SHELIX (Helical/Spiral) cutter heads

  • April 02, 2015 10:43 PM
    Message # 3280640
    Deleted user

    Thinking about getting a SHELIX cutter head for 12" jointer at Lexington Arts & crafts

    society shop.

    Have heard some complaints about small longitudinal ridges left by these cutters.

    Any one have experience /comments / recommendations concerning these heads?

    Thanks.


    Jules Siegel



  • April 04, 2015 11:38 AM
    Reply # 3281861 on 3280640
    Deleted user

    Jules,

    I have this type of cutter on my 20" planer. It works great, although there are still some regular MoirĂ© effects visible. Still, it does a great job on almost any grain wood. I would recommend it. 

  • April 12, 2015 8:48 PM
    Reply # 3295697 on 3280640
    Deleted user

    I have one on my 8" jointer, amazingly clean on just about anything I throw at it.  I am tempted to put one on my 20" planer but the cost is steep and I think I will continue to improve my cabinet scrapers...

    Dominic

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