If you often have to work with wood, then you must have faced the problem of planing it in large quantities to even out the thickness, get a smooth surface and cut to size. Processed blanks of this type can be used for flooring, decoration and furniture. This problem can be solved by purchasing a thicknesser.
This equipment is compact and has an automatic feed. The design usually involves three knives (or less) made of high speed or carbide steel. The 1st is for softwood, while the 2nd is for hardwood. This technique allows you to increase productivity, provides safety and ease of use, as well as high quality workpieces.
You can process a large amount of material quite quickly and effortlessly using a thicknesser. And if an electric planer takes an hour to solve this problem, then a surface gage can handle this in a few minutes. Using such a device, you are unlikely to get injured. But this is only if you follow the safety rules.
When choosing a machine, it is necessary to take into account the budget, the intended location and technical specifications. Among the latter:
- depth cut;
- cut width;
- power;
- shaft rotation frequency;
- weight.
Among other market offers, the Corvet thicknesser should be highlighted. About him and will be discussed below.
Description of thicknessers of the brand 21-90210
You can get this machine for 19 700 rub. It is an equipment for planing workpieces in thickness to size. The equipment allows to process boards, bars and furniture panels. The device is equipped with a powerful collector motor, which provides for the presence of a thermal relay.
Reysmus "Corvette 21" uses a belt drive in the work, which makes the work quiet and helps protect against overloads. The design is quite simple, in addition, provides ease of maintenance.
Specifications
This thicknessing machine provides a maximum working width of 318 mm. The device provides for two knives. The rotational speed of the planer shaft reaches 8000 rpm. The maximum planing depth is 2.5 mm. The maximum thickness of the workpiece used is 153 mm. The overall dimensions of this Encore Corvette thicknesser are 610 Ã 370 Ã 470 mm.
The bed in the device is a national team. The design weighs 39 kg. The speed of movement of parts reaches 8 m per minute. The minimum thickness of the workpiece is 6 mm. The size of the desktop is 295 Ã 318 mm. You may also be interested in the depth of planing, which is 2.5 mm. Power consumption is 1500 watts.
Model reviews
The above Corvet gauge, according to consumers, has many advantages. Firstly, it is convenient to use. Secondly, it has a protective system. Thirdly, it guarantees ease of operation. As for convenience, it is provided with a folding table extension. Together with additional rollers, this allows for convenient unloading and loading.
Consumers are advised to pay attention to the presence of a protective system of the engine. It will work longer, because it will not be overloaded due to an automatic relay, which is also called a power breaker. Important for consumers and ease of operation. Upper rollers facilitate return of material for reprocessing. This Corvet gauge, according to customers, is also convenient because it has a smooth start. To protect against unauthorized switching on, there is a key.
For the correct installation of knives, a special device is included. Workpiece feed is forced, automatic. When disconnected, dynamic braking occurs. Customers also like the fact that the working shaft assembly moves by means of 4 screw pairs.
Description of thicknesser of brand 22-330
This model costs 23 900 rubles. It is a machine in the form of mobile equipment. It is used for processing wooden workpieces in the conditions of a carpentry workshop or construction site.
The device has an electromagnetic starter. This guarantees safety. Knives have double-sided sharpening, and their rotation speed reaches 8500 rpm. This indicates a high quality of processing.
Machine Specifications
Reysmus "Corvette 22" has a maximum processing width of 330 mm. The maximum planing depth is 2.4 mm. The planing shaft rotates at a speed of 8500 rpm. The diameter of the planer shaft is 50 mm.
The maximum thickness of the workpiece is 152 mm. The bed is cast. The device weighs 33 kg. The part moves at a speed of 7 m per minute. The desktop has the following dimensions: 330 Ã 235 mm. The depth of planing is 2.4 mm. Power consumption is 1500 watts.
Consumer Reviews
After reading the reviews about the Corvette gauge, you can understand that they are only positive. Buyers emphasize that the device described above has the following advantages:
- quick tincture;
- compact design;
- resistance to vibrations.
Quick adjustment is ensured by an ergonomically shaped handle. As for compactness, the machine has a very small size, but if you need to process workpieces of an impressive size, you can use the desktop extension.
Considering the Corvette surface gauge, consumers also note its resistance to vibrations. To fix the unit to the surface, the manufacturer provided mounting holes. This ensures even distribution of vibrations.
Description of thicknessers of the brand 27-1 / 1/1/8
This equipment is a woodworking machine for working with carpentry and adjusting it in thickness and size. The design provides for the presence of a digital indicator that allows you to choose the height of the workpiece as accurately as possible. Reysmus "Corvette 27" has a small weight, which makes it convenient for transportation and allows you to install anywhere.
Model Specifications
The above machine has two knives, and the maximum depth of planing is 3 mm. The minimum thickness of the workpiece is 5 mm. The part moves at a speed of 6 m per minute. The equipment weighs 40 kg. The diameter of the planer shaft is 48 mm. The planing shaft moves at a speed of 9000 rpm. The suction port has a diameter of 102 mm.
Hardware Reviews
Before making the final choice, you should familiarize yourself with the opinions of consumers. They claim that the machine marked "27" has the following advantages:
- convenience of transportation;
- high accuracy;
- wide opportunities.
As for high accuracy, it is provided with an excellent readable scale. You can use it when planing. It eliminates the need for preliminary measurements, which increases productivity.
The table can be lengthened. It has rollers and allows you to work with workpieces of different sizes. Consumers also like the fact that the workpiece can be fed at one of 2 speeds.
The cost of knives
Perhaps in the process you will need knives for the Corvette 21 gauge. They will cost you 1200 rubles. These components come with a one-year warranty.
Some malfunctions related to knives
In the process, you may encounter some problems with the thicknesser. For example, if the machine does not start, this may indicate that the engine is out of order. Sometimes this problem is indicated by a violation of contact compounds. If a power failure occurs, as a result of which the engine stops, the dumb knives of the Corvette planer can indicate this.
The surface after processing may be chipped, torn and have nicks. This is also indicated by blunt knives. Another such problem can be encountered if the knives are cut against the fibers. Incorrect installation can damage the part. You may notice that the surfaces of the opposite sides are not parallel. The uneven height of the knife leads to this.
Maintenance Features
If sawdust or resin has accumulated on the feed rollers, this may result in loss of precision of the equipment. In this regard, it is recommended to carry out periodic cleaning, which is a prerequisite for accurate operation. Contaminants and tar need to be removed from the desktop and rollers from time to time. For this, non-flammable solvents are used.
Use a brush to clean the planing knives, shaft and pressure bars. After that, the nodes are installed at the attachment points. It is necessary to carry out a light lubrication. Knife sharpening should be done regularly. Otherwise, you may encounter poor-quality processing of the material, broken stars, overloading the motor and breaking the roller chain. Both knives should be sharpened equally. Otherwise, overloads cannot be avoided.
Finally
Reysmus may not be the most necessary tool in your workshop, but it is definitely indispensable if you often have to work with wood. Even for personal purposes. When choosing such equipment, you need to pay attention to the power that is responsible for performance. But it also affects the cost of the device.