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--- equipment:woodshop:charnwood_pt10s_planer_thicknesser [2024/06/17 19:51] – nough
+++ equipment:woodshop:charnwood_pt10s_planer_thicknesser [2024/11/19 21:42] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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   * **NO scaffold boards or dirty wood.** (Cement, dirt and grit will damage and blunt the blades.)
-===== Basic Guidelines (Copied from Manual) =====
+==== Manual ====
-{{ :equipment:woodshop:pt10s:convex_concave.png?400|}}
+Much of the below information is taken from the manual. That said, please read the whole page prior to taking your induction!
-When you have finished with the Planer Thicknesser, clean it and return it to planing mode.
-Before starting your cuts, determine which face of the wood should be cut first. It is best practice to flatten the concave side of the wood with the planer, and then use the thicknesser to flatten the convex side.
+{{ :equipment:woodshop:pt10s-owners-manual.pdf |PT10S Manual}}
+===== Basic Guidelines =====
+Before starting, check that the dust extractor is not full. If it is full, take the bag out to the building's green skip and fit a new one.
+Before starting, check that you have enough infeed and outfeed space. If not, you will need to move the planer thicknesser
+When you have finished with the Planer Thicknesser, clean it and return it to planing mode. You will likely need to vacuum it, as the dust extractor does not extract 100% of dust.
+==== MOVING THE PLANER THICKNESSER ====
+  - There is a caster on each corner of the planer thicknesser. The back two are permanently on the ground. The front two need to be activated by standing on the foot lever.
+  - Stand on the foot lever on each side of the planer thicknesser.
+  - It should now be easy to pull the planer thicknesser forward until there is enough infeed and outfeed space for your work. Note that the infeed and outfeed sides for planing mode and thicknessing mode are reversed!
+  - lift the foot levers back up fully with your feet, so that the planer thicknesser is no longer rested on four wheels.
+  - Gently rock it. If it wobbles, repeat the above steps and adjust it until the wobble is minimised.
+  - Ensure that the dust extraction tube has a clear run and is free of kinks
+Ensure you return the planer thicknesser to its position beside the wall when you have finished.
+__Short video how to move it:__
+https://youtu.be/Zkt4tW6JbHI
 ==== PLANING MODE ====
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   - Set the Planing Depth Adjuster to the desired setting, reading off the Planing Depth Scale. If in doubt, set the depth to 0.5mm
   - Connect a dust extractor to the 100mm diameter outlet.
+  - Arrange the dust extractor gates and start the dust extractor.
   - Start the machine, wait for it to get up to full speed.
   - Lay the work piece flat on the Infeed Table (**The right side**) and push it over the cutter block. Use a push stick or push pad to ensure hands are kept well away from the cutters.
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   - Read off the scale or use the Digital Position Indicator, with accuracy down to 0.1mm, to set the bed at the starting thickness. Then raise the bed another 1 – 2.5mm, depending on how much stock is to be removed.
   - Tighten the Thicknessing Bed Height Lock.
-  - The feed direction is the opposite direction to planing mode.
+  - The feed direction is the opposite direction to planing mode (from the **LEFT**).
+  - {{:equipment:woodshop:pt10s:thick_ltr.jpg?400|}}
+  - Arrange the dust extractor gates and start the dust extractor.
   - Start the machine, wait for it to get up to full speed.
-  - Lay the work piece flat on the end of the table. Slide it forward until you feel the drive rollers take it from you. Let go of the work piece and walk to the other end of the machine to support the workpiece as it is fed out of the thicknesser.
+  - Lay the work piece flat on the end of the table. If the workpiece is small, use some push sticks to slide it. Otherwise, slide it forward until you feel the drive rollers take it from you. Let go of the work piece and walk to the other end of the machine to support the workpiece as it is fed out of the thicknesser. Your hands should **never** go under the blue hood.
   - A safety bar will prevent you from trying to make too big a cut. If the timber hits the safety bar, lower the table to take a smaller cut.
   - Make as many passes as necessary to get the desired finished dimension.
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 https://youtu.be/wj7hXqzyI5Y
-==== Moving the thicknesser ====
-To move the thicknesser for longer pieces of wood, raise the feet either side of the base press down to lift the unit onto it's wheels and then lift up to lower back down to the ground. Make sure before use that the unit is stable.
-__Short video how to move it:__
-https://youtu.be/Zkt4tW6JbHI
 ===== General Guide =====
-When faced with a rough sawn piece of timber which requires planning on all 4 sides and taking down to a specific finished dimension, follow this guide:{{  :equipment:woodshop:planerthicknesserwoodguide.png?200|}}
+When faced with a rough sawn piece of timber which requires planning on all 4 sides and taking down to a specific finished dimension, follow this guide:
   - Set the machine up for planing.
   - Identify the flattest of the two wider faces on the timber. (Face 1 on diagram)
+  - {{:equipment:woodshop:planerthicknesserwoodguide.png?200|}}
+  - If there is a concave side and a convex side, you should plane the concave side first.
+  - {{:equipment:woodshop:pt10s:convex_concave.png?200|}}
   - Pass that side over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth finish is achieved.
   - Hold the planed side (1) firmly against the side fence and pass the narrow side (Face 2 on diagram) over the planer as many times as necessary until a flat and smooth finish is achieved.
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   - Finally, pass the timber through the thicknesser with the planed narrow side (Face 2 on diagram) facing down against the bed. Continue until the desired thickness for the timber is reached.
-=== Manual ===
-{{ :equipment:woodshop:pt10s-owners-manual.pdf |PT10S Manual}}
-===== Induction =====
-The default configuration should be in planning mode this should be how it is left after each use when finished with after tidy up.
-=== Thicknesser ===
-When using in thicknesser mode ensure your hands are clear of the entry point of the thicknesser. If required to process smaller pieces of wood then ensure you use the push tools or small sled.
-Below how not to do it!
-{{:equipment:woodshop:pt10s:hand_inside.jpg?400|}}
-Below the correct way to do it!
-{{:equipment:woodshop:pt10s:sled.jpg?400|}}
-=== Planer ===
-Holder
-=== Clean up ===
-When your finished with your work make sure you vaccumm out all the planner all levels. Return to planer mode and ensure that the leave is locked in the correct position for planing.