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Thickness planer – planing solid timber to a uniform thickness
A thickness planer machines a timber workpiece to a set thickness. The previously surface-planed reference face rests on the thicknessing table; the opposite face is machined parallel to it. This produces a workpiece of uniform thickness.
Operation and construction
The height of the thicknessing table determines the finished dimension. Feed rollers transport the workpiece while the cutterblock removes material from its upper face. Depending on the machine, table height is adjusted manually or electrically, with displays or positioning controls supporting adjustment.
Applications
Thickness planers produce dimensionally consistent solid timber components, for example for furniture and interior joinery. Where fitted, variable feed speed allows adjustment to the machining task.
Application and classification
Surface planing establishes the flat reference face; thicknessing produces the parallel opposite face. Working width, height capacity, depth of cut and feed speed depend on the machine. Different cutterblock systems and additional table rollers are equipment-dependent features.
