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7th June 2019, 10:39 AM #1Senior Member
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Carbatec TJ-250P Combination Planer/Thicknesser
Does anyone have any experience with this unit?
https://www.carbatec.com.au/machiner...d-code-aw106pt
I am unsure about the 1.5hp motor in it. I am a hobbyist, and work most often with Tasmanian Oak but would need it for harder woods down the track. Would 1.5hp be enough or should I really be going for a 3hp model?
Thanks
John
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7th June 2019, 11:37 AM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi John, I basically have the same machine which is a few years old but with the spiral head.
I think mine has a 2Hp motor but have to check. I am very happy with mine but found changing over to thicknessing mode a real pain. The Thicknessing table has to be wound down to at least 130mm when in surfacing mode.
To be honest I wouldn't go back to a straight knife machine at any price.
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My Men's Shed has the earlier (but essentially identical) unit, we too have the helical head.
Not a bad machine, but I myself would never consider a knife blade machine after using a helical cutter; chalk and cheese.
With hardwood, the helical cutter just eats hardwood and leaves a very good surface, time after time after time.
You may wish to consider the H&F unit, which has a more powerful motor; 2.2kW and runs on a 10 Amp line.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W6...zk0xoCzDzw_wcB
Mick.
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