On Friday, January 29, 2021 at 9:30:05 AM UTC-6, Leon wrote:

I was not terribly unhappy with the 3 knives,on my planer, but a real
PIA to take out and replace when they dull, the primary reason for going
with helical. Secondary reason is the better cut, I hope. Still have
not had time to clean/adjust/try out the new machine.

I pulled the trigger on a new helical head today. I hope to be as satisfied with it as I am for the Joiner upgrade.

Bob