Thread: Thicknesser help required

. . .(I have the CTJ 381 model with motor below). Noise is not bad at all.
I recently purchased the GMC special - just because I could not let it pass.

Les,

You got me. I am struggling with this concept of not letting it pass! Whyever not if you have the 15"? :confused:

Originally Posted by Pete J

Les,

You got me. I am struggling with this concept of not letting it pass! Whyever not if you have the 15"? :confused:

Pete,
that was not the only reason. When thicknessing timber down to say 2 or 3 mm, the pressure of the rollers of the 15" machine is just too much. It sometimes snaps the thin timber. I also have a lot of recycled jarrah that I will put thru the GMC machine before doing final passes on the bigger machine. I know the reasons are weak, but thats the reasons.
Les

2 thicknessers would be an advantage if you use some recycled and some new timber

Originally Posted by echnidna

2 thicknessers would be an advantage if you use some recycled and some new timber

Agreed, a 36" & a 12" would be an advantage.

Yeah, mount the 12" vertically tp the 36er and do face and edge simultaneously

Originally Posted by MajorPanic

Agreed, a 36" & a 12" would be an advantage.

Major,
never heard of 36" thicknesser. Know about 22" though - Powermatic. But then I don't know much.
Les

Gidday

A nice big Box arrived earlier in the week and I finally got some time to start putting my new shop addition together.

I've gone for a 15inch thicknesser care of HAre & Forbes which is a Tiawanese take on the Jet 15inch Model a la Hafco T-380A.

Upon initial inspection I was suprised by the build quality n she looks like a mighty fine piece a kit!!!!

As always when I get my hands on some new machinery I ask myself " How am I gonna lift the (*&%(&^%(^&$ thing!!!

If there are any T-380A owners out there with some tips n tricks in regards to setup n maintence it would be truely appreciated!!!!!

I'll keep you posted on my progress

REgards Lou

Gidday

Well I've managed to setup my Cyclone n Jointer solo so I wasen't going to let a thicknesser get the better of me:eek:

Firstly I'm crazy nuts lacking common sense n recieved brain damage from 2 car right off's n a motorbike right off I 've survived....................I have moments of insanity from time to time and lapse into conscious Braindeath

IN A NUTSHELL DONT TRY THIS !!!

I now know how the ancient egyptian slaves felt when they were making the pyramids


*&$^ this thing is HEAVY!


TO be continued...................................

Looks like a great machine Lou. Pity it does not have the castors that other brands have. My CT 15" has the wheels and it is completely sturdy when the jockey is lowered which raises the wheel off the ground.
I am sure you will get great results with this beast.
Remember heavier is better when it comes to these machines.
Oh - by the way, did you notice the 4 handles? You require 4 mates to lift the bugger. Excluding you of course.
Regards
Les

Gidday

Well I finally got her up on the stand (sOLO) n gave her a through going over greasing oiling n tightening as required.

Went through the manual a few times n made shure she was tip top. Overall setup was quite simple with no major dramas.

I ran my first bit of stock through (some beautiful redgum) n havent stopped smiling since. All who can remember the first time they perfectly milled some stock will be able to recall the feeling

.............A great day was had in the Shed

REgards Lou

Lou,

Don't forget to do a search for my "How to Setup a Thicknesser" post & accompanying PDF file on getting the best results.

Well done!

Great machine.
I have the CT version with the castors, and I used a block and tackle to get it off the trailer and onto the floor.
Just wish I could stop the banshee when she is working - loud enough to wake the dead