Sherwood Combination Planers are a compact and versatile thicknesser / planer suitable for all types of wood machining applications. They are the perfect combination machine for the enthusiast and professional woodworker alike.
Dimensioning timber is a fundamental process of woodworking. And a combination thicknesser / planer is the perfect machine to complete this work, especially if you have limited workshop space. Sherwood combination machines are compact, robust and are of a simple design meaning they are easy to tune and maintain.
Combination thicknesser / planers are useful for woodworkers of all skill levels. Once you have learned how to tune and use your combination machine, you can dimension timber with ease. No workshop, whether enthusiast or professional, should be without good dimensioning machinery.
The Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Planer
- Powerful 2400W (3.0HP) 15A motor
- 3 x HSS straight blade cutter head
- Built in mobility kit
- 305mm wide planing capacity
- 305 x 230mm thicknessing capacity
- Easy changeover from planer to thicknesser
- Precision ground cast iron worktable
- Aluminium fence and European blade guard
- Lever worktable height adjustment with depth of cut gauge
- Winding thicknessing adjustment with digital & metric depth of cut gauge
- Mechanical on / off switch
- Feed rollers on / off lever
- 102mm dust port
Please note – this machine has a 15A Plug
Conveniently compact
The Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Planer is available in either a spiral cutter head or straight blade head version. This machine offers all the features of even larger combination machines yet remains conveniently compact.
Built in mobility kit
This combination machine also features a built-in mobility kit making it the easiest combo to move around. The Sherwood 12in combination is the perfect for enthusiasts and professionals who need to thickness and plane wood, yet also need a compact and very mobile machine.
Straight HSS blade cutter head
This Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Planer features three straight blades along the length of the cutter head. The blades are made from High Speed Steel (HSS) which are tough and abrasive resistant. These straight blades are economical and can be resharpened repeatedly.
Easy mode changeover
The Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Planer is very easy and quick to change from planer mode to thicknesser mode. Release the two worktable locking handles. Lift the one-piece worktable. Lower the thicknessing worktable and flip the dust port into position. Go! And because the worktable is made as one piece, no additional alignment or tuning is required.
Aluminium fence and Euro blade guard
The aluminium fence is long, tall and hard fixes in position via two locking handles. The European styled blade guard is easily adjusted and provides you with maximum protection when using such a wide blade machine. Plane with confidence on your Sherwood 12in combo.
5-Year warranty
All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other combination thicknesser / planer in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Machine.
Plenty of grunt
Your Sherwood 12in combo features a very powerful 2400W (3.0HP) motor. No matter what material you are machining, or how much of it there is, this machine has all the power you need.
Straight blade cutter head
Your 12in Sherwood combo is available with a Straight Blade Cutter Head. Straight Blade Cutter Heads feature HHS straight bevelled blades along the length of the head. Straight blades are economical and can be resharpened repeatedly. With the right gear, this sharpening task can be completed in your own workshop.
Digital thicknesser gauge
For super precision machining, this 12in combination machines thicknesser includes a programmable digital height of cut gauge. For routine machining there is also a mechanical metric height of cut gauge. Whatever your level of accuracy obsession, you are covered.
Compact with built in mobility kit
The great thing about combination machines is that they are effectively two machines in one. They are compact and save space. This means they are great for smaller workshops or workshops where space is at a premium. This combination machines also features a built-in mobility kit. It can be easily moved around the workshop without special lifting gear or having to worry about the machine settings. Stick it in the corner, pull it out when you need it.
Easy and quick mode changeover
A combination machine is a compromise between time and space. Yes, you gain more space. However, you will spend some time changing the mode of the machine. The good news is that the Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Planer is very easy and quick to change from planer mode to thicknesser mode. And because the worktable is made as one piece, no additional alignment or tuning is required.
Robust low maintenance construction
Sherwod combination machines are of a straightforward design. Are robustly built. And require minimal maintenance. This means your Sherwood combination machine is easy to use, will go the distance and requires little in the way of maintenance. More time spent woodworking.
5-Year warranty
All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other combination thicknesser / planer in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 12in Lift-Up Combination Machine.