DeWalt 735 helix cutter options

[Marty Gulseth]

Howdy, All,
I recently picked up a used DeWalt 735 planer. Not gloat-worthy, but a decent deal, I think. I am considering, in the not too distant future, upgrading from the standard knives to a helical cutter head. I know about the Byrd, but I'm vaguely recollecting (perhaps incorrectly) that there is also a second option. Any one know of what that might be, or is my recall faulty? I'm inclined to just go with the Byrd but thought I'd ask first. Thanks!

[Joe Spear]

Infinity has carbide knives, ten times the life for three times the cost.

[Charles Lent]

Infinity also makes steel knives for the 735 that last longer than the original DeWalt knives. A Byrd head is expensive. Do you plane enough wood to justify the expense? The conventional knives in that sander do a very nice job for much less up front cost. You would need to use your 735 a lot to justify a Byrd head on knife replacement costs.

Charley

[Paul Incognito]

I got sick of how fast the DeWalt blades in my 735 dulled and got a Byrd head for it.
I ended up trading it for a Bridgewood 15" with straight knives. If I had it to do over again I'd skip the Byrd head step.
Just my opinion, YMMV.
Paul

[Alan Bienlein]

I think you might be thinking of the accu-head that's used in the steel city 13" portable planer that is also being offered for other makes.
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[Myk Rian]

I put a Byrd in my 735. Never looked back.
Figured and birds-eye comes out beautiful.