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From contributor C: It sounds like you have some type of multi-profile type knives. If that is the case, you can purchase a Multi-Profile head that is more than likely available from many tooling distributors. There are different widths of multi-profile heads available.  From contributor J: With what we are doing with similar profiles, I've seen the advantages in set up time, finish quality, duration of run, and savings from sharpening, which sooner or later cause the need for replacing the HSS corr. back knives. The initial investment for the ded. head is $475 and the cost of the inserts are $26 each. My basic concern is the hook angle because I run soft maple primarily, then red oak, walnut, and cherry the least. I run it with all with the same profile. Would the same head provide good results on all three species? The concern is the appropriate hook angle to benefit my soft maple finish.
From contributor F: Contributor J, A 15 degree hook normally works for small shop applications in the four species. If I were designing dedicated heads for the A.M. four wood types, I would use 12 degree, since no other softwoods are involved. This will give you a good finish in all four cutting with the grain. For coping only, I would use 15 degree with face shear. 
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