EU members: Which portable thicknessers do you use and where did you buy yours?

[ajones]

Well, that is something that I have been wondering about as well. I was planning on trying it with my CTL26 and if that doesn't cut it acquire a dedicated small extractor for the planer if it needs a 100mm one.

The ct 26 works really well with my thicknesser combined with a 50mm hose for smaller jobs that don't create to much volume and if you are tight on space try a crossover exractor for the larger jobs

 

[cliffp]

Reiska, that small Axminster extractor is the one I was thinking of going for if I bought a thicknesser. I may try my Midi first and see just how well it works and whether the bag fills up too quickly. If I bought another extractor I think I would have to buy a bandsaw as well to make it earn its keep...

 

[RC]

So I managed to pick up a very little used second hand Makita 2012NB yesterday and got a very nicely made planing sled thrown in as well. The saying about the early bird and all... beat the next person by about 1 minute apparently and I put in my offer less than 10min after the sales add was published in the middle of the night. Talk about dumb luck.

Now I just need to figure out which adjustment collar to get to make the 70mm chip collector outlet fit my 36mm CT26 hose... Or maybe even get a 50mm hose for this use...

First impressions on this machine is that it's quiet (as far as planers go), does absolutely beautiful cut almost like off a hand plane without chatter and has minimal snipe. Its also built like a tank.
Looking forward to being able to use different thickness' of wood outside of stock thickness.  [big grin]

 

[alex946]

I do not recommend the DW733!
Problems with the power button,
The narrow blades are inconvenient to sharpen
Knives can be bought only at the service center, the stores are not sold.
In case of failure - repair can last for months.
Very loud.

Makita 2012 has only one drawback - the disposable blades.
Quiet.
Compact.

 

[cliffp]

Reiska

How are you getting on with your Makita 2012NB? Did you sort out the dust collection? How about the planing sled - is that working well enough to process rough sawn timber?

 

[RC]

Unfortunately lately work & autumn has happened which means that I haven't had any time to tinker with the planer since I bought it and ran a few test boards through it.

I'm still going to try it out with my CT26 & 36mm hose, but it'll have to wait until spring... Its not pleasant to freeze your fingers outside anymore with minus degrees at night and +4-7C in the daytime. Kind of hibernation time I guess...  [crying]

 

[cliffp]

Thanks for the update. Hope you have a good winter and I look forward to hearing about your woodworking adventures in the spring!

 

[skinee]

hello Reiska have you had the opportunity to evaluate the Makita 2012 yet? I,like yourself before am considering it or the dewalt 733 ,at the moment I am leaning towards the dewalt but have not fully decided,thanks Adrian

 

[Mickfb]

I have the Makita and am very pleased with it. Like you it isn't used daily but finish is very nice. I have had some slight snipping, found if you support the timber when it comes out it is not a problem. If it does snipe it is very small. What impressed me most is for a brush motor it isn't as noisey as I was expecting.

 

[RC]

Don't have first hand experience with the Dewalt one so can't compare, but I agree with Mick's comments above. Clean cut and relatively quiet as far as a lunchbox planer goes. Haven't still used mine extensively though due to being working mainly with ply lately.

 

[mattfc]

So what do you use now Matt?

Sorry, forgot to answer this.. I use a Hammer A3-31 with silent power (spiral) cutterhead