Sheartak Helical Cutterhead for Cantek 8" Jointer with 40 Carbide Inserts Upgrade your Cantek 8" Jointer with Sheartak helical cutter head for the following advantages: Enhanced Surface Finish: The spiral cutterhead features angled knives that deliver a shear-cut, resulting in a smoother surface with no tear-out. Its staggered cutting pattern ensures a superior finish, even on highly figured hardwoods, compared to a traditional straight cut. Reduced Noise: The staggered motion of the spiral cutterhead minimizes noise during operation. Extended Lifespan: Made from sintered tungsten carbide, the inserts feature four edges, offering over 10 times the lifespan of high-speed steel blades. Easy to Replace: The interchangeable knives are precision-ground to a tolerance of +/- 0.0004" (0.01mm). Changing the knives is quick and easy—simply loosen the screw, rotate the insert 90° to use a fresh edge, and tighten. This reduces downtime by 30%. Improved Dust Extraction: The spiral cutterhead generates shorter, thinner chips, improving dust extraction efficiency. Low Operating Cost: The smooth surface produced by the spiral cutterhead reduces or eliminates the need for sanding, and with no sharpening required, the cutterhead quickly pays for itself. Specifications Cutterblock Material: AISI 5140 high tensile strength alloy steel Insert Material: Grade C3++ Carbide Insert Size: 15x15x2.5mm R150 Number of Inserts: 40 Number of Rows: 5 Wrench Size: Torx head T type Kit Includes: 40 carbide inserts installed 5 extra carbide inserts 5 extra Torx screws 1 T-handle wrench