Thread: Under $1000 Thicknesser Recommedation

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood...al-spiral-head

I bought this on special a few months ago and it works well. Good value for a spiral head thicknesser with a 5 year warranty and slightly cheaper than the Carbatec equivalent. Can't speak on longevity but I can't see a lot going wrong with it other than a few blunt blades

Originally Posted by barri

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood...al-spiral-head

I bought this on special a few months ago and it works well. Good value for a spiral head thicknesser with a 5 year warranty and slightly cheaper than the Carbatec equivalent. Can't speak on longevity but I can't see a lot going wrong with it other than a few blunt blades

Looks good, is it all metal construction?.

I bought a very new,still under warranty Dewalt 735 thicknesser with a brand new set of replacement blades for $800

While it doesn't have the spiral cutter head it has 3 straight blades instead of two and two cutting speeds

I'm very happy with it, it leaves a very good finish even on the low speed

another feature is it doesn't require dust extraction due to the inbuilt dust extractor fan, I have mine piped to a dust bag underneath via 90mm pvc plumbing fittings

Originally Posted by EagerBeaver71

Looks good, is it all metal construction?.

Look at these two threads, which should hopefully answer all your questions.

New Sherwood 13in Deluxe Thicknesser with Helical Spiral Head on it's way

Sherwood 13in Deluxe Thicknesser with Helical Spiral Head

I have got my shortlist down to two:

Carbatec Spiral Head Benchtop Thicknesser TH-BX330P

Sherwood 13in Deluxe Thicknesser with Helical Spiral Head

Am I understanding correctly that the Sherwood has problems with supply of the blades?.

The inserts for the Sherwood unit can be purchased here.

I bought one of these Sherwood Deluxe Spiral head thicknessers on the weekend on their October special. They were $958 but are now back up to $1199 unfortunately.

Not sure you can get a 4 edged tct insert helical or spiral head under a thousand although I think Hafco have their twin edged insert HSS helical heads for about 900.


regards

Originally Posted by Hodgo

I bought a very new,still under warranty Dewalt 735 thicknesser with a brand new set of replacement blades for $800

While it doesn't have the spiral cutter head it has 3 straight blades instead of two and two cutting speeds

I'm very happy with it, it leaves a very good finish even on the low speed

another feature is it doesn't require dust extraction due to the inbuilt dust extractor fan, I have mine piped to a dust bag underneath via 90mm pvc plumbing fittings

I also have this machine and I am very happy with it. AWR did a comparison/review with a couple of the "spiral" benchtop models and rated it as good as them.

Originally Posted by Wol

I bought one of these Sherwood Deluxe Spiral head thicknessers on the weekend on their October special. They were $958 but are now back up to $1199 unfortunately.

Not sure you can get a 4 edged tct insert helical or spiral head under a thousand although I think Hafco have their twin edged insert HSS helical heads for about 900.


regards

Did that price include the Helical Spiral Head though?.

Yes, that one. I just finished setting it up and levelling the feed tables.

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood...al-spiral-head

it was actually cheaper than the normal helix for that weekend only or so I think.

the Hafco one available now with HSS 2 sided cutters is

W815 - T-13S Bench Mount Thicknesser - Helical Head | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

regards

I do have a 10% discount on Sherwood rigs which would make it about $1079... or should I wait until they come down in price to $959 again?...

Originally Posted by Wol

Yes, that one. I just finished setting it up and levelling the feed tables.

https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood...al-spiral-head

it was actually cheaper than the normal helix for that weekend only or so I think.

the Hafco one available now with HSS 2 sided cutters is

W815 - T-13S Bench Mount Thicknesser - Helical Head | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

regards

Is the Hare & Forbes one a true Helical Head though?.

Originally Posted by EagerBeaver71

I do have a 10% discount on Sherwood rigs which would make it about $1079... or should I wait until they come down in price to $959 again?...

You may be waiting a while as the general trend of things is up at the moment. Guess it depends on how quickly you need it.

Honestly I am not sure,

The Timbecon standard spiral uses 26 x 27mm wide presumably square teeth. Presumably front and side edge and a parallel action.

Their helical spiral is 30 x 15 mm presumably 4 edged square teeth.

My guess would be that the Hafco one is the same as the Timbecon segmented spiral one but is offered with HSS teeth or with TCT as an upgrade.

YMMV.

I would not have paid over a $1000, but that just reflects my budget and bang for buck assessment. I missed the Hafco ones when they were on special earlier but would have been happy with HSS segmented and replaced them with TCT when needed.

I suspect that in general prices will rise due to energy price rises but I am guessing. You could wait for the next EOFY sale and see?