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strange request for planer thicknesser information??

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
In Europe we mostly use a combined planer thicknesser all built into one cabinet.Not always but most modern units are like this.I have to be careful as what we call a planer you call a jointer and what we call a thicknesser I believe you guys call a thickness planer.I think that's correct, anyway I have a nice new modern planer with thicknesser all in one unit but recently I also bought a multico planer with a sepearate thicknesser attachment does anyone klnow how this attachment works ? Also were they used at all in USA? It is a large heavy strange looking contraption but it all came together with no instructions it's an oldie they don't make them anymore.Now before any one asks me whay I bought this unit I wanted to have to sepearate units as I find this easier rather than knock down building up everytime I want to plane (joint) or thickness (plane) .I guess I am just curious about how this little monster works.kindest regards Alistair
 
#5 ·
If you can get the make, & model number, you may find a manual on the internet.

Some of the old tools sites can help.
 
#7 ·
It's in the corner of my machine shop under a pile of stuff right now as I intend to make it like new also ,I am having new heating installed right now so everything has been moved give me a few days thanks.Alistair
 
#10 ·
if you want to try to research further you might try
www.owwm.com
(old wood working machines)
it's a group similar to lj that focus's collecting, reburbishing, ect.
nice bunch of folks like here
gave me tons of feedback on an antique 12" jointer i picked up a couple years ago
you'll probly get the same-need pics, model #, ser. #, etc.
 
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