gauge planer blades

[H L Bryant]

When I change blades in my Delta Planer Model #22-540, How do I gauge my blades so they will protrude the same distance?

[Mark]

Hello,

Your planer included a knife setting gauge. If you have misplaced the gauge the replacement is part #1343917. To set the knives you loosen all of the gib screws on the gib bars. Set the gauge over the blade and hold it tightly against the cutterhead. There are springs behind the blades that will push the blades securely against the gauge. Now you can tighten the gib screws as the gauge holds the blades at the proper height.

I hope this helps with your repair!

-Mark