Hi,

I have a Hammer A3-31 Jointer Planer and am contemplating changing from the stock Tersa straight knife cutter head to a Shelix head. Primarily to reduce noise and tearout. I frequently work with highly figuerd Big Leaf Maple and lace redwood and get quite a bit of tear out with the straight cobalt knives.

Has anyone changed out their A3-31 to a shelix head. Results improved? How difficult was it to change out the head? I would purchase the head with the bearing installed. Is Byrd the best supplier to purchase the helical head from?

Thank you in advance for you input!

Glenn