Charnwood PT10S 10″ Planer Thicknesser with Spiral Cutter Block

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Charnwood 10″ Planer Thicknesser with Spiral Cutter Block

PT10S

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Low Noise Operation – Spiral Cutter Block

High Quality Surface Finish – 44 Tungsten Carbide Cutters

Trade Rated Machine – Cast Iron Tables

Fast Function Change Over – Parallel Table Lift

10″ Planing Capacity – Ample 3hp Motor

10″ x 7″ Thicknessing Capacity – With Powered Feed rollers

High Thickness Accuracy – Mechanical Digital Display

A combination planer thicknesser with fast changes between functions, a spiral cutter block with TC spur cutters for a smoother finish and noticeably reduced noise levels.

A large cast iron infeed bed is quick to adjust and lock in place, with a clear setting scale. The bridge guard has simple controls to set the height over the cutters and the gap the the side fence.

You can position the side fence anywhere across the cutter block. This is useful for getting even wear on the cutters when working mainly with narrower materials. The fence can also be tilted back to 45 degrees.

One of the main design improvements on this model, over previous versions, is the quick and easy method to change over from planing to thicknessing.  No need to remove the side fence, just 2 locks to undo and then both beds lift in a parallel motion and lock out when fully raised. Next the dust collection hood swings up and over, latches into place, and you are ready to go.

Setting the thicknessing depth is done by rotating the cast iron handwheel (1 rotation = 2mm) and reading from the mechanical digital display, accurate to 1/10th of a millimetre. A position lock is fitted which prevents any movement.

The drive rollers can be disengaged when planing to save wear and tear on the mechanism.

At the heart of the machine is a spiral cutter block with 4 rows of spur cutters, arranged so that they cut in a shearing action, rather than straight. This type of cutter block is more expensive than a conventional set up but does offer several advantages. The more use the machine gets – the more these advantages pay off.

Advantages of spiral cutters over conventional knives:

Shearing Cut = Better finish. Expect a smoother finish in softwood, hardwood and difficult grain.

Low Sound Levels = Less noise by up to 50%. Each blade is moving less air and taking a smaller cut.

More Knives = Reduced energy consumption. Each cut uses less energy, overall saving can be 30%.

TC (Tungsten carbide) Cutters = longer cutter life, up to 10 times compared to HSS. Each cutter can be rotated when worn.

Less Maintenance = Quick and easy to change out 1 or 2 cutters after a chip.

Supplied with 5 spare TC cutters, 100mm diameter dust extraction outlet, 4 adjustable feet, push pad, service tools, 2.0m power cable and 16amp industrial blue plug.

This machine requires a 16amp supply and it is recommended that a C Type breaker is used.

Charnwood PT10S Specification

Surfacing Width 250mm (10”)

Length of Surfacing Tables            1090mm

Maximum Depth of Cut – Planer                3.0mm

Fence Size           700mm x 150mm

Fence Tilt             90-45 Degrees

Table Height       820mm

Cutter Block Speed         4,000rpm

Cutter Block Diameter   75mm

Cutter Block Type            Spiral (4 rows)

Number of Cutters          44 (4 x 11) TC

Cutter Size          15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm,  R=150

Thicknessing Capacity     5mm – 180mm

Length of Thicknessing Table       600mm

Maximum Depth of Cut – Thicknesser     2.5mm

Feed Speed        4.8m/min

Motor ( Induction)           2200w (3hp) / 240v, 50Hz

Recommended Breaker Size (MCB)          16 Amps (Type C)

Dust Extraction Outlet   100mm

Assembled Dimensions (WxDxH)              950 x 1090 x 990mm

Shipping Dimensions (WxDxH)   590 x 1150 x 950mm

Weight (Net / Gross)      175kg / 206kg

Assembly Time Required              45 Minutes (Needs 2 People)

Rating   Trade

Product Guarantee         5 Years

It is essential to use dust extraction with a planer thicknesser. The extractor removes all the dust and chips which will otherwise build up, causing a blockage and eventually damage to the machine. Using an extractor also increases the life of the knives.