Helical Spiral Cutter Head: DeWalt DW733 / DW734
size:
12-1/2" helical cutter head
Regular price
$519.00 AUD
Regular price
Sale price
$519.00 AUD
Unit price
per
Helical Spiral Cutter Head: DeWalt DW733 / DW734
size:
12-1/2" helical cutter head
Regular price
$519.00 AUD
Regular price
Sale price
$519.00 AUD
Unit price
per
Cutter Head Comparison
Feature
Straight Blade
Standard Spiral
Helical Spiral
Cut Quality
Standard
For basic woodworking projects, struggles on hard woods. Results in tear-outs and snipes.
Good
Delivers cleaner cuts than straight blades but tear-outs & snipes remain due to blade angle.
Exceptional
Virtually no tear-out or snipes. Perfect for fine woodworking, handles the toughest woods.
Surface Finish
Basic surface finish. Requires extra sanding and finishing for professional results.
Good surface finish but still needs extra sanding due to perpendicular blade to wood contact.
Premium surface finish requiring minimal to no sanding. Ready for staining or finishing immediately.
Noise Level
High
85-95 dB operation. Requires hearing protection and can disturb neighbors during use.
Medium
75-85 dB operation. More comfortable but for extended use requires hearing protection.
Low
65-75 dB operation. Significantly quieter operation ideal for residential workshops and professional health safety workplaces.
Tear-out Reduction
Limited
Prone to tear-out, especially on cross-grain cuts and figured woods. Requires careful feed rates.
Good
Reduced tear-out compared to straight blades. Struggles on difficult grain patterns and woods.
Excellent
Virtually eliminates tear-out on all wood types. Helical design provides shearing cut action due to precise blade to wood contact angles.
Blade Life
Standard
Short lifespan and requires complete blade replacement when dull or after a single nick from a hidden nail or screw.
Extended
Extended lifespan due to multiple edges but weaker blade material and harsher contact angle shortens its lifespan.
Maximum
Extreme lifespan. Angle of blade contact reduces collision and stronger carbide individual carbide inserts can be rotated or replaced as needed.
Maintenance
High
Frequent sharpening required. Complete blade removal and replacement becomes a common hassle.
Medium
Easier replacement as individual blades can be changes as needed.
Low
Individual carbide inserts can be rotated in seconds. Easily switch cutting edge or replace individuals blades as needed.
Cost Efficiency
Basic
Long-term higher costs and effort outweighs any initial saving.
Poor
Extra investment doesn't provide enough benefit to merit cost.
Superior
Best ROI by far. Higher upfront cost but lowest cost over time.



