Comparison of Spiral Cutterheads by Byrd, Lux and Sheartak for 15" Planer
Sheartak, Byrd, and Lux helical cutterheads feature the same design. All of them install the round-edged carbide inserts at an angle to the feeding for shear-cut, which has been proven to be superior to straight edged cutterheads. However, there are certain details that distinguish these cutterheads from each other.
To assist you in making an informed decision, we have created a comparison form that compares the spiral cutterheads from these three popular brands for 15" planers. We hope this form will be helpful to you.
| Descriptions | Byrd | Lux | Sheartak |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Inserts | 75 | 68 | 80 |
| No. of Spirals | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Carbide Insert Size |
15x15x2.5mm Radius 4"/100mm Standard Size |
15x15x2.5mm Radius 6"/150mm Special Size |
15x15x2.5mm Radius 6"/150mm Standard Size |
| Locking Type | Taper Hole | Counter Bore | Taper Hole |
| Cutting Type | Helical Shear-Cut | Helical Shear-Cut | Helical Shear-Cut |
| Screws | Standard Torx Plus T25 Head 10#-32 | Flat Head, special | Standard Torx T25 Head 10#-32 |
| Oil Seal | optional | Included | Included |
| Bearing at Idle End | Optional | Included | Included (Japan NSK sealed) |
| Bearing at Drive End | Installed | Installed (Japan NSK sealed) | |
| Replacement Knives | 5 pieces free | Optional | 5 pieces free |
| Replacement Screws | 5 pieces free | ||
| Surface Treatment | Black Oxidized | Black Oxidized | Black Oxidized |
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