SIP 01344 planer thicknesser

[RogerP]

Similar machine to all the PT260 clones.

I bought a pair of 3mm resharpenable blades (01339) to replace the 1mm (01338) throwaway blades that are currently in the machine. Do I need a different blade lock-bar? Because of the extra thickness of the 3mm blades I can't seem to get the blades and bar into the cutter-block - or is it just me getting it wrong?

 

[RogerM]

I also have a SIP 01344 p/t and need to replace the blades. Did you ever resolve this issue? I'm wondering whether to get the 1mm 01338 disposables or the 3mm 01339 resharpenables. At £52 per pair plus £6 postage they seem very expensive for what they are. Are there any alternatives?

 

[woodstainwilly]

It is quite a tight fit but if you adjust the locking bolts just right
it will go in.
Willy.

 

[RogerP]

It is quite a tight fit but if you adjust the locking bolts just right
it will go in.
Willy.

That's what I found in the end.

They are cheaper at Toolite

 

[9fingers]

Ask Doug at Cutting Solutions for a price. I've always found his stuff good value and an excellent service too.
He has much more stock than the website would indicate or just PM him through this forum.
Bob

 

[chippy mark]

I bought these for my 01344 and fit they just fine although the listing is for the 01454.
HTH

 

[RogerM]

Thanks guys. Toolite have the resharpenable blades for £34.95 plus £5.95 p&p. I'll give cutting solutions a call on Monday and see what they have to offer. If their standard 260mm blades fit, then they are under £18 per pair.

chippy mark - which blades did you get? Not sure from your post what you bought or where you got them.

 

[chippy mark]

Sorry meant to link to these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... _499wt_922

 

[RogerM]

Thanks Mark. Another possibility. I may just give SIP a call just to see whether there are any differences between the 01454's and the 01338's. SIP have them listed separately and the 01454's are half the price for some reason.

 

[chippy mark]

if you email Jeremy Appleby at Appleby Woodturnings he will confirm that both machines take the same blades