I have Byrd Shelix cutter heads on my 15" planer and 12" jointer. They are 11 and 9 years old. There are 4 sides on the cutters and I have yet to turn them. Therefore I figure I have at least 30 years left on these cutters. That will make me 104 so I'm not too worried about the cost. Lol. Even if I needed new cutters eventually, 75 cutters @ $3.31 = $250. How much would I have spent in 11 years on resharpening straight knives and then the time to re- install them? I have turned a few cutters after nicking them. 2 minute job.
The best thing I like about the Byrd Shelix is I never look at the grain pattern on a board because I don't have to worry about tear out.
Be careful what you purchase. Not all "Shelix Heads" are the same as the Byrd brand. Usually Byrd has more cutters, which obviously does a better job.
The best thing I like about the Byrd Shelix is I never look at the grain pattern on a board because I don't have to worry about tear out.
Be careful what you purchase. Not all "Shelix Heads" are the same as the Byrd brand. Usually Byrd has more cutters, which obviously does a better job.