Woodworking machines (planers) are well suited for cutting workpieces of various sizes. Longitudinal cuts can be performed due to the movable bed. The frames of the models are made of various shapes, and according to the characteristics can vary quite a lot.
It should also be noted that some modifications are made with gearboxes. In this situation, the user has the ability to control the cut speed. In order to study this issue in more detail, you need to familiarize yourself with the device of a simple thicknessing machine, which you can do yourself.
Thicknessing device
The plan of the thicknessing machine includes a U-shaped bed. In this case, the frames are most often used bilateral. In this case, a lot depends on the workspace. Some modifications involve moving platforms. In such a situation, the frame can be moved on casters. Directly sawing wood is carried out using a powerful engine. Today, most often you can find push-pull modifications.
In this case, the bed stands as a support. Also, the plan of the thicknessing machine includes a shaft, which is most often attached to the bowl and fixed on a special beam. To adjust the position of the frame, gears are usually used. Also in the devices are installed flywheels to change the position of the pushers. The side supports are mainly fixed to the lower beam.
Speed lock device
Making a DIY planer with a speed lock is quite simple. First of all, it is necessary to prepare the lower frame. It is best for this purpose to pre-select steel sheets. In this case, much depends on the size of the bed. If its length does not exceed 120 cm, then the frame can be made narrow. Some additionally advise installing a support at the bottom of the machine.
Thus, the device will be well stabilized and the shaking will completely disappear. For precise wood processing, the lower supports are well suited. After the frame sheets are welded, you can proceed to the frame. The engine is most often located at the top. The latch is usually mounted directly in the gearbox. In order for the platform to be controlled, the height of the upper beam should be calculated in advance.
Model with block stop
You can make a planer with a block stop yourself using a low-power power supply. First of all, the assembly of the machine must begin with the installation of the frame. Next, prepare the area for mounting the engine. Directly cutting elements are mounted on the beam.
Modifications with crankshafts involve the use of various brackets. In this case, the platform is adjusted using the flywheels. In order to position the blocker correctly for the engine, the beam must be prepared in advance in large sizes. In the last turn, it remains only to connect the power supply together with the power cable.
Model with three controls
You can make a DIY machine with three regulators only by installing brackets. However, first of all, it is necessary to fix the bed on the frame. To this end, you can use the welding machine. In order for the platform to be stable, it is necessary to weld the lower latches to the beam. If the bed length does not exceed 120 cm, then the supports can be used small. Clamps for the platform are installed if desired. The height adjuster in this case should be located on the engine side. To do this, the bracket is installed near the upper beam.
At the same time, he should not be in contact with the pushers. After this, the flywheel is attached directly. The crankshaft should be located above the platform. Its diameter must be at least 18 mm. In some cases, experts advise him to install small fences. Protection at the machine is located above the bed. Directly the engine should be near the platform. The longitudinal movement regulator is also mounted using a bracket. As a result, it remains only to fix the rotary regulator. A flywheel is installed in this case from the engine side.
Devices on two regulators
It is not difficult to make a DIY machine for two regulators with your own hands. The bed in this case can be installed in a small size. First of all, you need to do the height adjuster. To do this, the bracket is welded to the work area. The second end should be located on the upper beam. By rotating the flywheel, the platform must move. In this case, the main load is on the bracket. In some situations, the bed can also suffer from deformation.
In this case, many experts advise installing supports at the edge of the platform. This can be done using a welding machine. The second regulator in the thicknessing machine is designed for horizontal adjustment of the platform. In this case, it cannot be rotated. Install the second bracket on the engine side. At the same time, for convenience, the flywheel is best secured to the upper beam.
Block focus model
Do-it-yourself machines can only be assembled using the welding machine. Start work with the frame. For this, steel sheets must be prepared. Next, it is important to weld the side supports. Only after that there is an opportunity to put a bed. In the corners it is best to grind. This is necessary so that the platform does not cling further. After that, a beam is installed on the upper block. The engine in this case is mounted last.
The presence of pushers at the machine will greatly facilitate the use of the device. It should also be noted that the power supply is important to install at the bottom. For this, the platform can be placed under the bed. In this case, the crankshaft must be mounted under the engine. In this case, the cutting device is installed after the power supply.
Feed Belt Machine
Do-it-yourself machines are assembled with the feed tape using long shafts. In this case, its movement is provided due to the displacement of the rollers. Assemble the machine from the bottom. To do this, the frame is welded first. Cast iron can be used in this case. The minimum metal thickness should be 3.2 mm. The bed on the machine must be mounted on the side stops. To do this, use a welding inverter. The edges of the platform are important to file beforehand. In this case, the casters must be installed under the working area.
To do this, first of all, blocks are mounted under them. After that, you can make measurements under the upper beam. In this case, a lot depends on the size of the engine. If we consider push-pull modifications, then they will not take up much space. In order to adjust the position of the platform, it is important to foresee a place under the bracket. It should be installed on the cutting side.
Machine "Makita" MP2000
This machine thicknesser reviews is positive. By design, it is unique, and making it yourself is quite difficult. There are three regulators in this case. Due to this, the user has the opportunity to rotate the platform. In addition, it should be borne in mind that the bed is used in small sizes. This thicknesser (household) weighs only 55 kg, and due to this it is very easy to transport. At the same time, the workspace allows you to process large workpieces.
Longitudinal sawing of wood is carried out using side pushers. The start lock for this model is available. Also, from the design features, the presence of a fairly wide frame should be noted. Due to this, with the stabilization of the specified device, everything is in order. This thicknessing machine (market price) costs about 650 thousand rubles.
Machine "Metabo" 30P
The construction of this double-sided thicknessing machine is very interesting. In this case, the U-shaped frame is installed. Additionally, it should be noted that the longitudinal regulator is located at the top of the beam. Thus, controlling the platform is quite simple. This machine copes with large workpieces successfully. However, it should be borne in mind that for longitudinal cutting of wood this device is not suitable.
The bed represented by the thicknessing machine (household) has a fairly wide. The height adjuster is installed at the upper beam. The working area is extensive, but there is no way to rotate the platform 360 degrees. The engine in this device uses a power of 3 kW. Thus, his performance is not bad. This thicknessing machine (market price) costs about 570 thousand rubles.
Dual Shaft Model
To make a model with two shafts (drawings of the thicknessing machine are shown below) is quite problematic. In terms of dimensions, the device will turn out to be quite large. It should also be borne in mind that the frame must be harvested sturdy. The minimum thickness of the metal in the lower part must be 3.3 mm. It is also important to mention that the bed must be T-shaped. Many experts choose a rectangular platform for such a machine. In this case, the working area will allow for longitudinal cutting of wood.
There are two regulators for construction. The brackets for the height controller should be mounted near the upper beam. In turn, the rotation regulator is required to be located near the bed as a standard. The bracket can be fixed at the support. The crankshaft in this case should be located directly at the upper beam. It must be mounted behind the cutting device. The second shaft, which comes from the gearbox, must be on the engine side.
Jointer Beam Machine
With a joining beam, a planer (self-made) is assembled at the first stage, as a standard, from the frame. In this case, the frame is more appropriate to install a T-shaped. The minimum metal thickness must be 3.3 mm. The upper beam in this situation must be welded using a welding inverter. The engine can be installed on a separate platform.
You should also provide a place for the power supply. There are two brackets for controlling the platform. The jointer beam should be located at the base of the working area. Thus, it will not interfere with the workpiece in the future. To fix the platform, you can use the screws. In this case, the side supports in this situation will not be superfluous.
Sharpened beam model
A planer (homemade) with sharpened beams is very common in our time. For longitudinal cutting of wood, it fits well. It should also be borne in mind that the working area in this case must be made wide. For this, it is important to prepare the bed in a U-shape. Next, it is necessary to weld a frame with supports to it.
Pushers in this case are installed last. In this situation, it is necessary to calculate the dimensions of the brackets. Flywheels will also be needed to adjust the platform. The engine for the machine can be standardly located on the upper beam. At the same time, experts advise installing power supplies under the bed. Thus, wiring during operation of the device will not interfere.
Devices with a lock
Machine tools with locks can be found quite often. They are installed on one-stroke and two-stroke models. Directly , the locking device is located at the power supply. It should also be noted that for them you need to display a button on the control panel. In this case, it is important to reliably isolate the wiring. If the power supply is located under the platform, then this is quite simple.