Discover how to reduce planer snipe and achieve smoother, more consistent boards with expert tips and a powerful spiral cutterhead upgrade. Learn what causes planer snipe, practical prevention methods, and why upgrading to a Sheartak spiral cutterhead is one of the best investments for any woodworker looking to improve finish quality and tool performance.
Learn how to prevent kickback in planers and jointers with expert safety tips—and discover how upgrading to a spiral cutterhead can boost both safety and performance in your woodworking shop.
Discover why spiral cutterheads are the ultimate upgrade for your jointer or planer. Learn how they reduce noise, improve cut quality, minimize maintenance, and enhance dust collection—making your woodworking more efficient and enjoyable.
Upgrade your shop today and experience the Sheartak difference!
Learn the signs of dull cutterhead inserts and follow our step-by-step guide to replace or rotate carbide inserts for clean, smooth woodworking cuts.
At Sheartak, we love hearing from customers who push their tools to the limit—and get even more out of them. Today, we’re excited to share Jack’s story and his impressive transformation of a heavy-duty legacy machine: the Gem Magic 16"...
From our last blog, “Common Architecture Among Smaller Planers,” we discussed the similar and key features across 12”-13” planers. However, you may have noticed that one special planer with a unique model number doesn’t necessarily follow all the usual features...
How To Enlarge an M6 × 1.0 Threaded Hole to an M8 × 1.25? You may follow the following steps: 🔧 1. Check if there's enough materialMake sure the part has enough wall thickness to handle an M8 thread. M6...
The most common 12”-13” planer models you may have encountered are benchtop planers. These compact yet powerful machines are designed to reduce board thickness while fitting conveniently on a workbench. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional woodworker, understanding...
Have you ever seen or heard of a V-Spiral cutterhead? Unlike spiral or helical cutterheads, the V-Spiral cutterhead features V-shaped rows instead of continuous spiral rows. In other words, rather than wrapping around the drum of the cutterhead in a...
