Planer blades

[MountainDon]

I quit browsing the tool department to a large degree a number of years ago. I had most of what I needed and saved money by not buying new stuff that I might not really need. So, from time to time I am surprised when I do look or find myself needing something.

Current case in point. I had a brain lapse and ran my Makita 1900B power hand planer over a board I was certain was free of all hardware. It was not, and a significant gouge was put into the pair of probably 12 + year old tungsten carbide blades. Too much to easily grind and hone away.  :'( The closest local supplier had only HSS blades and wanted $20 for the set. He had another brand of TC blades that would fit for $75!   Too much!!

Searching the internet I found my surprise! A conversion kit for my Makita 1900B that allows it to use the newer, smaller TC blades that fit in a holder. $17.00 with a set of skinny TC blades. Replacement double sided blade set at $8.78.

This may all be old hat to everyone else. But in case there is someone else living under a similar rock I thought I'd disperse the "news".

Found the blades at http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/D-17239/

[peter nap]

Thanks for the link Don!

Nicking planer blades is almost an art form with me.

[MountainDon]

Fast enough too. I ordered on the evening of the 23rd and they came in todays mail, priority post, their least expensive shipping at $4.55.

[Redoverfarm]

Don thanks for the link