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1st February 2024, 11:09 AM #1New Member
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Advice on a thicknesses
Hello forum gurus -
I am new to this forum as well as woodworking after recently retiring. I am after any thoughts/advice on a thicknesser for a shop I am setting up. Thicknesses I have looked at are the CARBATEC 317mm or the Bayer 330mm. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated and thank you ahead of time for your time.
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1st February 2024, 01:11 PM #2
A better option is the Sherwood Spiral head thicknesser, as it has a proper spiral head not a segment head like others.
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1st February 2024, 01:14 PM #3
Both thickies are pretty much low spec, suitable mainly for softwoods with an expectation you’ll be doing a lot of hand sanding afterwards; and you need to have neighbours who don’t mind the banshee wail of a lightweight twin knife machine. You will also need to factor in a chip collector.
As you’re new to woodworking perhaps consider joining a local woodworking guild or men’s shed; you’ll be able to learn what machines you really need and how to use them properly and safely.Nothing succeeds like a budgie without a beak.
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2nd February 2024, 12:45 AM #4
The biggest mistake that I have made in woodworking is buying crap tools - repeatedly - I must be an expert.
I agree with the suggestion to join a mens shed. This will give you easy access to informal advice, but also access to quality equipment. Also consider doing some courses at your local TAFE or possibly uni.
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