7 Ways to Maximize the Lifespan of Your Cutterhead Spiral cutterheads are not cheap. So, it is important to keep them in good condition and maximize their lifespan to keep delivering high-performance and high-quality cuts. Here are 7 tips to...
Have you ever noticed carbide inserts with beveled/relieved corners and wondered why they exist? These specialized inserts serve a unique purpose, enhancing the quality of your woodworking projects. Sharp Corner Inserts Sharp corner carbide inserts are a significant improvement over...
Spiral cutterheads have transformed woodworking by offering superior cutterhead technology, improved durability, and enhanced precision cutting. Think you know all there is to know about these innovative tools? Test your knowledge with this fun and informative quiz! Answers are provided...
Dust extraction is crucial in woodworking for several reasons, including health, safety, and operational efficiency. Here’s why it’s essential: 1. Health Protection Respiratory Risks: Wood dust can cause serious respiratory issues, including asthma, bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Long-term exposure...
Snipe is definitely frustrating. Snipe occurs when the board gets pushed down at the beginning or end of the feed rollers, causing those areas to be planed thinner than the rest of the board. Here are a few things to...
The Craftsman 15" Benchtop Thickness Planer is a timeless machine. Given it's been a while since it was rolled into the market, we've decided to equip one in our shop with our spiral cutterhead. We have a video of the...
When it comes to Sheartak, our best seller has always been our cutterhead line for the DW735. We offer an OEM and non-OEM variant, so let's dive into their differences.The OEM variant comes with its 40 carbide inserts uninstalled. This...
The Whitworth thread, introduced by Joseph Whitworth in 1841, was the first national screw thread standard in the world. It featured a 55° thread angle, a depth of 0.640327p, and a radius of 0.137329p, where p represents the pitch.This thread...
A belt squeal is a high-pitched noise that typically occurs when a machine's drive belt is slipping on one or more pulleys. This can happen for several reasons:Worn-Out Belt: Over time, the belt can wear out, losing its grip and...
