Purchasing a high-quality knife will yield you much better results and last a lot longer.
The knives that are included in your stationary or portable power planes are good for getting started out of the box, but they won’t produce the best results and will ultimately fail the test of time. There are a few different types of knives you can find on the market for your power planer:
TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) or HM (Hard Metal)
The TCT blades are tipped with a tungsten carbide insert to increase the longevity of the blade. The blades will last the longest when compared to steel blades..
When it comes to high-precision woodworking operations—whether moulding, doors & windows, flooring, or panel processing—standard tools often fall short of the mark. That’s where custom cutters come into play. This article explores what custom cutters are, why a shop might invest in them, how the process works, and what to consider when specifying them.
1. What Are Custom Cutters?
Custom cutters are cutting tools—such as router bits, shaper knives, and profiler heads—that are designed and manufactured to a specific profile or application rather than being “off-the-she..
Whether you are upgrading from a router table or dusting off that big ‘ol behemoth in the corner, getting started with a shaper can seem like a daunting task. This guide will help you narrow down exactly what type of shaper cutter may be suitable for your needs.
Corrugated Knife Head
This is a head that accepts corrugated back HSS knives that can be custom ground into just about any profile. These are great for short runs where you need to match a particular profile. Since these are steel they can be honed at home but if you take a nick out of them or they get too dull you will need to h..
