Fox Planer Thicknesser Manually
17.10.2019
Aug 30, 2013 How to set up a budget model planer thicknesser. The generic budget planer thicknesser, as badged by the likes of Axminster, Perform, Kity, Elekra Beckum, etc. Tiranga mp3 songs free download dj. Can produce good results if set up. Hi all, I've just taken delivery of a Fox F22-565 planer thicknesser. I've never used one before and the instructions are brief to say the. Fox Machines DIY and bricolage power tools with professional performances. Home - Product - Planer & thicknesser - F22-564/250 Fox Machines. F22-564/250 Planer thicknesser with max planing mm 254 and max height 120 mm-max planing width: 254 mm-range of cutting depth: from 0 up to 120 mm.
Good value for money I'll be honest, this was the cheapest planer thicknesser I could find. I only need it for light, occasional duties so couldn't justify spending a very much. Of course, it's never going to be the most solid, precision, robust piece of equipment on the planet, but the quality exceeds the cost by some distance. It's quite noisy since the motor isn't the more expensive induction type found on more expensive equipment, but when have you heard a planer being quiet in use?
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The user manual may not be entirely accurate, but you'll manage.
Just a quick post for somwhere to put comments. The model covered is a Woodstar PT85 which seems to be very similar to other makes. The videos have received knocking on for 70,000 views on Youtube and there are plenty of folks who have them useful.It’s few years on from my original review and my woodstar is still working OK so the conclusion ” OK for the money” could now be upgraded to ” Good for the Money”Anyway I’ve just had a comment through direct to my email that I’ve reposted down in the comments. If you have any experiance you would like to add please feel free.Cheers. OnComment reposted from email:-Your piece in planers was utterly, utterly brilliant!I have just taken delivery of the new fox version (I expect all theothers will be similar).
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The fence is now extruded aly ‘plank’ about12mm thick and actually pretty rigid, good enough.A locknut-lever is provided to lock the thickness setting (replacing oneof the socket screws on the back). There are some minor changes to thedust extraction and the thicknesser extension table.It still seems to take a 1/2mm cut on zero setting though.I’m pretty pleased but haven’t used it in anger.I have their saw bench (as I notice you do) but I am less happy aboutthis. The combined angle and height locking collar is an arse.
Theheight changes when you lock it up, and you lose any carefully set ‘0’degrees. Its either for the skip, or more likely some heavy-dutymodification of the faceplate to install something usable.I also bought (yes, a busy time) the similar spindle moulder (really abench router). Because the new ones come with only one collet I chosethe older one (a draper as it happens) which had four (1/4″, 6mm, 12mm,1/2″) which covers the tools I have and make it easy to buy cheap USones if required. This required squaring up (just one way neededluckily) the cutterhead to get better than 1mm in 100mm, and a making abetter fence that allowed the use of finger guides etc and which wasactually square.Anyway well done a most useful website. Thanks I’m glad to hear you found the review useful.
It sounds like a few of the details have been addressed (or the Fox version has always been better detailed)You can set the blades lower but if too low the feed roller leaves marks on the surface, 0.5 mm does sound like a bit high for the minimum cut so you shoulld be able to reduce that with some trial and error.The saw bench is cheap and cheerful. The height adjustment is a bit loose, I find it changes when the machine is started up. So to get the right depth you need to guess or make some trial cuts. It also chages a bit under load, there’s play and flex in the links.
The angle setting I’ve found to be OK although I did adjust the zero stop, I seem to remember it being hard to get to but it made mine useable. The power and depth of cut and eventual accuracy have been good enough for me for now although I’ve often considered an upgrade or maybe a band saw.CheersAndy. OnHiI am new to woodworking, and just starting out as a hobby.
I have been keenly following your videos and notice you have both a planer thicknesser (jointer) and a planer thicknesser.I can seeking to purchase one of the following, my budget is £300Triton Planer Thicknesser 317mmFox F22-564-250 10″ x 5″ Planer ThicknesserI am slightly confused as they are both called the same but look very different. My understanding is that the Fox (jointer) should provide a flat surface, although your video suggests it will but not brilliantly based on your similar machine.
In another video of yours ” Bowed, Twisted Timber (Lumber) Planing, easy HOW TO” you demonstrate using the Triton equivalent. Therefore you demonstrate they can do the same thing.As you have both similar machines, my question is simple Given the choice and my limited budget, which would your purchase.I hope you time to respond ( I am buying in the next week), you seem very busy, and I must say your web site is awesome.Thanks.Steve.
Eric onHi AndyI have just purchased the Sip version of the same tool. It has some minor differences like the fence and its fixing which is with 2 socket head screws.I haven’t used it yet but will bear in mind the points about the in table adjustment. I notice you dont have any hoses connected to the chip collector.
My Sip has come with a hose and a collection bag. Are these any use?The manual is not great so i am thankful for your video.I presume the fence has to be removed as a thicknesser so the collector can be fitted to operate the interlock switch.Have you had to replace the cutters or can they be sharpened?. Axel onHi Sir,Many thanks for this useful article.I bought the same machine beginning of 2015 and all the issues you are mentioning remain.I used the planner part for the first time really yesterday and have been super bothered by the difference of height between the left and the right of the in feed table. I was a bit unconfident but even took off the blades and placed them back to be sure they were parallel to the axis.Well now I will try to give it a little slap as you do, hopefully it will temporarily fix the issue!I am now reading your explanations about the different types of lumber and it is of great interest.Many thanks for your help Sir, carry on doing great stuff!. OnHi Eric,Apologies for the late response, I getting loads of spam comments and don’t always spot the genuine ones straight away.Hopefully he Sip Collector bag will work OK. Watch out that the Cowl / hose doesn’t get clogged up. If the chips /shavings get backed up it ends up marking the planned surface.Yes the collector mounts on the top after removing the fence.No I’ve not had to replace he cutter yet although I have had to remove them and made a simple jig to regrind them after a nick on a hidden nail.
A diamond card can be used with the blades in place in between full sharpenings. OnHi Andy,Went to use my – similar – version of the PT85 today, starting with lowering the planer table to remove the Dust Cover.