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08-22-2008, 01:56 AM
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Name: Alan Schaffter
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Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
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08-22-2008, 06:44 AM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
Thanks Alan, that certainly is food for thought. I found it interesting that the article also said Steel City is coming out with a granite table planer  I guess stone is the material of the future .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)") Kinda brings new meaning to the term "neanderthal woodworking" 
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08-22-2008, 09:47 AM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
I saw the blurb in pop woodworking and sent Tom Byrd and e-mail regarding the retro fit for the DeWalt 735 planer. Still waiting to hear back.
Dan C.
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08-22-2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
It'll be interesting to see how those do on the market. (That's a lotta cash for the Byrd upgrade head.)
If one upgraded the 735 then they would have 950 dollars invested in a 13 inch lunchbox planer??? 
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08-22-2008, 07:59 PM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
Originally Posted by cpowell
If one upgraded the 735 then they would have 950 dollars invested in a 13 inch lunchbox planer???
Chuck
But you could take it to lunch with you 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
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08-22-2008, 08:12 PM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
I just about spewed cold beverage onto the keyboard!!
Chuck
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08-23-2008, 12:55 AM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
Here's the reply I received from Byrd Tool;
"SHELXI" IS $439.00 W/TIPS -- ABOUT 2 - 3 WEEKS DELIVERY. THREE IS AN INTRODUCTORY DISCOUNT OF $100 OFF, HOWEVER, IF YOU ORDER BY 9/30/08.
SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS & I WILL MAIL YOU A CATALOG. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR TOOLING.
BECKY GRANT
BYRD TOOL CORP
8-22-08
1-800-441-2973
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08-23-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
I just saw this at the IWF show yesterday. They have a 735 setup with the Shelix and it cuts beautifully. MUCH, MUCH, MUCH quieter ... as you expect. I think this will sell like hotcakes if the installation isn't too bad.
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08-23-2008, 10:38 AM
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
I don't know Jeremy, the cost is more then I paid for my DeWalt planer. They do sound nice though.
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08-23-2008, 12:06 PM
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City: Wake Forest
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
That is a lot of change, but after using a shelix, I can say there is no comparison. Quieter and smoother than I would ever believe. It makes say a 735 a bit pricey, but if a 735 is what you plan on sticking with for a long time, it isn't a bad upgrade.
I guess I would compare the cost justification to getting a carbide tipped bandsaw blade.
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multi-spindle line borer - unlikely in 2008
pocket hole machine - unlikely in 2008
Festool sander and vacuum -told I don't need 2 not going to happen
Edge bander - unlikely this decade
oscillating edge sander - unlikely in 2008
floor model chisel or slot mortiser - unlikely in 2008
and a bigger shop - maybe in 2009
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08-23-2008, 02:56 PM
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Name: Jeremy
City: Charlotte
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Re: Shelix for lunchbox planers . . . .
Originally Posted by rsitzejr
I don't know Jeremy, the cost is more then I paid for my DeWalt planer. They do sound nice though.
It's not for everyone, but I agree with Travis in that if you plan to stick with the 735, and 13" is all you foresee needing, and you like to have conveniences like this ... I think the price is in the ballpark. Those Byrd heads are just pricey .... no doubts about that!
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