Thanks Axminster, this is the single best setup tutorial on the internet. After spending around a week on trying to adjust my new Jet rjd 310hh this helped me to get to a 0,1mm tolerance throughout the entire bed in 45 mins. Thanks again!
Came across this video when looking to set up blades on a diy jointer. Excellent video on how to set up a machine. Big fan of Axminster tools and if I come into some new found wealth will be the first place I go to buy a professional joiner thicknesser. Hears hoping and thanks for video
Great guide. I've set the blades and tables up on my Axminster AW128PT so the planer is perfect. However, the thicknesser does not cut 'square' - one side cuts slightly thicker than the other. Would be great to have a video on how to adjust the thicknesser to produce 'square' cuts.
Fantastic video. It pays off to do these: I’m researching reasonably priced planer thicknessers and this video basically made yours the top contender so far.
These spiral planers are incredible, I have one, a very quiet machine that even my elderly neighbours do not hear to moan about. Just a observation, did anyone else notice when Craig had adjusted the fence side of the infeed table, he kept his hand on the straight edge on the infeed side rather than the outfeed side, there is no surprise that any feeler gauge would slide under a straight edge when held. It can feel very troubling and irritating undoing the lift bolts, turning a mil or two then tightening up over and over again but when it is all completely flat and co-planer, the satisfaction is a huge smile. My best advice is set yourself aside a couple of hours to sort this.
I have the older model and asked if there was an upgrade , but it seems they are so different as not be possible owing to bearing placement.😢 The older models make too much noise and need the blades setting after any catch😢
Can I just say thank you I’m trying to save up for a decent thicknesser planer all I have is a Screwfix Titan death trap. I’m disabled use a wheelchair but looking at this one or any spiral cutter block as my hands are rubbish and the least amount of setting up the better. If I got one from yourselves in future is there any help I can get to get into my shed / workshop it’s 16ft x 10ft but would need a wheel kit for it. It’s getting it into shed is problem for me. But thanks again very helpful video cheers Steve 👨🏼🦽
What a great video. Love Axmimster Tools. Can't wait for my Workshop Planar Thicknesser to arrive, it's on back order... Can you do a video for the AW2260S please?
How are you getting on with that video for the AW2260S? Having a tough time setting mine up at the moment. Waiting for someone to ring me back at the moment :)
Following this with excellent result for planing. The surfaces are not getting parallel after thicknessing. How can I adjust the thicknesser table to the spiral cutter?
Many thanks gor this video, i learned a lot. Do you know the wrench size ? 8mm is to large. With caliper i measured 7.5mm. Is that correct ? Or is it in inch ? Wrench for the blade holder bolts
Brilliant - dont have that model but will rush out and check settings on my smaller model. (did I miss it or did you not go back and do the other infeed table adjusting bolt?) - Sorry if I was looking away.
Thank you for a great video! I have an at260spt and have made the mistake of turning the adjustment handle for the infeed table without unlocking the table lock first so now the infeed table isn’t parallel to the outfeed table. Do you know how I can fix it?
Hi - my problem is that even if I lower the out feed table to the lowest level, it still does not grab the wood (I.e. its too high and I can’t see anyway of adjusting it lower). I tried to solve this with the levelling bolts on the other side, but even with both of those disengaged, the blades don’t grab the wood. Is there an easy solution I’m missing?
Dear Mr Barry Have you been able to check the drive roller height, as it would appear that they are too high and not pulling the timber through.The roller height are adjustable as they are sprung loaded. Kevin Specialist Technical Advisor Axminster Tools Phone: 03332406406 Web: www.axminstertools.com [www.axminstertools.com]
Too bad the 310 model doesn’t have a way to adjust the backside of the table. It’s basically a £3000 thicknesses because it’s impossible to achieve and maintain planer alignment.
Hi there, you should only have to adjust the table when you first get it, and it's also recommended after each time of usage/starting a new project, to ensure the settings remain the same, as in some cases you'll need to move the table whilst cutting to hit all the areas, then reset it again. If you need further help, our technical team are on hand to answer questions www.axminstertools.com/contact
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Thanks Axminster, this is the single best setup tutorial on the internet. After spending around a week on trying to adjust my new Jet rjd 310hh this helped me to get to a 0,1mm tolerance throughout the entire bed in 45 mins. Thanks again!
Came across this video when looking to set up blades on a diy jointer. Excellent video on how to set up a machine. Big fan of Axminster tools and if I come into some new found wealth will be the first place I go to buy a professional joiner thicknesser. Hears hoping and thanks for video
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🙂
Superb quality video. Just got my first second hand surfacer and didn't have much of a clue how to set tables. Thanks so much! Great content
Me too. I am just changing the blades on my second hand Axminster, always got a bit (too much) of snipe. So pleased I will be able to address this.
Great guide. I've set the blades and tables up on my Axminster AW128PT so the planer is perfect. However, the thicknesser does not cut 'square' - one side cuts slightly thicker than the other. Would be great to have a video on how to adjust the thicknesser to produce 'square' cuts.
Fantastic straight forward guide. Well done.
Fantastic video. It pays off to do these: I’m researching reasonably priced planer thicknessers and this video basically made yours the top contender so far.
Great guide i will be setting up my machine basen on this, i have not been able to find any other video on a similar machine at all
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Excellent explanation, very well presented. Thank you!
Wonderful video brilliant explanation and demonstration thank you. Very informative.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Absolutely excellent video. Thank you kindly. 👍👍
These spiral planers are incredible, I have one, a very quiet machine that even my elderly neighbours do not hear to moan about.
Just a observation, did anyone else notice when Craig had adjusted the fence side of the infeed table, he kept his hand on the straight edge on the infeed side rather than the outfeed side, there is no surprise that any feeler gauge would slide under a straight edge when held.
It can feel very troubling and irritating undoing the lift bolts, turning a mil or two then tightening up over and over again but when it is all completely flat and co-planer, the satisfaction is a huge smile.
My best advice is set yourself aside a couple of hours to sort this.
I have the older model and asked if there was an upgrade , but it seems they are so different as not be possible owing to bearing placement.😢 The older models make too much noise and need the blades setting after any catch😢
An excellent video. Thank you.
Can I just say thank you I’m trying to save up for a decent thicknesser planer all I have is a Screwfix Titan death trap. I’m disabled use a wheelchair but looking at this one or any spiral cutter block as my hands are rubbish and the least amount of setting up the better. If I got one from yourselves in future is there any help I can get to get into my shed / workshop it’s 16ft x 10ft but would need a wheel kit for it. It’s getting it into shed is problem for me.
But thanks again very helpful video cheers Steve 👨🏼🦽
Great video 👍
Great review. One that really helps
Thanks for the upload very informative and certainly useful for me 👍🏻
Great demonstration
What a great video. Love Axmimster Tools. Can't wait for my Workshop Planar Thicknesser to arrive, it's on back order... Can you do a video for the AW2260S please?
Hi Ash, what lovely comments! Thank you. Yes there will be a video coming soon, so watch this space. Ensure you're subscribed to get notified!
How are you getting on with that video for the AW2260S? Having a tough time setting mine up at the moment. Waiting for someone to ring me back at the moment :)
Hi George, I am sorry you are having trouble. We are working on it and it will be released soon.
Thank you
Following this with excellent result for planing. The surfaces are not getting parallel after thicknessing. How can I adjust the thicknesser table to the spiral cutter?
Many thanks gor this video, i learned a lot. Do you know the wrench size ?
8mm is to large. With caliper i measured 7.5mm. Is that correct ? Or is it in inch ?
Wrench for the blade holder bolts
Nice in depth can u do same type of in depth for bench top thicknesser?
Hi Jako J :) Please contact our team who will be able to advise - sales@axminstertools.com or 03332 406406
Brilliant - dont have that model but will rush out and check settings on my smaller model. (did I miss it or did you not go back and do the other infeed table adjusting bolt?) - Sorry if I was looking away.
Is any setup or tuning required for the thicknesser portion?
Thank you for a great video! I have an at260spt and have made the mistake of turning the adjustment handle for the infeed table without unlocking the table lock first so now the infeed table isn’t parallel to the outfeed table. Do you know how I can fix it?
Hello,
I would recommend contacting our Technical team on technicalsupport@axminstertools.com.
Sam
Thank u.. very informative...
What kind of wheel kit is used on the planer?
Hi Sören,
We would recommend our part number 101700.
Sam
Hi - my problem is that even if I lower the out feed table to the lowest level, it still does not grab the wood (I.e. its too high and I can’t see anyway of adjusting it lower). I tried to solve this with the levelling bolts on the other side, but even with both of those disengaged, the blades don’t grab the wood. Is there an easy solution I’m missing?
Dear Mr Barry
Have you been able to check the drive roller height, as it would appear that they are too high and not pulling the timber through.The roller height are adjustable as they are sprung loaded.
Kevin
Specialist Technical Advisor
Axminster Tools
Phone: 03332406406
Web: www.axminstertools.com [www.axminstertools.com]
Too bad the 310 model doesn’t have a way to adjust the backside of the table. It’s basically a £3000 thicknesses because it’s impossible to achieve and maintain planer alignment.
Hi there, you should only have to adjust the table when you first get it, and it's also recommended after each time of usage/starting a new project, to ensure the settings remain the same, as in some cases you'll need to move the table whilst cutting to hit all the areas, then reset it again. If you need further help, our technical team are on hand to answer questions www.axminstertools.com/contact
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