Changing Woodchuck and Altec Drum Chipper Blades

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Couple things I forgot. It helps to remove the belt shield when doing this job. Also it’s a good time to inspect and clean your belts and thoroughly grease the bearings. Email me if you want pages from the Woodchuck manual sent to you. Matt@bauertree.com Or go to my website and email me from there https://www.bauertree.com 1st–Blades protrude out of the drum 4 grooves or serration. 2nd–Bedknife to Feed Plate clearance is 1/16″ or .0625″. 3rd–Blade to bedknife clearance is .013″ to .016″. Clean everything. Lube everything. Torque everything twice. Replace anything worn or cracked. Applies to chipper with serrated blades: Simonds P#25061 (16”) and 19120030 (12”) Woodchuck Drum Chipper: WC-12 WC-16 Altec Drum Chippers: WC-126 WC-166 FMC-Wayne Drum Chippers: Olathe Chippers: Does not apply to chippers with Non-serrated blades: Simonds P# 19160030 (16”) & 80887 (12”) Asplundh: Drum Chipper JEY series Altec: WC-412, WC-612, WC-616 Bandit: 1290 or 1690 Chipmore: 12” and 16” Simonds International 800-426-6226