SIP Planer Thicknesser Sprocket

[Dave Atkinson]

Hi

I have a SIP Planer Thickness 01344 but the chain sprocket is knackered and so I can't wind up the bed and consequently it won't work any longer.  The part number is 154 SIP 62513 CHAIN SPROCKET (FOR 01344 PLANER THICKNESSER).  I've emailed SIP and it's now discontinued so I can't get a new one from them.

Simply bearings do sprockets and I'm thinking of stripping it down and seeing if they can supply a replacement, but that looks a right royal pain in the you know what!  There must also be a problem somewhere causing the sprocket to wear in the  first place but quite what it would be I have no idea.  I don't use it much (and not at all now!!) and it's 12 years old.

I'm thinking of selling for spares unless anyone has a bright idea.  It would be good to get the space back as well.  Google isn't much use either!

Any thoughts, any offers to purchase for bits?

Cheers Dave

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Here is an off the wall idea Dave. Remove the cutter block and replace with a wooden one that can take abrasives and remove the sprocket gear and replace with a hinged plate and you will have yourself a drum sander. Then you can start doing segmented turning.! 

[Dave Atkinson]

Thanks John!  I don't think life is long enough for me to ever do segmented turning! 

[Redtails3]

Hi
First off do you want to save this machine?
If yes then count the no of teeth, also can you're get a good guess
Diameter for the sprocket ?
Next question is there a flange on this sprocket?

[Dave Atkinson]

Hi

I think I know the number of teeth and when i get a moment (in the next 3 months) I'll strip it down.  I may be able to get one from Simply bearings and I also have an offer from a pal of a pal to make me a replacement.

It's a job I will get round to over the next few weeks.

Thanks for replying.

Cheers Dave

[Redtails3]

Hi
From your first question I would suggest material failure , far eastern manufacture the material could be anything ,your guess is has good as mine.
If you can get a mate of a mate to make you one I suggest en24t that will outlast the planer.
Good luck with it.

[Dave Atkinson]

Thanks I'll keep you posted.

[fuzzyturns]

Dave, no matter where you live in the UK, there will be a model engineering club nearby (you know, the guys who spend 5 years building a miniature ride-on steam train and then run it round their gardens). These folks pretty much all have the ability to make sprockets of any size, and I am sure you'll find a willing volunteer there for a few beers.

[Dave Atkinson]

Good idea.

Cheers dave

[Sheldon]

These sprockets are indeed still available as I have just bought some. I had the same problem as you. If interested then reply
Regards
Sheldon

[Dave Atkinson]

Hi Thanks for the feedback Sheldon.  In the end I decided it was too much hassle so scrapped it and made room for a big bench and now I use an old fashioned plane when I need to.

Thanks for replying

Dave

[burywoodturners]

Dave I have one of these planers, and I had a load of problems with the chain. I eventually took the jockey wheel off and took a link out of the chain and it works well now.
Consequently I have the jockey wheel sitting in the top of the tool box.
You could try what I did or I wll post a picture of it tomorrow.
PM me if it will help, a postal address will help there

Ron

[Dave Atkinson]

Dave I have one of these planers, and I had a load of problems with the chain. I eventually took the jockey wheel off and took a link out of the chain and it works well now.
Consequently I have the jockey wheel sitting in the top of the tool box.
You could try what I did or I wll post a picture of it tomorrow.
PM me if it will help, a postal address will help there

Ron

Hi ron

THank you for your kind offer but I don;t have the machine any more.  I scrapped it and used teh space for something more useful - a large and very solid workbench.

Cheers Dave

[Deano]

Hi Sheldon I am looking for the sprockets too . Can you please give me any info.
Thanks and best regards.
Deano