For construction work, which is accompanied by the use of non-planed boards, a planer is needed. Boards of this type are cheaper and require additional processing. An electric planer is able to cope with this task efficiently and quickly. If you often encounter carpentry, then the tool described here will be simply irreplaceable.
But in order to choose good equipment, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics and customer reviews. Among other features should be highlighted power. If you are an amateur master, pay attention to models whose power does not exceed 600 watts. As for the professional tool, its described parameters can reach 1100 W. With increasing power, efficiency increases. Thus, with the help of a professional model, you can cope with hardwood. Among other market offers, the Interskol R-102 / 1100EM planer should be highlighted, which will be discussed below.
Model Overview
This electric planer will cost you 4400 rubles. It is used for processing wooden surfaces. It is convenient to use it for planing workpieces whose width does not exceed 100 mm. The design is durable, so the planer is quite durable.
The rotational speed is high, this helps to improve the quality of processing. Knives are made of high speed steel, they can be sharpened many times. The master will have the opportunity to choose a quarter in the process. Its depth reaches 17 mm. The kit comes with a side stop for this.
Features and Specifications
The planer "Interskol R-102 / 1100EM" is equipment whose power is 1100 watts. There is a soft start function in the design. The tool does not have a fixed mount. Cable length reaches 4 m.
The maximum quarter depth is 15 mm. There is no speed adjustment for the equipment. The number of revolutions per minute reaches 11,000. The processing width is 102 mm. The model has the ability to maintain constant speed under load. You can use the adjustment of the depth of planing. The depth of planing is 2.5 mm. The equipment weighs 3.5 kg.
Consumer Reviews
Plane “Interskol R-102 / 1100EM”, according to customers, has many positive features, among them it should be highlighted:
- frequency in the workplace;
- convenience in work;
- accuracy and precision of processing.
As for the frequency at the workplace, a special pipe is responsible for this, through which you can connect a vacuum cleaner. The equipment is very convenient during operation. The handles are rubberized, the case has a modern design. The handles provide a secure grip and prevent the tool from slipping out.
Accuracy and accuracy are guaranteed by the front handle. It is combined with a mechanism for adjusting the depth of planing. The buyers consider the following additional advantages of the Interskol R-102 / 1100EM planer:
- smooth start;
- maintaining a constant speed;
- automatically shut off brushes;
- side guide ruler.
At idle, there is a speed limit. The motor is reliably protected against current overload, which, according to consumers, is very useful. There is an automatic parking device that allows you to store the tool quite conveniently. There is a side guide ruler in the design, which facilitates processing. There is a side stop for sampling a quarter.
Extra features
If you still cannot decide whether to purchase the described planer, then you should pay attention to the platform. It is made of aluminum alloy and has a quality geometry. You can adjust the depth of removal with the front handle with maximum accuracy. For a soft start, the electronic unit is responsible. Double-sided knives have a standard configuration and have a width of 102 mm.
With this carpentry tool, you can level the surface on the material, prepare the raw material for future use and customize parts of wooden structures. You can use this equipment when working on wood, which are carried out by carpenters and joiners.
"Interskol R-102 / 1100EM" allows you to speed up the processing process, helps to achieve high quality of the processed surface and reduces the complexity. The maximum depth of planing reaches 2.5 mm. When working, it is important to consider that the equipment does not have protection against restarting. The machine belongs to the second safety class by state standards. The established service life is 3 years. The package includes:
- guide ruler;
- special screw;
- seam stop;
- chip discharge pipe;
- special key;
- manual;
- plane.
Features of preparation for work
Before starting operation, the planer should be checked to make sure there is no damage. The tool is connected to a single-phase AC network. The power tool can be connected to outlets that do not have a protective earth, since the device belongs to the second class of protection. Before starting work, it is important to ensure that the mains voltage matches the operating voltage of the instrument.
From the reviews on the Interskol R-102 / 1100EM planer, you can find out that uptime and the duration of the operation depend on proper maintenance, thorough preparation of the equipment for operation, timely troubleshooting and storage rules. Before starting on a disconnected planer, check whether the frequency of the current in the mains corresponds to the voltage.
It is important to make sure that the knives are sharpened. Otherwise, they are replaced with new ones. Knives should be well installed. Parts it is important to tighten and tighten the threaded connections. The knives of the described model are quite narrow, so their regrinding in domestic conditions can be difficult. When the knife is dull, it is turned over to use on the other side.
Interskol R-102 / 1100EM planer knives are installed in the wedge along the guide groove. To mount the wedge, squeeze the shield. The wedge should be inserted flush with the edges of the cutter drum. The cutting edge of the knives in the working position should coincide with the plane of the rear support. The correct installation can be checked using a straight bar in the form of a ruler. It is pressed against the lateral and lower surfaces of the rear tool support. You can adjust the position of the knife in height. For this, adjusting screws are used.
User's manual
After reading the instructions for the planer "Interskol R-102 / 1100EM", you can understand how to operate the device in order to extend its use. Until maintenance and adjustment, the power tool is disconnected from the mains. In order to ensure safe and high-quality operation, the equipment and its ventilation openings should be kept clean. If you use damaged or blunt knives for a long time, this will certainly cause a decrease in performance and can lead to engine overloads. If the knives are chipped, then this also will certainly cause a decrease in productivity. In this case, you need to replace or sharpen the knives.
The back and front of the sole, as well as the front handle for adjusting the depth of planing, are carefully crafted and designed to achieve high precision machining. If these parts of the planer are handled roughly and subjected to mechanical shock, this can reduce processing accuracy and contribute to lower performance. In this regard, the parts mentioned must be handled with particular care.
The cost of spare parts
The belt for the plane "Interskol R-102 / 1100EM" will cost you 500 rubles. During the operation and repair of equipment, it is recommended to use original spare parts. For example, you can purchase a router from the manufacturer for 1400 rubles. A knife for an electric planer costs 100 rubles.
Additional parts
The switch for the electric plane "Interskol r 102 1100em" you can buy for 300 rubles. The button will cost you 360 rubles. Spare parts for planer "Interskol R-102 / 1100EM" can cost more than analogs. But it’s better not to risk it. For example, a rotor for equipment, or, as it is also called, an anchor, will cost you 1150 rubles.