Advice on Planer.

[knowone]

Monday, I bought an older Delta planer, model # 22-540. I read some negative reviews about it but bought it anyway as I gave $65.00 for it. It didn't come with the knife adjusting fixture. I suppose that I could make one if I had its dimensions. Is this thing worth a flip. I read that the cutting head won't stay put. Maybe can fix that too.

All advice negative or positive is appreciated.

Anyone have an extra set of knives or know how to sharpen these. How about an extra knife adjusting fixture/jig?

Thanks

[kkfitzge]

Mine's been going strong with no problems for 8 or 9 years.

[Leon]

Maybe can fix that too.

Well for $65 and one that runs, not a bad deal. Order a knife adjustment tool from Delta. Unless the planer comes with a cutter head lock chances are that you might make some tweaks but probably not enough to eleminate all snipe. Proper technique when beginning feeding and exiting the run will do a lot to eleminate snipe.

You may be able to hone the blades a bit but they are basically double edged disposable blade.

[knowone]

Thanks, kk and Leon.

I will try Delta for tool.

[Roy]

Chip separator is one of those cyclonic tops that goes over a metal trash can. Collects the chips before the air and the fine dust goes to the dust collector.

Regards, Roy

[knowone]

Got it.

Thanks Roy.