dewalt 735 shelix cutterhead

[pdoubleu]

Hey everyone. I'm going to purchase a cutter head from holbern tomorrow. Is there still a discount for forum members? Also does anyone have any installation tips? Thanks.

[steve-norrell]

Hey everyone. I'm going to purchase a cutter head from holbern tomorrow. Is there still a discount for forum members? Also does anyone have any installation tips? Thanks.

I installed one of Holbern's helix cutter heads about a year or so ago and wonder why I didn't do so sooner. Installation was a snap and went very well - just follow the instructions carefully. Having the bearings pre-installed on the heads is a major plus. If you need to tap the cutter head out of (or in to) its mounting, use a hardwood block and do so gently.

By the way, I decided to install new third party knives on the factory head and keep it around for a spare.

You will also wonder why you didn't install the helix cutter head sooner.

Regards, Steve

[LCHIEN]

I believe this is still in effect:

"BT310" coupon code = 10% for forum members
www.holbren.com

[pdoubleu]

Thanks for the help fellas. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm ordering it now!

[pdoubleu]

Well I got it. Instructions weren't included, but Brian from holbren came through like a champ! Took at most an hour to install. I'm still getting use to the sound. Before,it was awful. Now its reasonable. This is brilliant! Holbren is the best!

[dbhost]

Glad to hear you had a good experience with Holbren!

Keep us posted on how that head works out in the long run...

[steve-norrell]

Great to hear that everything worked out well. Enjoy.

[pdoubleu]

Well, all is installed. Now I've got some scalloping going on. Any ideas about adjustments? The finish is outstanding, just needs a little tweaking ...

[steve-norrell]

Well, all is installed. Now I've got some scalloping going on. Any ideas about adjustments? The finish is outstanding, just needs a little tweaking ...

If, by scalloping, you mean the appearance of very small "waves" along the length of the piece, I believe it is not possible to completely eliminate them. At least I haven't been able to do so. The effect can be minimized by taking very small cuts, especially as you approach the desired thickness of the piece. I rarely (almost never) lower the cutters by one full turn -- more likely I do so by 1/2 turn, then by 1/4 turn as I reach the desired thickness of the board. Of course, sanding will always be needed as a final step.

It may take a little longer to get down to the thickness you want, but you will find that it was well worth the time.

Regards, Steve

[pdoubleu]

Well I've taken a week to get use to the new cutterhead. I am very pleased. Fine tuning the cut was simple, by taking very shallow cuts for the final plane. Once again great advice and help. Thanks so much! I love my shelix!