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Geoff_F

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    Proxxon make a thickness planer but not a thickness sander AFAIK.
  2. Geoff_F
    I was talking to a relative about my thickness sander and he suggested that there may be a small market for such a tool. It is a similar capacity to the Byrnes thickness sander and as it looks as if they may not continue to make them it may be an alternative - here in England at any rate there is not a similar tool available. Any opinions welcomed on this. Geoff.
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    A few specs: Drum 160mm x 70mm max thickness under drum 38mm Motor 3 phase 250w - with inverter set to 2000rpm Drive J series 3 ribs 42mm pulleys Adjustment by screw .025mm/0.001" increments General construction 12mm alloy plate, alloy pillars, fabricated belt guard and dust cover from miniature ply Platen 12mm alloy plate - scraped flat and low friction tape applied
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    A small thickness sander I made recently - glad to answer any questions. Geoff.
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    Taig is sturdier than Sherline and has the great advantage of having a rack feed. Having to twiddle a fine-pitch leadscrew gets old very quickly. I do not see this mentioned much but it having owned small lathes with a fixed leadscrew I can say it is not a system that lends itself to ease of use. DRO on a lathe is not so much of a boon as it is on a mill but if needed a simple DRO can be made to fit the Taig. Although looking a bit goofy and Heath Robinson, the Taig is an extremely well designed lathe with great rigidity and cheap enough to buy plenty of tooling with the money saved.

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