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   flairwoodworks | Jan 15, 2010 08:25pm | #1

   I don't know about oils, but
   I don't know about oils, but I've cleaned the rollers on mine a couple times. I use alcohol and a cloth, and sometimes a piece of wood to scrape off the crap that can build up. As a side note, I bit the bullet and ordered a set of carbide blades from Infinity for $250 + $30 shippping to BC.

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   jointerman | Jan 15, 2010 08:29pm | #2

   I just installed the Infinity carbide blades onto my jointer. I'll keep with the HSS for the planer. It's easy to deal with knicks on blades of a jointer, but I don't know if it's possible with the 735... I haven't looked at the manual yet!

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   flairwoodworks | Jan 15, 2010 08:37pm | #3

   The DW735 stock blades have slots that allow minor lateral movement if you nick your blades. I don't worry about nicks anyways, as I only use my thickness planer to get me down to the thickness I need, not for a smooth surface. Of course, it's always nice to get a smooth surface from the planer. Do the Infinity blades live up to their expectations? They claim 10x the life of HSS.

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   jointerman | Jan 15, 2010 09:12pm | #5

   Well... so far the Infinity jointer blades have planed exactly 1/8 of an inch off of 5-inch wide board in testing. So I have no clue about longevity yet. Though they did leave a smooth finish.

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   forestgirl | Jan 15, 2010 08:47pm | #4

   Cleaning the rollers (household cleaner, no ammonia) and improving your dust collection should do the trick, I'd think. Lubricate the surface of the rollers? Methinks not!

   What are you using for dust collection??

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   jointerman | Jan 15, 2010 09:14pm | #6

   Dust collection is with a 2HP cyclone. 4 inch x 8-foot flex hose. It's just that the little chips stick to the rollers. Mainly on the in-feed side.

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   fussy | Jan 16, 2010 03:37am | #7

   Jointerman,

   Peroidacly you should clean the rubber rollers with mineral spirits and a soft cotton colth. Be SURE that it isn't run- ning during the process. Wax the table with Johnson's paste floor wax, and move one blade just a skosh to eliminate problems with nicked blades.

   The best way to assure longevity of your blades is to make sure it's clean. I use a wire brush to loosen the crap and blow it off. if you suspect nails or mini-balls, use a metal detector. The 735 is rock-solid amd a great tool. Just treat it as one and it'll work for you forever.

   Hope this helps

   Steve