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Title: THICKNESSER
Post by The_Shark on Apr 15^th, 2004, 1:34pm

I am currently using a DW733 thicknesser.

Whilst more than happy with the finish produced, I am having trouble with the feed of the wood through the machine.
On thinner pieces, the wood sticks part way through, and requires pushing from the feed end.
This is particularly so with oak, if that makes any difference. A 2"x2" piece of mahogany went through like a knife through butter

What am I doing wrong?

Any advice gratefully received :-[

The Shark

Title: Re: THICKNESSER
Post by big_all on Apr 15^th, 2004, 4:42pm

heelllooo shark if the wood is to thin
you can try backing it with another board for support

Title: Re: THICKNESSER
Post by big_all on Apr 15^th, 2004, 6:44pm

make shure your backing board is longer than
the bit you are planeing other wise youl get a step
when it comes off the rollers

Title: Re: THICKNESSER
Post by woodsmith on Apr 15^th, 2004, 6:45pm

Shark, oak can be a very difficult wood for the machine to plane.

When did you last sharpen the blade?

If the blade has lost it's edge and needs sharpening you will get exactly the problem you are encountering.

Title: Re: THICKNESSER
Post by Nailed on Apr 16^th, 2004, 12:17pm

I had the same problem with my DW733 and oak, I now use a PTFE dry lubricant on the bed and the oak glides through nicely.

Neil

Title: Re: THICKNESSER
Post by The_Shark on Apr 16^th, 2004, 2:40pm

Thanks to you all for the replies, sharp blades and PTFE lubricant it is then