Where to Find Jointer Lock Bars

[Curt Harms]

I'm disappointed in this crowd. Michael has the perfect excuse to replace that obsolete cutterhead (sorry dear, I tried but I can't get a new one, it's discontinued) with a Byrd head.
Barring that, it seems like fill, drill and retap or helicoil would be options.

[Michael W. Clark]

I went to OWWM and did a search of the forum for the knife lock bars. I found one where someone had a similar problem with the same jointer I have. They purchased bars for a newer Delta model and they worked. I also purchased the newer bars. I got three bars and the screws in case they were different so I wouldn't be out of balance. The new bars are slightly different with a scooped edge. Assuming its a chip breaker. Ill install them and provide an update. A more expensive fix but I got a good price on the jointer.