Lyn #20 - The Lescaster

[OliSam]

I want to get one of those Safe T planer gizmos for taking material off the back of my scarf jointed headstocks.
Are they fiddly to use McCreed?

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[McCreed]

I want to get one of those Safe T planer gizmos for taking material off the back of my scarf jointed headstocks.
Are they fiddly to use McCreed?

Not fiddly at all IMO. Not sure if you're talking about the same thing, but Dan Erlewine has a video where he uses one to do a vintage G-style tapered headstock.

[McCreed]

Does the one you got come with spare blades?

No, no spares. And honestly I haven't run it enough to the point where the cutters need sharpening or replacing.
Also, each cutter has two cutting edges, so it can be rotated when one side goes dull.

Now... I vaguely recall contacting McJing Tools about replacement cutters (which they don't stock). However, if memory serves me right (could be a big if) they said the Stew-Mac cutters will fit their model. I also think I got some info about this on the ANZ Luthiers Forum (ANZLF).
I'll have to re-research that to be safe...

Would it be appropriate as a jointing tool as well, if you had a dead square drill press platform?

Possibly, but I never thought about it or how it would need to be set up. I reckon a jig can be made for dang near anything if one is so inclined.
My plan is to make a joiner by inverting my router and making a jig for that.

Lastly...

Sorry for highjacking your thread Robin.

Yeah, sorry Robin.
I feel extra bad because we're discussing power tools in a thread that's all about a guitar being built using all hand tools! D'oh!!!

[Bakersdozen]

Maybe @McCreed you could start a Safe-T planer thread and we could babble and drool over there

[McCreed]

Maybe @McCreed you could start a Safe-T planer thread and we could babble and drool over there

Hah! I'm not sure I have any expertise on the topic, and AFAIK, I'm the only member that has one so far!

[Bakersdozen]

Hah! I'm not sure I have any expertise on the topic, and AFAIK, I'm the only member that has one so far!

So far..you have piqued interest from myself and @FrankenWashie ..

TBH I've been eyeing one off for a while now, just need to justify all the things I can utilise it for. And the McJing option is much cheaper than buying thru StuMac

[FrankenWashie]

Not fiddly at all IMO. Not sure if you're talking about the same thing, but Dan Erlewine has a video where he uses one to do a vintage G-style tapered headstock.

The rotary disc thingy with the three cutters that you buy from StewMac yeah?

[Bakersdozen]

The rotary disc thingy with the three cutters that you buy from StewMac yeah?

https://mcjing.com.au/safety-planer.html

[McCreed]

The rotary disc thingy with the three cutters that you buy from StewMac yeah?

As BD posted, yes, but not from Stew-Mac. The SM one is about $81AU plus $24-$75AU shipping depending on type of postage.

McJing model is $60 + 15 Express post (only post option). Mine arrived in at my door in QLD in under 24 hours from time I ordered!

[FrankenWashie]

As BD posted, yes, but not from Stew-Mac. The SM one is about $81AU plus $24-$75AU shipping depending on type of postage.

McJing model is $60 + 15 Express post (only post option). Mine arrived in at my door in QLD in under 24 hours from time I ordered!

Oh dear. McJing are 15 minutes drive from my office......😳🤔