The video I wish I watched before installing a SHELIX
This is my second time upgrading a DeWalt DW735 thickness planer with a SHELIX cutterhead, so instead of wondering how to do it, I was more interested in how I could do it better than the last time. There's always room for improvement and usually more than one way to get the job done right, but I think this video is going to make the whole process go a little smoother for anyone doing this upgrade. It might even be fun to watch. Check the comments for updated information because I ran out of room in the video description. As long as you're upgrading your planer, upgrade the crank handle: https://thesnekkershow.etsy.com/listi... You can also find me on: Instagram: / thesnekkershow Etsy: https://thesnekkershow.etsy.com (woodworking stuff) Etsy: https://generalvarietyvault.etsy.com (non-woodworking stuff) Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesnekkershow Printables: https://www.printables.com/@SnekkerSh... And even here: / @relaxing-naptime-music If you enjoyed the video and would like to see more high-quality production work, a few ways to keep the channel going include, ► Watch other videos on my channel. My next video project is often influenced by how many views, likes, dislikes, comments, and subscribers a video gets. ► Share the link with other people who might enjoy it. ► Check out the Amazon affiliate links in the description in case there's something you need. ► Use the YouTube "Super Thanks" button under the video. ► Check out my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesnekke... ► Buy something from my Etsy shops: https://thesnekkershow.etsy.com (woodworking stuff) and https://generalvarietyvault.etsy.com (non-woodworking stuff) ► Send me a tip at https://ko-fi.com/thesnekkershow In case you're wondering why I'm asking for additional support, here's what went into making this video: ► The cost of the SHELIX head so I could do an installation video. ► Two months without the use of my planer, workbench, or most of my workshop. ► More than 115 GB of raw 4k and 8k video to make the 30 GB final product, not including at least 200 GB of takes that didn't get used. ► More than 40 hours of editing time. ► Video, photo, and audio editing software subscriptions. ► My desktop computer is getting old, and it took three hours to export the video with the processor running up to 100% and the fan going full speed. I had to export multiple times after reviewing the output and making adjustments. ► Two bags of Juan Valdez coffee beans. But seriously, if you're a coffee fan, check out https://www.juanvaldezcafestore.com/ (not sponsored, not affiliate, just good coffee). Stuff to get the job done: ▻ SHELIX: https://www.byrdtool.com/buy-online (not sponsored) ▻ Snap-ring pliers: https://amzn.to/3MADBEX ▻ Bearing puller kit: https://amzn.to/3Qb67jh ▻ 6mm socket: https://amzn.to/3xzhCd7 ▻ 23mm socket (3/8" drive): https://amzn.to/3tpjEKg ▻ 23mm socket (1/2" drive): https://amzn.to/3N2UmZF ▻ 1/2" to 3/8" socket adapter: https://amzn.to/3mW33dk ▻ Hex key set: https://amzn.to/39fW0ZW ▻ Torx Plus set: https://amzn.to/3tnZ8cU ▻ Simple green: https://amzn.to/3QeYbOe ▻ DW735X Planer (with tables and extra knives): https://amzn.to/2N9xSgl ▻ DW735 Planer (without extension tables): https://amzn.to/3rKT5vL ▻ Rockler 4” x 4' stretch hose: https://amzn.to/38VGuQ5 ▻ Rockler threaded disconnect fitting: https://amzn.to/3nW9mvu ▻ 4” black corrugated snap coupler: https://amzn.to/3bR03uM ▻ 4” hand-keyed hose clamps: https://amzn.to/38Vf6Bv Chapters 00:00 Tips before you begin 04:27 Cover removal 06:27 OEM cutterhead disassembly 10:24 Right-side disassembly 16:01 Left-side disassembly 21:41 OEM head removal 26:42 Prepare to install the SHELIX 31:59 Install the SHELIX 37:34 Left-side reassembly 39:32 Right-side reassembly 43:36 Function checks 46:14 Reinstall the inserts 50:50 Test cut and troubleshooting 57:14 Gratuitous planing Video production details: ▻ Video was recorded with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone, mostly in 4k 60fps, but some was in 8k 24fps so I could record details from farther away. For the few parts where I filmed both sides simultaneously, I use a GoPro Hero 4 as the secondary camera. ▻ Audio was recorded using a Rode Wireless Go and a Rode lavalier microphone. ▻ I used Cyberlink Director Suite 365 for video, audio, and photo editing, and that's also where I get most of the sound clips and music tracks. ▻ My editing computer is a Dell XPS 8930 with a 6-core i7 8700 processor, 32 Gb or RAM, and a GeoForce GTX 1070 video card, which is surprisingly underpowered for this type of work. Congratulations on reading all the way to the bottom. Fun fact: One of my other SHELIX-related videos resulted in Byrd Tool Experts (a distributor of Byrd Tool Corp products) contacting me for an interview, which you can see here: • Byrd Tool Experts Interview with The Snekk...

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