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Working with woodcutting machinery
Thicknesser
Used after the surface planer to reduce thicknesses.
The cutter block is totally enclosed
Height adjustment by 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)
The main danger is from ejected material, hence anti-kickback feet are fitted
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 2024-10-18