Thicknesser/Planers
How to access this tool
Technician only
Please speak with a technician if your making project requires a red tool.
Key information
Red tools can only be used by technicians. Please drop into the workshop during our opening hours and speak with a technician if your making project requires a red tool.
A thicknesser (or planer), is a woodworking machine used to trim timber to an even profile across its entire length. This is great for making rough wood smooth and flat, and for sizing wood accurately for joinery projects.
It consists of three elements: a cutter head which contains the cutting blades, a set of rollers which draw the material through the machine and a table which is adjustable relative to the cutter head to control the resultant thickness of the wood.
Please note
This is a technician only tool.
What can I use this tool for?
Trimming wooden lengths to a given thickness. Some examples are restoring scrap wood/pallets to a usable condition and helping with particularly accurate joinery.
Materials used with this tool
- Wood - No Greenwood, Plywood or OSB
What training do I need to use this tool?
The thicknesser/planer is restricted to technician use only. This is due to noise considerations.
Please consult a technician if you have a job that may require use of the thicknesser/planer.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Workpiece Width | 330 mm |
| Maximum Workpiece Height | 150 mm |
| Feed Speed | 8 m/min |
| Maximum Cutting Pass | 3 mm |
| Minimum Workpiece Length | 152 mm |
