Charnwood 12″ Planer Thicknesser with Spiral Cutter Block

Charnwood 10" Planer Thicknesser with Spiral Cutter Block

PT12S 12″ x 9″ Planer Thicknesser

Fast Function Changes – Thanks To Parallel Table Lift

Cast Iron Handwheel

Digital Read Out For Thicknesser

100mm Diameter Dust Collection Port

Tungsten Carbide Cutters For Long Life and Superior Finish

Spur Cutters Arranged In A Spiral Pattern

Tungsten Carbide Cutters Can Be Rotated 4 Times When Worn

Fast Adjusting Bridge Guard

Quick Adjusting Infeed Bed With A Clear Scale

Conveniently Located On/Off Switch- Plus A Separate Emergency Stop Button

Parallel Lift Tables Lock Into Place when Raised

Push Pad Included

240v, 16 Amp Plug

Charnwood 10'' Premium Woodworking Bandsaw

5 Year Product Guarantee

Charnwood 12" Planer Thicknesser with Spiral Cutter Block

PT12S Dimensions Side View

PT12S Dimensions Top View

L = 15mm, T = 2.5mm, R = 150mm

PT12S 12" x 9" Planer Thicknesser

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Fast Function Changes - Thanks To Parallel Table Lift

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Cast Iron Handwheel

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Digital Read Out For Thicknesser

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100mm Diameter Dust Collection Port

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Tungsten Carbide Cutters For Long Life and Superior Finish

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Spur Cutters Arranged In A Spiral Pattern

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Tungsten Carbide Cutters Can Be Rotated 4 Times When Worn

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Fast Adjusting Bridge Guard

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Quick Adjusting Infeed Bed With A Clear Scale

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Conveniently Located On/Off Switch- Plus A Separate Emergency Stop Button

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Parallel Lift Tables Lock Into Place when Raised

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Push Pad Included

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240v, 16 Amp Plug

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5 Year Product Guarantee

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PT12S Dimensions Side View

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PT12S Dimensions Top View

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L = 15mm, T = 2.5mm, R = 150mm

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£2,499.00 (£2,082.50 Excl. VAT)

In stock

SKU:PT12S

Barcode: 5060486049233

Product Description

Low Noise Operation – Spiral Cutter Block
High Quality Surface Finish – 56 Tungsten Carbide Cutters
Trade Rated Machine – Cast Iron Tables
Fast Function Change Over – Parallel Table Lift
12″ Planing Capacity – Ample 4hp Motor
12″ x 9″ 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.

The 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. The side fence can be positioned anywhere across the cutter block, 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, 1.7m 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 PT12S Specification

Surfacing Width	310mm (12”)
Length of Surfacing Tables	1400mm
Maximum Depth of Cut – Planer	3.0mm
Fence Size	150mm x 1100mm
Fence Tilt	90-45 Degrees
Table Height	850mm
Cutter Block Speed	4,500rpm
Cutter Block Diameter	75mm
Cutter Block Type	Spiral (4 rows)
Number of Cutters	56 (4 x 14) TC
Cutter Size	15mm x 15mm x 2.5mm, R=150
Thicknessing Capacity	5mm – 230mm
Length of Thicknessing Table	600mm
Maximum Depth of Cut – Thicknesser	4.0mm
Feed Speed	6.0 m/min
Motor ( Induction)	3000w (4hp) / 240v, 50Hz
Recommended Breaker Size (MCB)	16 Amps (Type C)
Dust Extraction Outlet	100mm
Assembled Dimensions (WxDxH)	1400 x 1200 x 1010mm
Shipping Dimensions (WxDxH)	1450 x 640 x 950mm
Weight (Net / Gross)	208kg / 244kg
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 cutters.