Which planer / thicknesser? I am upgrading my trusty Elektra Beckum HC260 combination planer / thicknesser (or "jointer / planer" if you're in the USA) and looking at the available options within my budget.
0:00 Why I'm Upgrading
1:36 My Requirements
3:19 Available Options
6:51 Additional Options!
8:09 Conclusion
Links:
How I Sharpen And Set Planer Knives: https://youtu.be/wN8B-deBVW4?si=ubTr293AIafkFdEH
My LumberJack TS1800 Table Saw Review https://youtu.be/3huYfNfCXyg?si=Wf32IR7W73jdYAgB
LumberJack 5% discount code RAGNBONE at checkout https://www.lumberjacktools.co.uk as an affiliate I may earn from qualifying purchases
HUGE THANKS to Ben @HewAndAwe Paul @BrookesWood John @JohnMcGrathManInShed and Stew @BischBaschBosch for allowing me to use their visuals - taken from the following videos:
Hew & Awe - Helical Head Cutter Problems https://youtu.be/WWT5GJdR3-U?si=J6Ig2FSq2dCuVtXd
BrookesWood Builds Review of LumberJack PT305
John McGrath's Review of Charnwood W583 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKIsFXXoumY
Bisch Basch Bosch Review of iTech 260S https://youtu.be/tCLbrnRoa74?si=NAyYmt-UYxv9zGal
The machines I am considering are:
LumberJack PT305
Charnwood W583
Hammer A2-26
Record Power PT107
Record Power PT107HB
Axminster AW2260S
Charnwood PT10S
iTech 260SS
Record Power PT310
