Health and Safety Executive

Thicknesser

Used after the surface planer to reduce thicknesses.

  • The cutter block is totally enclosed
    The cutter block is totally enclosed
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  • The main danger is from ejected material, hence anti-kickback feet are fitted
    The main danger is from ejected material, hence anti-kickback feet are fitted.
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  • Height adjustment can be by digital gauge as well as manual measure
    Height adjustment can be by digital gauge as well as manual measure, with levers increasing pressure on the rollers (increased for softer wood).
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  • Height adjustment by manual measure
    Height adjustment by manual measure
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  • Up to four cutters are held in place by allen screws and tension nuts adjusted with a gauge
    Up to four cutters are held in place by allen screws (vertical) and tension nuts (horizontal), adjusted with a gauge (shown).
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Updated 15.10.10