Triton thicknesser head removal?

[Woodwork Journey Dean]

Hi

Has anyone removed the full cutting head from a Triton TPT125?

Based on this diagram…

Removing 86 - 91 looks like it may allow you to pull the head out of the side of the machine.

Anyone done it?

 

[TRITON]

I've not but suspect many of this type of 'cheaper' thicknesser is it is more a disposable tool, and if it breaks, its usually cheaper just to buy a replacement, as it was never really intended o be dismantled.

 

[Orraloon]

Not a Triton but I have pulled the head from a dewalt to install a spiral head and found one bearing was slightly larger than the other so you can take it out through the bigger end. Another tip taking anything apart is take photos as you take it apart so you can see how those bits go back together.
Regards
John

 

[Woodman22nd]

Hi

Has anyone removed the full cutting head from a Triton TPT125?

Based on this diagram…
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Removing 86 - 91 looks like it may allow you to pull the head out of the side of the machine.

Anyone done it?

We did similar planers. To remove the head assembly, first take out the blades and cover, then you can remove the 86 - 91 components. Sheartak offers a helical cutterhead upgrade for the Triton TPT125. https://sheartak.ca/products/spiral-cutterhead-triton-125inch-thicknesser-planer-tpt125.

 

[Woodwork Journey Dean]

If anyone else needs to know, I made a video about how I did it



There’s also a review of the helical head I put in there on the channel