Spiral Cutterhead for Makita DKP180Z 3-1/4" Electric Hand Planer

The Forgecraft 3-1/4" Helical Spiral Cutterhead is a direct-fit upgrade for the Makita DKP180Z 82mm cordless electric hand planer. It replaces the stock straight-blade cutterhead with a 4-row helical spiral configuration using 12 indexable carbide insert blades, delivering improved surface finish, reduced noise, and significantly extended blade life for handheld planing applications. Key specifications: Cutting width: 3-1/4 inches / 82mm Helical spiral rows: 4 Carbide insert count: 12 Insert size: 14x14x2mm Bearings: Pre-installed FAG precision bearings Machining: CNC precision to OEM tolerances Net weight: 890g Compatible model: Makita DKP180Z 3-1/4" (82mm) electric hand planer. Drop-in installation, no modification required. Each carbide insert provides 4 usable cutting edges—rotate on wear rather than replace. The indexed seating ensures consistent cutting height on every rotation. Effective on figured hardwoods, burls, and dense Australian timber species where standard blades produce tear-out. Available configurations: cutterhead only, cutterhead with 10 extra blades, or cutterhead with 30 extra blades. In the box: 1x helical spiral cutterhead, 12 carbide blades, 12 screws, 1 wrench. Performance versus straight-blade cutterheads: approximately 50% noise reduction, finer chip output for improved dust extraction, reduced sanding requirement, and up to 40x extended insert service life. Backed by a 100-day returns policy. Sold by Forgecraft (Australia).