Shelix Step By Step Quick Install Tutorial For DeWalt DW735
Vložit
- čas přidán 30. 11. 2020
- I was looking for a quality step by step installation video of the Byrd Tool Shelix helical style head for the DeWalt DW735 planer and was surprised to not find the type of video that was straight and to the point, detailed and not 20-30 mins long. Hopefully this will help you.
Short test at the end of the video.
Link to install instructions
www.byrdtool.com/tech-corner
Or:
storage.googleapis.com/wzukus...
At the request of a few amazing people I have set up donation links for those who want to take another step in supporting me and this channel.
paypal.me/devoswoodcraft?loca...
/ krisdevoalaska
Website: www.krisdevo.com/
DeVo's WoodCraft page:
/ devoswoodcraft
Kris DeVo's Photography:
/ krisdevoalaskanadventures
/ devoswoodcraft
Contact Kris DeVo: www.krisdevo.com/contact
Tip$, tools, a letter, a postcard or whatnot. My business box to receive mail;
DeVo's WoodCraft
11471 Business BLVD # 773503
Eagle River, AK 99577
USA
Affiliate links to gear I use. Doesn't cost you anything and helps my channel if your going to buy anyway. Thank you.
I used the OEM size Shelix and will link that when It becomes available.
Helical head, Shelix from Bird tool. OEM amzn.to/2LV8uua
Helical head, Shelix from Bird tool. OEM
amzn.to/3uNxF5M
DeWalt DW735X Planer
amzn.to/33yD8PV
DeWalt Work bench
amzn.to/3og2EBa
Table saw amzn.to/391pisf
Zero clearance insert amzn.to/35Q9ib1
Dust collection amzn.to/2UQ61SA
Super cheap and awesome air filtration amzn.to/3flP3oP
Butcher block oil amzn.to/35Q9OFZ
Gopro amzn.to/3pR60w3
Disclaimer:
Please do not attempt to do anything you see in these videos unless you are 100% comfortable in using these tools.
I am a professional and have been using these tools and more for 30 + years.
Some techniques I do are not recommended. You are 100% reliable for your own safety and comfort level of using these types of tools.
Every time you use some of these tools you are putting yourself at risk for major injury.
Please where your safety gear and don't try things beyond your skill set.
I am not responsible for your safety. . - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Definitely the video I was looking for. Best shelix vid on YT. You should do every instructional vid out there. Zero fat on this tutorial. Sub’d 👍🏻
Really appreciate that Blue! Maybe I will have to look at doing more instructional type stuff in the future.
Forget this as a tutorial for a Shelix cutter blade, it's a tutorial for tutorials. Quick, informative, to the point. No waffle, no life history, no random asides, how I want to see tutorials but rarely do.
Thank you, really appreciate that!
I choose your video to have alongside me when I install my new cutterhead this week - succinct, informative, covers exactly what I need.
Good video... One comment, I printed out the installation instructions supplied on Shelix's website. I was following their instructions to a ''T". When I got the old head removed, I wanted a break, so I went across my shop to wash hands to go grab a sandwich. I grabbed a bottle of hand cleaner, and it slipped out of my hands, sliding down behind a cabinet. I could see the plastic bottle lying on its side, but I couldn't reach it. (Be patient. The story has a point.) Pissed that I had been so clumsy, and not wanting the cleaner to slowly run out the open "squirter" and under the cabinet, I wrestled the 100 lb.+ cabinet away from the wall and retrieved the wayward bottle... But wait! There was something shiney lying behind the cabinet. It was a washer, a thick washer with somewhat beveled edges. I had no idea where it had come from. but like probably anyone with a shop, I'm always finding little treasures that had been missing for months or longer. I threw the washer in my bin of random washers. I had my sandwich and came back to the installation. when I was putting the machine back together, it seemed like something was missing where the nut and pin were. I poured over the instructions and found that I had missed no steps. So, I came in and checked the Shelix installation videos on youTube . At 3:14 you gave the instruction that Shelix missed - "Remove the bushing." ... Then it all came together. I hadn't known about the bushing, and in my pounding to get the old cutterhead out I had launched the bushing across my shop, and underneath the cabinet. And had I not dropped the bottle behind the cabinet I certainly would have never found the bushing that distance from the planer. I'm not sure what kind of catastrophe would have occurred while running the planer without the bushing, but I'm sure that there would have been one.
THANK YOU!!! EXACTLY what I was looking for and will watch again while I do the process later today! great job and thanks for keeping it short and sweet! Beautiful boards BTW!
Thanks very much for creating and posting this. It was big help to me - you set a high standard for how to make an instructional video
Excellent. Very to the point and no silly jokes. Best video I’ve seen for this. Thanks so much!
Awesome video. You hit the nail on the head about not wanting to watch a long winded video. Great job. I have mine installed and you made it easy.
No BS only Byrd Shelix! Got mine a few days ago, now it's UP AND RUNNING! Thanks for the video, Kris!
Nice and to the point. Yes I’m seeing a upgrade coming in 2024
I wish you could’ve done all of the tutorials I’ve had to watch because this has helped me through the entire process. Great video thank you
I have no idea what exactly I just watched, but, if it made your work easier, I love it. I hope you make more videos soon. 👍🏻
That was the best video I’ve seen on this procedure! Comprehensive step by step illustration in a third of the time others take. I was amazed by how easily you got that drive belt back on. It took me forever to replace mine when it broke. Tip: use the OEM. The less expensive ones break immediately.
Glad it was helpful!
Your guidelines and video were spot on! Thank you!
Just swapped out my factory cutter head to the Byrd Tool Shelix head, watching your video! What a straight-forward, practical, concise demonstration! Thanks for putting this out there for those of us who appreciate the "no-nonsense" approach! Great video! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad it helped, thank you!
Thank you for this thorough-yet-succinct tutorial. I'll watch it a few more times while I wait for my Shelix to arrive.
What a piece of work you are. In my book they would call you a master craftsman. well done. from Derek UK
I just installed my Shelix. Had it sitting on the bench for 6 months, after a bad experience with a shelix cutter head for my 6 inch Grizzly jointer, I was hesitant. I finally did it. Your video was definitely a welcome watch, it made the installation a breeze. I had a piece of highly figured knotty oak laying around, and gave a smooth surface in a single pass. Impressed.
Only one problem for me, was the bearings that Byrd pre-installed were bad, squeaking on first run. I had the same issue with my 6 inch jointer head. I had to replace both of those bearings as well. I don't trust Byrd at this point to send me bearings, I will just buy them elsewhere. Then I will get to remove the whole thing and replace the bearings and install it again. LOL
thank you Kris for taking time to walk through the installation and show the final result of the knives at work.
Swapped out my straight blades today as soon as usps delivered them. The video was extremely helpful thank you for being straight to the point about it. Works like a dream.
Yep - great video! Thank you! And wow, fairly complicated to install a different cutterhead… obviously it can be done, but nothing easy about it. Thx again, great content
From Monterrey México folow you videos excelent material great momento by compañía whit may. Son Im old man by 63 years nd considere amazing you pasión and job. Congrtulation at you family for inspirade at you accion.
Like soo much table cut for mear u chees
Excellent to-the-point video. A big help. Thank you so much for making it. The only thing I would change is to Not beat on the helical gear. I removed my helical gear before removing the cutter head from the planer. I was planning on using a hex bolt of the same thread size as the helical gear to beat on, but just happened to have a piece of round Hickory shovel handle slightly smaller than the bearing and that worked great. cheers
Great video man. Thanks, i just finally managed to replace my old blades with the helix
Awesome video, going to be changing my cutterhead tomorrow
Great video. Informative & right to the point.
I used a scrap piece of hard, maple to knock out the shaft, and it worked great.
The smaller Shelix is well worth the extra money after watching this video and installing my smaller diameter Shelix.
Thank you!
I purchased a different cutter head but I'm glad I found your video because it has more information than the others. Thank you!
I looked at the factory instructions, which were ok...but this video was the perfect tool to change the head. Thank you very much!
excellent video. Thanks for not wasting my time with yak, yak, yak
So very thankful for this. Just installed my shelix. Would have been way more challenging without this video. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Great video! Thank you! I watched others before I purchased mine and I was dreading it, you made it easy and short.
Yes, that's exactly what I was looking for and appreciate how you didn't waste words or my time. Thank you!
Thanks for this! Just installed mine following this video and it went very smoothly. FWIW, a "Fat Wrench" torque screwdriver is the bee's knees for tightening the cutters down.
Great video Kris! I just ordered one of these & glad I came across your install video. I’m looking forward to seeing the difference! Take care! 👊🏽
Dude. This ruled. No fucking around just step-by step, including "go to Napa and buy a pair of snap-ring pliers." Thanks for this.
Thx for video. When I can afford the Shelix cutter, I’ll be able to install thanks to you!! Woodworkers Rock!!!
Awesome thank you!
Great job explaining the process, Cheers from a southern neighbor, Canada
Thank you, Cheers!
I did the same 6 month's ago . World of difference , yes very clean finish .
Your videos are awesome man! No extra bs here just great content!
Cheers from Hungary!
Hi Gabor from Hungary! Really appreciate that! Glad you like them. Cheers!
excellent video!! followed it step-by-strep during my installation with excellent results. thank you very much!!
Great video! Accurate, clear, & concise. Thank you.
Well done. Thank you for your time and effort.
Great video and enough to tell me that this is way beyond me.
It's really not that hard. Looks more intimidating than it actually is. I do recommend getting the Luxcut III over the Shelix though.
Great video, just ordered a dw735x and an oem shelix head. Also, beautiful wood working. 🤠
I don't even have a planer, but this channel is an easy subscribe. This also reminds me what I do with cellphone videos to remind myself whenever I disassemble something. Cept this is way better!
Thank you!!
Congratulations on a successful install! You will make that money back very quickly with the holidays coming! Cheers from Nor Cal!
Thanks Robbie! Much appreciated! Cheers, PS I love Nor Cal
Just watched video for second time. Yeah, I know but had to!!! Short and to the point!!! Thank you!!
Glad you liked it, thanks!
Fantastic video! Seriously - bravo. Exactly what I needed to know just would be getting myself into. Love jt
Great instructional video, very much what I needed.
Thanks for this Kris. It was exactly what I needed.
Glad it was helpful!
I seriously didn't even know you could put a cutter like this on until I seen your last video awesome I'm seriously going to buy that planner so I can do this too!
Sweet! Use my links in the description if that works out for ya. Thank you
Great video.... im about to buy the 735 and the shelix cant wait!
Perfect tutorial. kudos to you
Love the no bullshit video. Thanks a ton
Well done. Thanks for your help.
Super helpful thank you
Perfect install thx to your vid!!!! Thx!!
Nice quick video
Just installed mine! This video was clutch. Only thing I messed up is making sure the drive belt was fully on the upper pulley…. Now I’m working on a half belt. This blade is a world of difference #worthit
Dude! You got one? I have a belt for you. I think I have two because im working off of 2/3rds of one as well lol
Awesome channel
Excellent!!
Nice, saw a quick clip of this in your cutting board vid.
Thanks for watching the vids unHandyman!
Thank you
Great video and videos you share with you tube. I cannot advocate enough the value of thermo dynamics for removal installation of sealed bearings. A slight amount of heat to bearing carrier surfaces, i.e. support case by heat gun and outer race drift , i.e. socket, pipe, etc might improve cutter shaft removal and install. Cold housing, hammered shaft may cause bearing inner race "micro-spaulding and affect bearing life. Just sharing personal experience here. Keep on.
I agree. A little heat could have gone a long way. Thanks for your input Mike.
Snap ring pliers are absolutely indispensable!!! I didn't even bother trying needle nose, I saw on a couple of videos that it was a nightmare. Cheap pair of snap ring pliers is $6 at Harbor Freight. I sprung for the $15 pair. Hardest part was getting the old head out. REALLY had to whale on it to get bearings to release from housing. So I thought getting new bearings in would be awful. It wasn't, they went right in! Shellix bearings must be a couple thousandths smaller.
Thanks for this. 1000% times better vs the shelix one.
Great vid.
Thank you!
Love your channel and this video. Like how you also bring a little of Alaska into the mix as well! You mention tear out from the blades, what do you do to fix the tear out? Sand and sand again?
Yes, or plane it the other direction and see if that works
YES. Also, thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
Kris...great video....following all your instructions....but how did you get that orange belt back on? any tricks you can pass on?
It is a pain. Just push and roll till it goes on. Make sure it makes it all the way on with both pulleys
Instead of using a mallet to tap the old head out, pull it through by putting spacers between the bearing block and the pully and then tightening the nut.
Good video, what is the difference between the OEM and the smaller size and does it effect the built in depth stops
The non oem definitely effects the stops and the depth gauge. Its 1/16 smaller I belive. Because its smaller the work piece is a further distance to the cutter when it contacts the rollers. It is easier to install only because you don't have to remove all the cutter knives to install. Hope that helps. Thanks
Just curious as to why the cutterhead locking mechanism isn't re-installed
I've watched a lot of these videos to unsure I didn't miss anything before and after I installed my helical head. I think you're the only one I've seen that mentions to re-coat the drive shaft with grease. Most people doing this upgrade probably know to do this, however, I'm not sure I did. Probably will dissemble and and check things over this weekend. Plus I am getting some not-so-good sounds after it runs for a few minutes. Kind of concerned with that.
Hy !
Great video !
Great job !
I'm from Romania and here and also in Europe we can't find Dewalt 735...because the tools like Dewalt or another planner work with another eletric power ...is not like in USA.
Can You help with an advice , because here in Europe we find only Dewalt 734...
Sorry to hear that. I really dont know the market there
Where were you when I was installing mine 4 years ago???
Is this still up to date for 2024? I have the same model 735DW planer?
you dont need to remove the cutters to install shelix cutter.just remove larg bearing and install the cutter from the inside . seat t6he small bearing and then install the larg bearing very easy
Awesome instructional video. I recently replaced my DW734 blades for the 3rd time I believe (maybe 4). Could have bought the Shelix w/ that $150 I spent (if they make one for the DW734). My next upgrade is going to be the DW735 to get the extra 1/2” in width then I’ll purchase the Shelix Cutter Head. My question is, I saw you installing the 48 cutter blades using your fingers. Aren’t they razor sharp? With the regular blades you use the tool magnet to avoid cutting yourself. Just wondering how you avoid getting nicked by those.
I think they make one for the 734 but I would say get the 735 first. Its night and day to the 734. Yes, defiantly super sharp. If you dont have callused hands use gloves. Cheers
@@KrisDeVo It seems the Shelix Cutter head for the 735 (which I just purchased) is around $470 is this correct? Am I researching right? For some reason I thought it was around $150. Anyways, should I get the thinner one or the OEM thickness one? Not sure which is better.
@@mass112594 They are now in the 500 range. OEM for sure.
@@KrisDeVo Eek. Worth money do you think?
Is it my imagination or is the snipe nearly eliminated with this cutter vs the 3+ inches of it with the straight cutter? This is also the style needed to plane endgrain, right?
Nope, still snipe. You can use it for end grain but with major caution
What's your take 1 year later after running all those cutting boards through it? does it still preform?
100%
Did you get another planer so you don't have to do the conversation each time? That's a lot of work for a tool change over. Both blades have a use.
I dont need to use the standard knife anymore. Helical is the way to go
What kind of grease did you use? Why did you not reinstall the head lock
Grease from inside the case. Im sure just about any grease will work. No head lock, the new shaft doesn't have a slot for it. That lock is for the 3 knife shaft
Ok, what the heck? I am 1:16 into the video and just learned you can pull the old blades out using the back side of the handle! 😂
Well 1000 dollar up grade for 460 that is a win in my book every day
Using the Shelix draws more power under the same load as blades as much as you're doing that's a significant amount more power expense.
100% worth it
4:24 why remove that snap ring?
What I didnt understand is why he changed the blades on the Shelix, why didnt he use the blade bits it came with?
You have to remove the cutters for the OEM size head to install it. Then re-install them after the head is in the planer
WOW! That's absolutely ridiculous, you have to take the planer apart and then rebuild it just to put the blades on. Is there anything you cant do? 😄😄
Yeah, its a pain, thank you!
Whilst watching and stil now, i feel capable of rebuilding my vacuumcleaner. I wil sleep a night on it since i am a, good, lefthanded woman. (if one is bad two is even more bad)
Help I'm stuck at 2:54 my pully won't come off
Get it off yet?
@@KrisDeVo nope. Does it just pull off or is there a trick to it that I don't know?
@@KrisDeVo I'm going to get a gear puller
@@lucky5th2 really shouldn't be that bad. Send me a pic.
contactkrisdevo@gmail.com
@@KrisDeVo thanks
And I stripped one of the screws on that spring loaded plate. FML
Try a sharp chisel on the outside to break it loose
@@KrisDeVo my wife picked up one of those drill bits that removes stripped screws. All good. Now to buy a replacement screw
Ugh it's so expensive....
i will stay with my straight knives any day
Waaaaaay...too expensive!
100% worth it
Too much work
Don’t buy the DeWalt. It’s overpriced to begin with. Add in the helical cutter head and you have an overpriced pos. I bought the Magnum, it’s a 4 post helical cutter head for way less. DeWalt has priced itself out of the market on this tool.
I couldn't disagree more
@@KrisDeVo: hi, Kris. I paid $700 CDN for the Magnum. The DeWalt is about $100-$150 more, plus you have to buy the helical head. I saw the aftermarket cutter heads going for $400 plus. So $700 VS $1200+. I can’t see the value in it considering they cut the same dimensions and have a 15 amp. motor. I’m a huge DeWalt guy. Over 90% of what I own is DeWalt. Not only is the price point off, so is the warranty. I’ve got a five years parts and labour on the Magnum. DeWalt offers a 1 year. But it begs the question, What did i miss here? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
With 10 mins of research online I could only find the Magnum planer for sale and people asking if its good. On the opposite end of that spectrum is the DeWalt 735 which is the most proven mobile planer made. We have run probably 100s of thousands of board feet through a old beat up DeWalt 734 over years and years. Im assuming you are not using this it to make a living. I buy cheap when I can and when it counts I buy right. No question will I spend money for a quality proven product I don't have to think about or worry. A warranty is only as good as the product. As Chris Farley said in Tommy Boy, I could take a dump in a box and put a warranty on it but that doesn't meant its a quality product. When it counts my motto is, buy it nice or buy it twice....
@@KrisDeVo : thank you for the info. I’ll let you know how the magnum performs
Very pretty, worth all the work!!
I just ruined my threaded pulley end on the cutterhead and the nut won't thread onto it.... Idk what to do, completely lost. It got deformed when I pounded the cutterhead in.
Try chasing the threads, then weld it and re thread, or take it to a machinist.