Powermatic PJ882 question

not sure. I have the grizzly stuff, 8 inch jointer and 15 planer both with their strait segmented carbide cutterhead installed on them, love them but they are pricey to replace anbout 5 bucks a pop through grizzlly. there are some other websites offering the same cutterhead 14×14x2mm square. so im going to try the others offered at about 1.5 a cutter first. they come in packs of 10. Its probably they same with powermatic but, the one cutter is not a true spiral shearing action but a cutting strait action. Works wonders for me even in figured woods, you can plane any direction. PM problably offers their own with if cheaper to produce but beware like I said the cutters are prob. not redilly avalible unlike the standard shelix cutter, replacements are also cheaper. hope this helps.

-- Bryan, york pa

I’ve upgraded my PM 54A to a Byrd and love it. I think I will be upgrading the 1hp motor to a 1 1/2 or 2 hp, since it seems the shelix head requires more power, since there is always a cutter head in contact with the wood. Might be something to think about, if you’re contemplating buying a straight blade and upgrading. I also upgraded my 15” planer to a Byrd, but the 3 hp motor seems to have no problem with the different head. I agree with Bryan, the difference in the Byrd shelix and the helix type heads, is the angle that the inserts cut. I’ve found the cheapest place to buy the Byrd head is from Grizzly and Holbren has the best price on the replacement inserts.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com

I have the Byrd on my older powermatic 8” jointer and love it… Try Global tooling for the cutters I think they are about 2 bucks each.

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