Planer and router options

[Donnie]

I have some scaffold boards that I'd like to make into shelves but I was looking to buy a planer and a router (nothing too crazy expensive) as I've other things I need to buy. I've had a look at the Titan planer from Screwfix and the reviews look good for the price.

 

I know it might be hard to find a planer that will do boards over 1 foot without spending a fair amount of money.

 
Also will be looking into getting off cuts of hardwood slabs for making chopping boards in the future too. So the planer and router will come in handy for that also. 

Also if anyone in the Scottish Borders area has any off cuts of hardwood slabs please give me a shout. 

 

Looking for recommendations if possible. Cheers. 
 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb579pln-204mm-electric-planer-thicknesser-230v/15774?tc=LA7&ds_kid=92700055256569560&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cPhkbuy9QIVDLh3Ch29HwWpEAQYASABEgKlUvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-er2100-2100w-electric-router-220-240v/535FX?tc=LA7&ds_kid=92700055256569560&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbbhtLuy9QIVjrd3Ch27vQmpEAQYAyABEgI3zPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Doug Tait]

10 hours ago, JDon said:

I have some scaffold boards that I'd like to make into shelves but I was looking to buy a planer and a router (nothing too crazy expensive) as I've other things I need to buy. I've had a look at the Titan planer from Screwfix and the reviews look good for the price.

 

I know it might be hard to find a planer that will do boards over 1 foot without spending a fair amount of money.

 
Also will be looking into getting off cuts of hardwood slabs for making chopping boards in the future too. So the planer and router will come in handy for that also. 

Also if anyone in the Scottish Borders area has any off cuts of hardwood slabs please give me a shout. 

 

Looking for recommendations if possible. Cheers. 
 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb579pln-204mm-electric-planer-thicknesser-230v/15774?tc=LA7&ds_kid=92700055256569560&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_cPhkbuy9QIVDLh3Ch29HwWpEAQYASABEgKlUvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-er2100-2100w-electric-router-220-240v/535FX?tc=LA7&ds_kid=92700055256569560&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbbhtLuy9QIVjrd3Ch27vQmpEAQYAyABEgI3zPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hi JDon, my boss will be able to help you with the hardwood slab offcuts. What corner of the Borders are you from? We're based near Selkirk and have plenty wood.

 

Can't say much about your tool question though I'm afraid.

 

Will message you privately. 

[harvey b davison]

Scaffolding boards don't really plane up smooth.
My preference in planers is metabo, as I have their planer thicknesser, which I have no complaints about.
As for routers, I prefer makita. I have 3 makita routers, for different purposes and all work brilliantly. One is on its last legs , but will get replaced with another makita.

[difflock]

Either

Makita 2012NBX 240v Planer Thicknesser with 198689-7 Stand

WWW.FFX.CO.UK

---

Tools, power tools, hand tools, electrical, plumbing supplies, ffx tools, FFX, Makita 2012NBX 240v Planer Thicknesser with...

or

Metabo HC260C-240V Planer Thicknesser Set Including Leg Stand - 0114026038

WWW.TRADECOUNTERDIRECT.COM

---

 

The Makita is wider, but?

Senior management wants a concerterina sewing box is my handy excuse.

[TuscanPhil]

On 15/01/2022 at 00:08, JDon said:

Looking for recommendations if possible. Cheers. 

I researched a bit for a tabletop thicknesser - ended up buying the Triton TPT125 - got good reviews in this test of thicknessers.

 

[difflock]

I am still looking, (or failing to decide and commit to purchase!), anyway taken a hankering to a bigger/heavier but obviously 2nd hand semiprofessional machines,  and some lovely genuine looking kit on **ebay and  bloke down about York appears to have exactly what I imagine I need.

except on ebay they are all somewhere in England(with a very few in Scotland) and are all "cash on collection" with our extra and not insignificent with a trailer ferry costs to be added.

If I simply search Google I either  get adverts for new stuff or referred back to **ebay for 2nd hand stuff.

What am I missing?

I am also perhaps looking for a table saw, if I gotta travel with a trailer anyway.

Marcus

 

 

[monkeybusiness]

33 minutes ago, difflock said:

I am still looking, (or failing to decide and commit to purchase!), anyway taken a hankering to a bigger/heavier but obviously 2nd hand semiprofessional machines,  and some lovely genuine looking kit on **ebay and  bloke down about York appears to have exactly what I imagine I need.

except on ebay they are all somewhere in England(with a very few in Scotland) and are all "cash on collection" with our extra and not insignificent with a trailer ferry costs to be added.

If I simply search Google I either  get adverts for new stuff or referred back to **ebay for 2nd hand stuff.

What am I missing?

I am also perhaps looking for a table saw, if I gotta travel with a trailer anyway.

Marcus

 

 

Have you got 3 phase?…

[difflock]

13 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

Have you got 3 phase?…

Unfortunately not.

And there is sfficient semiprofessional single phase stuff out there(in England) such that the lack of 3 ph is not an issue.

Still be wile nice to have it though.

[monkeybusiness]

40 minutes ago, difflock said:

Unfortunately not.

And there is sfficient semiprofessional single phase stuff out there(in England) such that the lack of 3 ph is not an issue.

Still be wile nice to have it though.

Shame - I’ve got this big old girl that I’m going to move on as don’t have a use for. Planer and table saw combo, you won’t wear it out!

[difflock]

35 minutes ago, monkeybusiness said:

Shame - I’ve got this big old girl that I’m going to move on as don’t have a use for. Planer and table saw combo, you won’t wear it out!

Good try, well presented, but I got one already, a Dominion triple unit, I bought it motorless for £100.00 localish. More as a curio than to use it really.

Cheers