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A surface planer used for generating a smooth and flat surface on a piece of timber, often starting from warped or rough-sawn timber. It is often followed in use by a [[Triton Thickness Planer|thickness planer]] which produces a parallel surface on the opposite face of the board. Note - in the USA a surface planer is often called a jointer - there the word 'planer' confusingly often refers to a thickness planer
A surface planer used for generating a smooth and flat surface on a piece of timber, often starting from warped or rough-sawn timber. It is often followed in use by a [[Triton Thickness Planer|thickness planer]] which produces a parallel surface on the opposite face of the board. Note - in the USA a surface planer is often called a jointer - there the word 'planer' confusingly often refers to a thickness planer
The machine was purchased in a non-working condition and has taken a lot of work to get to this point. We are currently putting some finishing touches to it and are hoping to have it operational in early 2022


This planer has a maximum cutting width of 230mm and the overall table length is approx. 1300mm
This planer has a maximum cutting width of 230mm and the overall table length is approx. 1300mm