lathepilot
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Available to the enthusiastic is a cast iron surface Planer.
It has been superceded by a PT project
so it has to go.
It is a Metalclad 9" surface planer (50+ years old??) in need of a bit of TLC.
It consists of:
A HEAVY cast iron stand.
Main base casting.
5 foot approx overall planing tables (one knob missing)
Fence assembly (has a crack in the angle adjustment bracket but not a serious problem)
No blades - £15 new on Ebay (9"/230mm) possibly less elsewhere.
The motor is not present. It needs about 2Hp+, 2850RPM motor with a double or triple pulley twice the circumference of the one on the main shaft to get up to 5500-6000 rpm. Ebay shows these bits up regularly enough. Machine mart should also have a solution.
One bearing block has cracked and been welded a long time ago. I doubt this would be a problem but replacement might be required.
Top/bridge guard also missing.
I'm sure this machine has lots left in it. It is longer than most small surface planers and really heavy for what it is. In combination with a table-top thicknesser it could make an economical combo. It must weigh in excess of 250KG but it would be a shame to scrap it. It breaks down into bits to move it though!
It is a simple machine and needs some simple solutions and improvisation to bring it back to life.
If anyone would like to dabble, it is available to collect from Central Lancashire for a couple of tenners (talk to me!). I would like to see it go to someone that will actually use it.
PM me if you are interested or have any questions.
Ta, Thom.
Remember, cast iron is not just for Christmas. It's for life. :wink:
It has been superceded by a PT project
so it has to go.
It is a Metalclad 9" surface planer (50+ years old??) in need of a bit of TLC.
It consists of:
A HEAVY cast iron stand.
Main base casting.
5 foot approx overall planing tables (one knob missing)
Fence assembly (has a crack in the angle adjustment bracket but not a serious problem)
No blades - £15 new on Ebay (9"/230mm) possibly less elsewhere.
The motor is not present. It needs about 2Hp+, 2850RPM motor with a double or triple pulley twice the circumference of the one on the main shaft to get up to 5500-6000 rpm. Ebay shows these bits up regularly enough. Machine mart should also have a solution.
One bearing block has cracked and been welded a long time ago. I doubt this would be a problem but replacement might be required.
Top/bridge guard also missing.
I'm sure this machine has lots left in it. It is longer than most small surface planers and really heavy for what it is. In combination with a table-top thicknesser it could make an economical combo. It must weigh in excess of 250KG but it would be a shame to scrap it. It breaks down into bits to move it though!
It is a simple machine and needs some simple solutions and improvisation to bring it back to life.
If anyone would like to dabble, it is available to collect from Central Lancashire for a couple of tenners (talk to me!). I would like to see it go to someone that will actually use it.
PM me if you are interested or have any questions.
Ta, Thom.
Remember, cast iron is not just for Christmas. It's for life. :wink:
