I have searched the net and found lots of folks talking about upgrading their 6" Ridgid jointer with a Byrd Shellix cutterhead but can't find any that report the actual steps necessary for this upgrade and if it turned out successfuly. Grizzly now has the 6" Byrd for $250. It appears that it does not come with new bearings. Will the old bearings work with the Byrd?
What other modifications/problems will I run into replacing the Ridgid head with the Byrd head?