Charnwood Pt250B Bench Top 10'' X 5'' Planer Thicknesser

"The largest of our bench top machines, still light enough to move off the bench when not in use. The capacity allows timber of up to 10"" x 5"" to be accurately dimensioned, powered by a 1500w motor.The surface of the aluminium planing beds is ribbed, which reduces friction when feeding in large boards. The upper surface is precision ground to ensure a perfectly flat working area.The infeed planing bed height is adjusted by rotating the handle on the end, a depth scale with sight glass is marked in graduations of 0.5mm and can be set to remove up to a maximum of 2.0mm in each pass.The large side fence is held at 90 degrees by twin supports. When required, it can be tilted back up to 45 degrees. The overhead bridge guard is adjustable in height to allow timber of up to 55mm to pass underneath.During planing operations a dust collection hood sits underneath the beds. To swap over functions it is moved to a position on top of the tables. It takes about 60 seconds and unlike most hobby models nothing needs to be removed from the machine.A micro switch ensures the motor will not start unless the hood has been correctly installed. A 75mm diameter outlet ensures the hood will never get clogged with shavings, providing an appropriate extractor is connected.The height of the bed is adjusted by rotating a handle, 1 rotation = 3mm. A clear scale is marked out in 1mm increments.  A stop bar prevents over loading in excess of the 2.0mm maximum depth of cut for each pass. Once the work piece is offered up to the thicknesser a pair of driven rubber coated feed rollers, feed it through the cutter block and out the other side. Using rubber coated rollers to pass the timber through the cutters leaves a beautiful finish with no roller marks.Assembled Dimensions (WxDxH) 970mm x 550mm x 490mmWeight (Net/Gross) 27kg / 30kg."