[afx]

I bought a really old jointer that I wanted to restore that I'm now going to use in place of my delta (I really like it)

The only thing is it's 7" and I cant seem to find any 7" blades.. can I use 6" blades on the machine if they fit correctly? I rarely joint anything over 5" anyway.

 

[Fred Hargis]

Why not buy 8" blades and cut them back 1"? It may take a Dremel to do it, but then your locking bars will have a full width blade to clamp. Be sure to cut slowly so as to not overheat the knives...or you could just ask an outfit to make them, like Infinity Tools or such.

 

[rustbucket]

A lot of tool sharpening places buy blade stock in bulk and cut it to the needed size. Call around, and I'm sure you'll find one that can set you up.

 

[afx]

Really, I had no idea that was done.

Hmmph.. I think I'll just do that then! Thanks guys!

Will a dremel mess with the temper of the steel?

 

[rustbucket]

I think you'll have a hard time cutting HSS without ruining the temper.

 

[knotscott]

Harbor Freight used to sell a 7" jointer....maybe they have some blades for it.

 

[Steve Neul]

8" blades can easily be cut down to 7" however I think it would burn up a dremel tool. I normally use a cut-off wheel on an angle grinder or use a metal cutting corborundom blade on a grinder. It won't hurt the temper of the steel if you dip it in water from time to time to keep it from building up too much heat. A lot safer to so you don't burn your paws.