Thread: Under $1000 Thicknesser Recommedation

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Still I think you have got a slightly better machine.

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Have they changed the cutter head in these as they used to be just a segmented head rather than spiral?

Originally Posted by Treecycle

Have they changed the cutter head in these as they used to be just a segmented head rather than spiral?

I was going to post the same question...

It is clear from the pictures on the H & F site that the machine is still fitted with the Accu-head cutter block that it has always featured. Even though they describe it as having a 'spiral shearing action' this is clearly not true. The fact that you get a true spiral head and four sided carbide cutters as standard on the Sherwood should make it a significantly superior machine.

I'm just about to list my Dewalt 735-XE fitted with a Byrd Shelix for $1350 in the forum market place, have upgraded to a Hammer Combo which will be here in a few weeks hopefully and then will no longer need. If you can stretch your budget and wait a few weeks or so keep an eye out for it as am sure I will need to list in accordance with forum protocols.....the total cost at the time with the Shelix was about $2,000.00 and comes with the original 3 blade cutterhead and replacement blades.

There are also currently two 735's on Gumtree for around $1,000.00 which may be of interest.

Originally Posted by aldav

It is clear from the pictures on the H & F site that the machine is still fitted with the Accu-head cutter block that it has always featured. Even though they describe it as having a 'spiral shearing action' this is clearly not true. The fact that you get a true spiral head and four sided carbide cutters as standard on the Sherwood should make it a significantly superior machine.

Good deduction mate, your eyes are much better than mine.

Just unpacked the the Sherwood, couple of things not mentioned in the manual... What's the magnetic handle for?, and what are the two rollers on top of the case?.

I'd say the magnet is for handling the blades safely, Dewalt has something similar for removalreplacemen of blades

the rollers are for returning the timber over for another cut

Originally Posted by Hodgo

I'd say the magnet is for handling the blades safely, Dewalt has something similar

the rollers are for returning the timber over for another cut

That makes sense, thanks for the reply

I hear alot of people saying how much money they save buying rough sawn timber, I think most of them are from the US. Can the same be said by buying rough sawn timber here in Australia?. I'm looking at getting some American Oak and English Oak at some point. Any tips and advice much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Hodgo

I'd say the magnet is for handling the blades safely, Dewalt has something similar for removalreplacemen of blades

The 'blades' on the OP's machine are solid carbide inserts, they're not magnetic.

To effectively process rough sawn timber you need a way of establishing two dressed faces at 90 degrees to each other. Whilst this can be achieved with a thicknesser alone it's not terribly practical, particularly for longer lengths.

Originally Posted by aldav

The 'blades' on the OP's machine are solid carbide inserts, they're not magnetic.

To effectively process rough sawn timber you need a way of establishing two dressed faces at 90 degrees to each other. Whilst this can be achieved with a thicknesser alone it's not terribly practical, particularly for longer lengths.

I'm only a weekend woodworker so dressing wood using the thicknesser and cabinet saw would be fine. I know it'll take longer and I'd need to build some new jigs but thats all part of the fun. My question though was do you save much money by dressing the stuff yourself?.

Originally Posted by aldav

The 'blades' on the OP's machine are solid carbide inserts, they're not magnetic.

They are indeed!, so the questions still remains...

It might depend where you live and what you have access to, both in terms of raw materials, time, and equipment.

In WA metro you will have to hunt your own timber, rip it on a bandsaw and season etc. or acquire undressed timber from some other source. Bunnings has next to nothing although these could be an option:

200 x 75mm 2.4m Sleeper H4 Jarrah $62.00

(These are obviously not real railway sleepers).

If you can get two or three of these out of it then half to a third of the price.

140 x 19mm 2.4m DAR Jarrah Prime $72.00

I am not saying this is rational…

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