Wow I didn’t even know such Proxxon machine existed.
Did you read this:
I have this machine and principally have been quite happy with it. The only thing I don't quite like is the minimum thickness of the strips you want to plane. You cannot get much under 2 mm, which in some cases is too thick for me. And the other drawback is the relatively high price, at least for us retired modellers.
Have you tried using a cheater board to get under 2mm? Tack glue the board you are using onto a thicker board. You should be able to get lower than 2mm that way.
I have a lot of these machines they work great en are very perfect
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Good idea Sambini! No I haven't tried that but for sure I will the next time I need something thinner.
I have both and have no regrets. You will learn to live in a 3” world because of the planing size but thats not as bad as it sounds.
Hi Hans
i use a sled which holds the piece While it slides through the planer. If the piece is very thin then you could only use a thickness sander as the planer would destroy the wooden blank. In this case i use a glue stick to hold it onto the sled. Glue sticks are very easy to remove without breaking.
i use a sled which holds the piece While it slides through the planer. If the piece is very thin then you could only use a thickness sander as the planer would destroy the wooden blank. In this case i use a glue stick to hold it onto the sled. Glue sticks are very easy to remove without breaking.
Something that works well is double-sided carpet tape. Just make sure the substrate you choose is flat. I use baltic birch plywood for the carrier and when adjusting my planer, I take VERY light cuts on each pass. Also - plane a board longer than you will need for the finished stock to eliminate any snipe at either end.
Oui