Powermatic 20-Inch Planer, Helical Cutterhead, 5 HP, 230V 1Ph (Model 209HH)

Features

• Helical cutterhead with 100 four-sided carbide knife inserts provides smoother, quieter cutting
• Fast speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM (and gearbox can be changed to run at lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM)
• Cast iron table with extensions creates a big 55-1/2 in. x 20 in. working area
• Chip breaker and pressure bar helps to reduce snipe
• Serrated steel infeed roller and smooth steel outfeed roller allows for 1/8-inch max. depth of cut and 8-inch max. planing thickness
• Integrated locking casters and pull-out lifting rods provide easy shop mobility
• Chrome-plated, ergonomic handwheel makes adjustments smooth and easy

Description

This heavy duty planer offers performance and value, loaded with standard features not found on other machines in its class. The powerful 5HP motor and 20" planing capacity will handle the most demanding work. The helical cutterhead provides quieter operation and finer finishing than conventional systems, and the 100 four-sided carbide knife inserts seat themselves without requiring a set-up gauge. The 5" dust port connects easily to any dust collector. The anti-kickback fingers and pressure bar are located in close proximity to the cutterhead for an exceptional finish. The solid cast iron base, table and head are designed for production. The 2-speed oil bath gearbox transmits full power to feed rollers and facilitates fast speed changes at 24 and 31 FPM. The gearbox can be changed to 4-speed with the included gear to run lower speeds of 16 and 20 FPM. The corrugated infeed and fine groove outfeed rollers ensure a smooth feed. The precision ground and polished cast iron table rides on four steel columns giving it plenty of support for the larger workpiece. Heavy cast iron extension wings ensure a flat, smooth cut. Featuring robust construction, a powerful motor, precision-cut depth adjustments and the legendary Byrd helical cutterhead, the Five-Horsepower, One-Phase, 230-Volt Powermatic 1791315 209HH Planer with Byrd Cutterhead sets the standard for modern planers. It accurately dimensions wood with parallel faces and produces an ultra-smooth, tear-out-free surface, making it ideal for any serious woodworker.Performance and Value Capable of 3/32-inch-deep cuts on most stock widths, the 209HH comes with many standard features not found on other machines in its class.Built atop a fully enclosed, welded-steel base cabinet, it's equipped with a powerful five-horsepower, 230-volt, one-phase, TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor mounted within the base cabinet to provide 20-inch planing capacity. Three V-belts running on precision-machined, multi-groove pulleys ensure smooth power transmission, while a built-in, locking-caster system makes moving the 801-pound 209HH around the shop easy, and keeps it stable during use.Byrd Helical Cutterhead Despite carrying the helical moniker, many cutterhead designs retain many of the liabilities of the long blade designs. In contrast, the 209HH uses a Byrd helical cutterhead, which is second to none in terms of efficiency, produced surface quality, and the long-lived cutting inserts.The Byrd cutterhead is so effective because its 99 carbide inserts are arranged in spiral-shaped rows, have a four-inch radius ground into them, and are mounted so that they approach the wood at a 14-degree angle. The result is a true shear cut that dramatically reduces impact and the resulting fiber disturbance other cutterhead designs deliver. The 209HH is also very quiet during operation.Feeds and Rollers The planer has two material-feed-rate ranges with four actual speeds: 24/31 feet per minute for rough dimensioning and 16/20 feet per minute with gear change for a silky-smooth surface. A simple push/pull knob on the side easily controls the feed rates, as well as a chain and sprocket that allow you to change to a second set of feed rates.Safe, Dependable Design For dependability, a serrated, steel infeed roller and a smooth steel outfeed roller--each precisely set at the factory--include user- accessible adjustments to keep the 209HH tuned for years to come. For enhanced operator safety, there's a row of closely spaced anti-kickback fingers under the infeed side of the cutterhead housing. They automatically engage the wood as it enters the cutterhead and help prevent it from being kicked out. Also, the top rollers make moving long stock back for another cut easy and safe.Durable, Stable Construction and Dust Collection The 209HH is built to last, with a solid cast-iron base, table, and head, and a precision-ground and polished cast-iron, 20- x 25-1/2-inch (W x D) table that rides on four steel columns--plenty of support for large workpieces. And heavy, cast-iron extension wings ensure a flat, smooth cut. To help maintain a cleaner, healthier work environment, there's a five-inch dust port that connects easily to any dust collector.The 209HH is backed by a five-year warranty.What's in the Box 209HH Planer; one dust hood; two cast-iron extension tables; one handwheel; one handle; one low-speed gear kit; two hardware bags; one owner's manual; and one warranty card.

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