Upgrade Your Toolex 24 inch Planer with a Spiral Cutterhead
Transform your Toolex 24 inch Planer into a high-performance woodworking tool with Sheartak’s precision-engineered Spiral Cutterhead, featuring 156 carbide inserts arranged on 5 spirals for superior cutting efficiency. Each unit includes 5 extra inserts and 5 spare screws, and is backed by a 1-year warranty on the cutterblock from the purchase date. Designed for smoother finishes, quieter operation, and easier maintenance, this upgrade is ideal for woodworkers looking to enhance both quality and efficiency.
Specification and What's Included:
- Spiral Cutterhead for Toolex 24 inch Planer: 5 spirals with 156 carbide inserts
- Material of Cutterblock: AISI 5140 high tensile strength alloy steel
- Carbide insert size: 15x15x2.5mm R150
- Material of carbide insert: Grade C3++.
- Additional 5 carbide inserts and 5 screws
- 1 T-handle torque wrench for easy insert changes (Torx head T-type)
Why Choose a Spiral Cutterhead for Your Toolex 24 inch Planer
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Cleaner Cuts with Less Tear-Out
- Traditional straight knives chop wood fibers, often causing tear-out—especially on figured or interlocked grain. Our spiral cutterhead shears wood fibers at an angle, dramatically reducing tear-out and delivering a silky-smooth surface—even on challenging hardwoods or figured grain.
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Long-Lasting Carbide Inserts
- Each cutterhead includes premium four-edge carbide inserts. When one edge dulls, simply rotate to a fresh one—no sharpening required. The result: less downtime and more consistent results.
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Quieter, Smoother Operation
- A straight knife cutterhead creates a loud chopping noise. Our helical spiral cutterhead operates with a continuous shearing action, significantly reducing noise and vibration in your shop.
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Improved Results on Difficult Woods
- Whether you're working with birdseye maple, oak, or other tear-out-prone species, our helical/spiral upgrade delivers superior finish quality—perfect for both professionals and hobbyists.
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Easy Maintenance
- Forget the hassle of aligning straight blades. Each carbide insert is precisely indexed for easy, repeatable installation. The cutterhead is dynamically balanced for smooth performance, and built to a tolerance of ±0.0004" (0.01mm).
Installation Made Easy
- Learn How to Install carbide inserts on Spiral Cutterhead fitting Toolex 24 inch Planer – Step-by-Step Replacement Instructions Below
Upgrade Your Toolex 24 inch Planer for Precision Woodworking
If you're ready to enhance your wood planer in Canada or anywhere else, Sheartak’s Spiral Cutterhead for the Toolex 24 inch Planer offers unmatched performance, durability, and quiet operation. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, this upgrade will significantly improve your woodworking workflow—delivering smoother finishes, easier maintenance, and less workshop noise.
Better finishes. Less noise. More time woodworking.
Upgrade your planer with Sheartak today.
Do I need to replace the original bearings?
If the bearings in your machine are in good condition, they can be reused by carefully removing them with a bearing or pulley puller. However, if the bearings are tightly pressed onto the shaft, removal may cause damage. To minimize this risk, we recommend replacing old bearings with our greased and sealed bearings, designed for long-lasting performance. For a smooth upgrade, we suggest adding the bearings to your shopping cart before completing your purchase.
We provide premium bearings from NSK, SKF, NTN, FAG, Timken. They are renowned for their high quality and performance, designed to provide durability and reliability in various applications
If you add the bearings to your order, we will preinstall them for you when premounting is possible, saving you the hassle of doing it yourself.
Do I need to to Add a Few Boxes of Carbide Inserts
We provide 5 carbide inserts and 5 screws as spare parts. However, many of our customers choose to purchase additional boxes, as the shipping costs for separate purchases can make it less economical.
Do I need a Torque Wrench?
To securely lock the carbide inserts, we recommend applying a torque of 48 to 52 Pound-Inches (or 5.42 to 5.88 Newton-Meters). (Note: 1 Newton-Meter is equal to 8.851 Pound-Inches, and 1 Pound-Inch is approximately 0.113 Newton-Meters.) It is crucial not to apply excessive torque, as this could cause the carbide inserts to crack or explode. On the other hand, using too little torque may result in the inserts not being properly secured, which could lead to cracks, shattering, or uneven height on the cutter block, causing ridges or lines on the board.
If one person is responsible for maintaining the machine, they can typically apply the same torque consistently without a torque wrench. However, when multiple people are involved in machine maintenance, ensuring uniform torque application can be challenging. For consistency and peace of mind, we recommend using a torque wrench.
What kind of steel the cutter block is made of?
The cutter block is constructed using GB/T 40Cr, a structural alloy steel of the same caliber as ASTM grade 5140, AISI 5140, SAE 5140, DIN 41Cr4, BS 41Cr4, JIS SCr440, and EN 41Cr4.The primary components of this steel are as follows: carbon (C) at a range of 0.37-0.44%, silicon (Si) between 0.17-0.37%, manganese (Mn) within 0.50-0.80%, and chromium (Cr) from 0.80-1.10%.
In terms of physical properties, this steel exhibits a tensile strength range of 115-234σb/MPa, a yield strength of 2σ 0.2 ≥/MPa, and an elongation capacity of 65 δ5≥ (%). It also has a HBS range of 123-321 and a HRC rating of 30.
This alloy steel is frequently utilized in low to moderately stressed components for machines, engines, and vehicles.
