Planer Thicknessers

New and used planer thicknessers for sale from Sedgwick, SCM and Minimax, from 255mm machines for small workshops to 520mm machines for daily production, including single phase models. We deliver, install and commission every machine, train your operators, and supply servicing and spare parts afterwards. Finance is available on all of them.

What Does a Planer Thicknesser Do?

It combines two machines in one. In planer mode, it flattens one face of a board and squares an edge to it. In thicknesser mode, it brings the board to an even thickness, parallel to that flat face. You switch between the two by lifting the planer tables. It costs less and takes up less floor space than a separate surface planer and thicknesser. The trade-off is the time it takes to switch over. If you also need a saw and a spindle in the same space, a combination machine does all four jobs.

Planer Thicknessers We Supply

• Minimax FS30 C and FS30G: 300mm machines for smaller workshops, including a single phase model with a Tersa cutterblock.
• Minimax FS41 Classic, FS41 ES, FS41E and FS52 ES: 410mm and 520mm machines.
• Sedgwick PT, MB and CP: British-built machines in 255mm, 308mm and 410mm widths.
• SCM Nova FS410 and FS520: heavy-duty machines for professional workshops.
• SCM L’Invincibile FS7: SCM’s top-of-the-range planer thicknesser.

Choosing a Planer Thicknesser

A 300mm machine suits most small joinery work. Go for 410mm or 520mm if you work with wider boards and panels. A Tersa or spiral cutterblock makes knife changes quicker and runs quieter than standard knives. Check whether you need single phase or three phase before you order.