Medium-sized planer thicknesser for home workshop use Body and tables constructed from rigid aluminium castings Heavy duty steel sheet stand with storage 260mm wide two-blade planer block 2.2kW motor Adjustable table height gives a generous 3mm maximum cutting depth Cutter block rotates at 6,500 rpm Two double-edged disposable knives Removable outfeed table Deep extruded aluminium fence adjustable for angle Full width cutter guard Anti kick-back fingers on thicknesser feed No-volt-release switch with emergency stop Dust hood
Axminster AWEPT106 Planer Thicknesser
A good machine for a home workshop where there is a need for a medium-sized planer thicknesser. The body and tables are constructed from rigid aluminium castings and the stand from heavy duty steel sheet, all of which give a very solid feel to the machine. The 260mm wide two-blade planer block is driven by a 2.2kW motor and will prove more than adequate for the majority of small home user applications, although a 16 amp supply may prove necessary in those situations where the voltage is on the low side. The generous 3mm maximum cutting depth is useful when cleaning up rough sawn or twisted timber. The cutter block, which rotates at 6500rpm, is fitted with two double-edged disposable knives which can be easily replaced without the need for complicated re-setting of the height. Among the additional features which make this machine such good value for money are a removable outfeed table for easy access to the thicknesser, deep extruded aluminium fence adjustable for angle, full width cutter guard, anti kick-back fingers on the thicknesser feed, no-volt-release switch with emergency stop and a dust hood for extracting from above and below the table.
Axminster AWEPT106 Planer Thicknesser
Model
AWEPT106
Cuts per Minute
13,000
Dust Extraction Outlet
100mm
Feed Speed
3.5m/min
Knives
HSS(Disposable) x 2
Max Depth of Cut
3mm
Max Planing Width
260mm
Max Thicknesser Capacity
160mm
Nett Weight
70kg
Overall L x W x H
1,120 x 780 x 950mm
Power
2.2kW
Rating
Trade
Length of Table
1,040mm
Good Workhorse
"A good all round machine for the price, remarkably quite in operation, the only minor niggle is the placement of the power switch and mains cable, the plug in cable is a good idea, but the layout is such that when plugged in the door of the stand cannot be opened. Also it could be said the NVR switch is too prone to being hit accidently by the knee/leg when in front of the machine. However it is also readily available in an emergency, so it is half a dozen of one and six of the other."
- Mr Niall Hammond
AWEPT106
"Assembly can be fun and I had to cut a corner on a cabinet panel to get it to fit. Nuts and bolts are a bit poor quality and the instructions a bit "fluffy" to say the least. However fire it up and what a treat. Plenty of power and great value. there is a very nice feel to this machine. For me the only thing that lets it down is the fence is a bit hit and miss to set at 90 degrees. "
- Mr Brian Williams
Axminster AWEPT106 Planer/Thicknesser
"I previously owned a very similar model sold by Axminster, branded Perform CCNPT - which represented very good value for the hobbyist's money.
My main concerns were with the quality and accuracy of the fence and that you have to remove the outfeed table to get to the thicknesser. Otherwise, it does what's asked of it and now appears to come with an improved TRADE-rating."
- Mr O. Parry-Jones
Axminster Power Tool Centre Ltd, Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5PH. United Kingdom. VAT Reg. No. GB 792 4137 16. eCommerce by Paraspar