I just purchased Lux Cut III spiral carbide cutters for my Jet 6″ jointer and DeWalt 735 thicknes planer. Does anyone have any experience with these? If so, I would appreciate your comments.
Thanks
Allen
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Hey there,
I'm also looking for the same product 'Lux Cut III spiral carbide cutters' and looking online anyone with some experience with it. Sadly, nothing I got yet. Did you used it? How was it?
If this is a helical head with individual carbide cutters, they will definitely be an upgrade.
Be aware they do seem to take a bit more power, so on a smaller machine it could become a factor that light cuts would suffice.
I have used the cutters for a few things now. They work well. It did take a bit to get the cutters aligned so that I did not get noticeable grooves, but having achieved that I get a really good cut and no tear out in Birdseye maple at 1/32 and less.
How did you align them? I’ve read that people need to use shims. Did you have that issue? If so, what did you use for a shim? I’m planning to buy the same cutter for my Delta JT360 and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Jason
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