HL 850

[Birdhunter]

I did buy the 850 yesterday.

First trial cut was on Ipe with the grain. Smooth cut. Got a dish out near the beginning of the pass. It had to have been an operator error. I'm not sure how I got the dish out. Um?

Next trial cut was an end grain pass across 3 1x6 Ioe boards that make up the top of a bench. The cut was amazingly smooth. I expected some blow out at the end of the pass. Actually, there was no blowout.

Kind of like the Domino, the 850 will require a learning curve.

I didn't know the 850 only works with the 36mm hose. The salesman should have said so. Borrowed the hose from the Kapex. Back to the store for the hose. Not sure if the anti static hose is $50 better than the standard hose.

 

[leakyroof]

I did buy the 850 yesterday.

First trial cut was on Ipe with the grain. Smooth cut. Got a dish out near the beginning of the pass. It had to have been an operator error. I'm not sure how I got the dish out. Um?

Next trial cut was an end grain pass across 3 1x6 Ioe boards that make up the top of a bench. The cut was amazingly smooth. I expected some blow out at the end of the pass. Actually, there was no blowout.

Kind of like the Domino, the 850 will require a learning curve.

I didn't know the 850 only works with the 36mm hose. The salesman should have said so. Borrowed the hose from the Kapex. Back to the store for the hose. Not sure if the anti static hose is $50 better than the standard hose.

    I recommend the Anti-Static hoses to prevent build-up from static.

 

[fdengel]

I believe I read somewhere that it is designed to be the height of a sys1 so you can use those as extensions.

That's the Kapex.  The 850 bench unit doesn't exactly match any Systainer height but is close to a Sys-III.

Ah... a missed opportunity for system behavior... in a Festool!?!?!?

Maybe they will fix it in the next version...  possibly the one that goes with the plug-it version of the tool...?

;D

Thank you for the correction!

 

[PreferrablyWood]

After buying of ton of sandpaper and the sleeved hose, I've got a desire for a powerful tool, the HL 850 is on my list, I know I can use it for practical things like planing a door to fit, planning rough lumber to make outdoor pieces framworks for plantings or things for children playground inventory.. But the main draw is the rustic treatments for timber construction, big outdoor benches etc. So I'd get it with the to finer rustic heads. I was wondering if anyone has use the rustic heads to make anti slip surfaces for wood platforms or stairs.. I know in one location I'm familiar with they have several wooden stairways that are treacherously slippery when when wet. Some grooving in the surface would solve this problem for sure..

 

[leakyroof]

After buying of ton of sandpaper and the sleeved hose, I've got a desire for a powerful tool, the HL 850 is on my list, I know I can use it for practical things like planing a door to fit, planning rough lumber to make outdoor pieces framworks for plantings or things for children playground inventory.. But the main draw is the rustic treatments for timber construction, big outdoor benches etc. So I'd get it with the to finer rustic heads. I was wondering if anyone has use the rustic heads to make anti slip surfaces for wood platforms or stairs.. I know in one location I'm familiar with they have several wooden stairways that are treacherously slippery when when wet. Some grooving in the surface would solve this problem for sure..

. I have all 3 Rustic Planer Heads, but have never used them to texture stairs. Interesting thought though.

 

[PreferrablyWood]

After buying of ton of sandpaper and the sleeved hose, I've got a desire for a powerful tool, the HL 850 is on my list, I know I can use it for practical things like planing a door to fit, planning rough lumber to make outdoor pieces framworks for plantings or things for children playground inventory.. But the main draw is the rustic treatments for timber construction, big outdoor benches etc. So I'd get it with the to finer rustic heads. I was wondering if anyone has use the rustic heads to make anti slip surfaces for wood platforms or stairs.. I know in one location I'm familiar with they have several wooden stairways that are treacherously slippery when when wet. Some grooving in the surface would solve this problem for sure..

. I have all 3 Rustic Planer Heads, but have never used them to texture stairs. Interesting thought though.

I have actually seen some of what looks like the finest grad rustic head straight gooved treatment on som teak plankwork promenade.. It's probably done at the mill though. Another use would be the medium heads grooving in straight lines on benches to give the water something to drain along so the seat dries faster..

 

[rst]

I used mine this summer to cut the angles for a 2x12 and 2x10 that I made a temporary 12' long header with to hold up my 8/12 ceiling while I removed an exterior wall.  I used the collection bag rather than a hose and it worked great...at least as long as I remembered to empty the bag every 3rd pass' or so.  The auxilary fence made it easy to hold the angle. 

 

[andreasg]

Perhaps I could rig some sort of extension or feather board.

I believe I read somewhere that it is designed to be the height of a sys1 so you can use those as extensions.

That's the Kapex.  The 850 bench unit doesn't exactly match any Systainer height but is close to a Sys-III.

Seth

Just to be 100% sure, the "top" of the Kapex is flat to the top of sustainer 1 when placed on the floor? Wanna prepare a portable miter-station for the Kapex before I make the purchase.

 

[Holmz]

... I recommend the Anti-Static hoses to prevent build-up from static.

You don't say.

 

[leakyroof]

... I recommend the Anti-Static hoses to prevent build-up from static.

You don't say.

  The poster wasn't sure if the extra money was worth it for an AS hose over the non-AS hoses.

 

[leakyroof]

... I recommend the Anti-Static hoses to prevent build-up from static.

You don't say.

  The poster wasn't sure if the extra money was worth it for an AS hose over the non-AS hoses.  Besides, that was clear back in last year..... [poke]

 

[tiralie]

I'm not sure how I got the dish out. Um?

Make sure not to tip the plane up from the back when starting your cut and make sure the "parking device" on the rear is up and doesn't catch the edge or it will cause the planer to dip into the surface. Set the front plate of the planner on the edge of the work surface, start it with pressure on the front and then shift the pressure from the front to the back as you move the plane along the edge and off the back.

I didn't know the 850 only works with the 36mm hose. The salesman should have said so. Borrowed the hose from the Kapex. Back to the store for the hose. Not sure if the anti static hose is $50 better than the standard hose.

You can use the smaller hose by sticking the end all the way into the dust vent on the 850. I wouldn't use it for a lot of planning or rebating but for cleaning up an end grain cut etc. no problem as the chips are small.

 

[tiralie]

What about master planer Paul Sellers type of work?  (I think he's a rock star)
cleaning up rough lumber, removing bows, raising a panel smooth and such?

A low angle jack (not a #7) is a great tool for this.
It's a good work out too.
Paul Sellers is very skilled and makes this look easy.
Tim