I picked up a a Delta 22-101 13" planer a couple months ago. I sent the knives out for sharpening after I got it home. I picked up a knife setting jig at Woodcraft today and set out to install the knives this evening. They are within .010 of one another measured like so:
I ran several different species through it..
It seems to be working quite well. Other than the shop fabricated rolling base, it appears to be as it came from the factory. I have no indication of a problem with the gear box. It feeds and works well. I'm planning to just use it for a while now that the knives are sharp.
A couple of questions:
1. Is .010" acceptable variation in blade height?
2. Has anyone put a Byrd head in one of these? I have the Byrd head in my 6" delta jointer and I love it.
3. Any suggestions on a dust hood? Or a good starting point for a dust hood?