johnd
7th August 2004, 04:19 PM
I am looking for a Thicknesser planer but have no experience with them. Is anyone able to give me some pointers on what you should look for when making a decision. I would like a unit which will take a 14 -15 inch wide piece. I understand the unit should be well mounted but drive set up, blade numbers and speed may produce different outcomes and lower maintenance costs.
John
Gumby
7th August 2004, 11:24 PM
John, this has been discussed a lot . Do a search on 'thicknesser' and you'll bring up enough to keep you occupied for quite a while.
johnd
8th August 2004, 02:05 AM
Cheers Gumby, will follow the lead.
John
alan hughes
9th August 2004, 12:45 AM
Hi John,i have just bought a 15"thicknesser,like you i didn't know much about them,the guys from carba-tec and timbercon are very helpful with there info,
carba-tec have a 15"thicknesser and extractor in there new catalogue for about $1190,i was lucky i picked one up out of the quokka at a good price,good luck!
also take a look at my thread on sharpening,there was good info from the guys.....