misread it my apologies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotrob Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just put a new set of teeth in mine they lasted about 3 years, i have been cutting lots of hard maple, paduck, purpleheart and bloodwood. I found you could start to see lines on the boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wtnhighlander Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Welcome, @Knotrob! Sounds like you got your money's worth from those cutters. I think you are the first person I have heard say they used the cutters enough to see wear marks, but all that jungle wood would do it, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 If the surface looks burnished it's probably time to rotate. It takes a LOT of material though. I probably run 500-750 BF through my shop a year in projects and it's been 5 years on my jointer and I'm just now thinking I need to rotate. Planer is 3 years and still cutting well. 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: I think you are the first person I have heard say they used the cutters enough to see wear marks, I've ran enough through my jointer to see wear marks. The little bit closest to the fence that I joint edges on leaves an almost burnished surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Knotrob Posted May 23, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 When i first bought the planer i was reclaiming hardrock maple dunage. It seemed like every 3rd board the blades would chip, i went to my favorite candy store in Edmonton and got some good german made blades, they said they would last 3 times longer, they where correct, they chipped after about the 9th board. I went back and ordered the Byrd Shelix and have not been disapointed since. My laguna planer has them as well they call it shear teck i believe, in 3 years i have turned them twice. I do not mind paying more for quailty. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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