Byrd Heads

Jointer and Planer Heads Perfect for Your Next Woodworking Project

The Byrd Shelix spiral helical cutterhead with four sided solid carbide inserts is the ultimate upgrade for any jointer or planer. Each Shelix cutterhead is machined to the exact dimensions as the factory original so no modifications are needed for a smooth and easy install. 

- True helical cut (slices the wood)
- Extremely quiet cut
- Greatly reduces tearout
- Replace only damaged or dull knives
- Chip clearance between knives
- Radius ground on knives
- Spiralled to break up chips for dust collection
- Shear to give clean cutting action
- Helix to assist the chip flow

Each Byrd head is made in Kentucky of US tool steel and the finest European carbide for the inserts.  The Byrd Shelix spiral cutterhead started the revolution and Byrd stayed true to their US manufacturing and in delivering a quality product. 

Delivery times vary by model, please contact us at sales@holbren.com for specifics.