Record Planer Thicknesser

[Dave_G]

Hi,

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the Record PT260 planer thicknesser andthe PT 260 X? Just wondering.

All the best,

David

 

[Scott]

I could be wrong but is the "x" not the latest one with the open leg base as opposed to the earlier model with the cabinet base (?). :?

 

[Dave_G]

Scott,

I have no idea if its just the open leg design that is the difference - the spec between the two seems identical?

Cheers,

David

 

[Scott]

I think that's the only difference to be honest. The open leg base has a couple of wheels IIRC so it can be moved about.

I'm fairly sure there isn't a difference in the mechanics of the thing.

It's just a different coloured clone of all the other EB260 clones (apart, of course, from the special Record "sprayed on in a sawmill" non-stick finish on the tables!)

You buying?

 

[Dave_G]

Hi Scott,

Yes I'm thinking of buying one as part of the Record spring promotion.

All the best,

David

 

[Scott]

You might have read my comments about mine in earlier threads but I'd advise you try to see the actual machine you're buying whilst clutching a straightedge and a pair of winding sticks!

My tables are not flat and fence is in wind.

All the best

 

[Dave_G]

Scott,

Can you post a link to your thread??

David

 

[Scott]

It wasn't actually mine. It was in response to someone else's. I'll have a rake and see if I can find it

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Scott,

Can you post a link to your thread??

David

I think it might be a thread I started, moaning about the rubbish fence. The thread started with me asking if there are any after market fence upgrades. At the time it was mentioned that a new design fence might have been on the cards, but as yet nothing. I cured mine by making the fence fixed at 90deg. all in all it does the job, but oh the bxxxdy fence drove me nuts. :x

 

[Scott]

Here and here