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Mike Mastin
05-16-2003, 5:54 PM
We have installed our new Byrd Tool Shelix true helical head in our planer and is it ever sweet :-) Quiet...how about being able to talk over the planer while running lumber thru it! Finish quality far better than I ever imagined to boot. This head not only has the staggered individual indexable inserts, but the cutters are actually angled for a true shear cut. The only one that I have ever seen available.

I know that most of you would never consider doing this, but our figured hardwoods make this a must. I can not say enough good things about Byrd Tool and the quality of their Shelix heads.

No association, just extremely happy customer.

Charles McKinley
05-16-2003, 8:07 PM
What size planer, brand, cost?

No gloat in the subject line?

Sounds very cool.

Phil Phelps
05-16-2003, 9:25 PM
...now Papa's got a brand new bag :p Hope you have to buy another one to keep up with the orders :)

Mike Mastin
05-16-2003, 9:52 PM
If anyone is interested in seeing what the Shelix technology looks like here is the web address http://www.byrdtool.com

Super folks and incredible product!