scheppach 260

[selly]

Hi,

how do I change the blades on this planer and can i reverse the existing ones?

Let somebody use the p/t for some pine and they've nicked the blades (as in with a bit of metal not as in stolen :evil: ). I've unthreaded the allen keys but there is a rubber clamp holding the blade on. I can't work out how to get it moved - did i have a special wrench when i bought my planer, i don't remember one and can't find anything around to do it.

Many thanks. If I need new blades, what do I get?

 

[OPJ]

I'm not too familiar with this machine but, if the blades are still sharp enough for you, you could try offsetting one of the blades slightly (towards one side of the machine more-so than the other two) so that any nicks in the blade are cancelled out. :wink:

 

[salvage]

Hi,

how do I change the blades on this planer and can i reverse the existing ones?

Let somebody use the p/t for some pine and they've nicked the blades (as in with a bit of metal not as in stolen :evil: ). I've unthreaded the allen keys but there is a rubber clamp holding the blade on. I can't work out how to get it moved - did i have a special wrench when i bought my planer, i don't remember one and can't find anything around to do it.

Many thanks. If I need new blades, what do I get?

Not sure of this model and I can't find a manual online at the mo but -

Most P/T of this size use a similar system - the blades are clamped to the cutter block with a series of bolts threaded through the wedge shaped backing plate (of the blades) the grub screws(allen head) are the adjustment for blade height .

If this is the same, you should be looking into the slot behind the blades
and a series of bolt heads should be visible - back these off and the blades should lift out .You will need to replace the grub screws (probably best if you do this first) and when you replace the blades reset the height.

 

[OPJ]

Don't forget to give everything in the cutter block - including the springs, if you're machine has them - a good cleaning to remove any sap and gunk that may've begun to build up in there.

 

[Streepips]

First rule with sharp metal objects that spin rapidly: Do Not Mess, unless you know what you are doing!
This operation on this particular machine is simple, but you MUST know what you are doing to even attempt it.
Get youself a manual , study it, then carefully follow the instructions step by step.
Take it all apart and do it again.
and then again.
Before you spin it up, set the cutter guard fully across tha cutter block and lowered to the bed,
Fire it up for 1/2 a second. let it stop, then again for 2 seconds. If all seems ok fire it up and hope you have got it right. If not you will soon know.


RTFM!

 

[gidon]

Hi
I have this machine. Can you not stagger the blades - offset them slightly? May help if they aren't too badly nicked.
You can get new blades here:
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/s ... CH62004134
(There is somewhere you can get them cheaper but can't remember where )
Or just send them off to be re-ground / sharpened.
I scanned in some setup notes NMA (UK Scheppach importers) sent me which may be of some use. And was asked by someone else to scan in the operating manual but haven't got around to it yet .
http://www.tregarras.com/misc/Scheppach ... 0notes.PDF
In answer to your specific question - it's a while since I've changed the blades but think it's just those allen key bolts holding it in - I'll check in my manual if you like ...
Cheers
Gidon

 

[Streepips]

It is NOT the Allan "keys" that hold the blades, it is the square headed bolts that lock the knives, via the wedge block..The Allan studs are the adjustment mechanism...........These are not grub screws to "replace" as mentioned in an earlier post, these are a machine tool quality part of the machine. and there are no springs anywhere in this set up.
These machines are excellent within their limits and relative to their given capacity and operating parameters are superior to most if not all in the class. As an example check out the power output of the latest Fox offer from Rutlands against the HMS260.
I despair when I see such vague advice as given here on this thread about an item such as changing planer knives that could easily lead to blinding maiming or even killing someone.............
And as for all the advice seen here so far, with little exception it has to be said:
If you don`t know, don`t offer random guesses as to how a machine should be set up or its cutters fixed. Read the ******* manual ! If you can`t be bothered to read the manual then get another hobby that is less potentially dangerous.

 

[gidon]

Streepips - you're right they are square-headed bolts.
I'm guessing Selly doesn't have a manual - that's why he's coming here for help. I've offered scanned notes on machine adjustment which I've found very helpful and I've offered to check and / or scan in my manual.
Cheers
Gidon

 

[selly]

Well I don't konw that I have a manual then. Bought if from yandles with just a set up guide book very little info. about changing blades or using it etc.

Was I meant to get a special wrench for the square head bolts for the blade clamp? Does it come with the machine?

 

[salvage]

And as for all the advice seen here so far, with little exception it has to be said:
If you don`t know, don`t offer random guesses as to how a machine should be set up or its cutters fixed. Read the ********* manual ! If you can`t be bothered to read the manual then get another hobby that is less potentially dangerous.

Although I share your concern about operator safety, may I ask what you
do when confronted with a situation where no manual exists ?

 

[gidon]

I would get onto Yandles / NMA if you didn't get a manual. Mine came with a spanner for the square head bolts. In the mean time I've scanned in my manual because someone else with a second hand machine asked for it:
http://www.tregarras.com/misc/scheppach ... manual.pdf
Together with the setup notes posted above you should have all the information you need. But if you're unsure of anything telephone NMA - they are very helpful.
Cheers
Gidon

 

[salvage]

I've scanned in my manual because someone else with a second hand machine asked for it:
http://www.tregarras.com/misc/scheppach ... manual.pdf
Together with the setup notes posted above you should have all the information you need. But if you're unsure of anything telephone NMA - they are very helpful.
Cheers
Gidon

Nice work gidon - it's good to have the manual when available



For clarity I will correct myself - the adjusters are ALLEN HEAD MACHINE SCREWS - NOT as I stated GRUB machine screws as are common on other models of this size.

Salvage

 

[OPJ]

Wear some gloves when you're changing blades as well - the last thing you want to do is slip while you're tightening or un-tightening a spanner (DAMWIKT)! :wink: