Carbatec Combination Thicknesser/ Jointer Easy to disassemble?

[tomo_scotto]

Hi all!
Im about to buy a Carbatec Combination Thicknesser/ Jointer and I'm would like to know if it disassembles into many bits, and if so roughly how much does the main bit weigh? I plan on lowering the machine using a chain block attached to the balcony above... but I'm still working out the logistics...


Thanks,
Tom

[_fly_]

Its heavy, and doesn't come that much apart (to make a difference).
Mine rattled apart but I don't think that helps.

[richmond68]

Not sure what you're trying to do, but it sounds dangerous! Have you thought of heading to the nearest hire shop like Kennards and getting an engine crane for half a day?

[jhovel]

The easiest way to make the weight manageable is to take the tabl;es off - they are easily removable. Next more difficult would be the motor.
The rest would be eaily moved by two people.
A small chain block will have no trouble at all. I estimate the weight without tables and motor to be around 100kg or less.
Joe

[tomo_scotto]

Awesowe thanks for the response jhovel

[Jeff's Shed]

Hi, can anybody help with info regarding the change out of the cutter block on the carbatec 10in combo machine? I'm planning to install a helix cutter if I can find the instructions for getting the current head head out of th e machine - it looks a bit daunting.
Jeff

[PaintMan]

I have fitted my 15 inch Carbatec with some USA Byrd spiral cutters and found it a realatively easy job. The local workshop manuals have little data and I found a lot more useful information on the Grizzly.com USA website under " product manuals" which you can download. I am not sure if they have a similar 10 inch machine but they do have a GO655 12 inch manual that should help.
Cheers,
PaintMan

[Jeff's Shed]

Thanks PaintMan, I will give it a go and see where it leads, cheers