Scheppach Planer Thicknesser Differences

[Mike Vastano]

Hi All

A new Scheppach Planer/Thicknesser (special edition) has appeared and its very similar to an existing one down to the price anybody know what the differences are.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-ht8 ... 230v/6926j
http://www.screwfix.com/p/scheppach-hms ... 230v/4011f

One site (Not screwfix) describes the older one (the non special edition) as having a superior fence but I am not sure.

What do you all think? any ideas?

 

[Mike Vastano]

For your info
This is the site that mentions the fence and also the limited edition (HT 850) is cheaper than the non limited edition (HMS 2000) with them and also a free set of blades.

http://www.kendaltools.co.uk/shop/woodw ... machinery/

which sounds like a good deal but if the HMS 2000 has a better fence then I am confused.

 

[Alexfn]

That planer is sold under a few different brands. I was tempted buy it at one point because it seemed portable but after reading all the reviews it put me off.. Those machines have really mixed reviews.

Does anyone have one?

 

[Mike Vastano]

Hi Alexfn

Yes I have also found the same but after reading as much as I can I am under the impression that as long as you take your time and don't overstress the machine you can get some good results.