Description
The ability to accurately dimension wood with parallel faces is crucial to virtually any woodworking task. Producing an ultra smooth, tear out-free surface at the same time is just as important. The Powermatic 15HH has been designed to handle these tasks with the accuracy, durability and repeatability you need.
Built around a fully enclosed, welded steel base cabinet, the Powermatic 15HH uses numerous precisely machined iron castings to insure durability and precise, repeatable operation. A heavy-duty caster system built into the base makes moving the 517lb. planer around the shop easy. A foot-operated brake locks the casters to keep it stationary during use.
A powerful 3hp (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor is mounted within the base cabinet. Power is transmitted to the fixed cutterhead assembly by three v-belts that turn precision-machined pulleys. A full-length belt cover is easily removed for maintenance by spinning off a pair of finger-operated knobs. The motor is operated and protected by a true magnetic switch mounted on the head assembly within easy reach.
The Byrd cutterhead is made from exotic, stress-proof steel that ensures unrivaled durability. This cutterhead is extremely effective thanks to its 74 carbide inserts arranged in spiral-shaped rows. The inserts have a 4″ radius ground into them and are mounted so they approach the wood at a 14 angle. That creates a true shear cut that eliminates much of the impact and the resulting fiber disturbance other cutterhead designs deliver to the wood. This cutterhead is also quiet – so quiet, in fact, that many users don’t think it is cutting until they see the results.
The Powermatic 15HH has two material feed rates: 20 FPM (Feet Per Minute) used primarily for rough dimensioning, and 16 FPM to increase the cuts-per-inch to create a silky-smooth surface. A push/pull knob shifts between the feed rates on the fly. The rollers are driven by a gear and chain drive with an automatic chain tensioner, housed in a cast iron case. The gear section runs in an industrial style oil bath for maximum control over long-term wear.
An all-metal dust hood comes with the 15HH that creates a short, direct path for the debris directly from the cutterhead. The hood terminates with a 4″-diameter port that is angled to the side so the dust collector hose does not interfere with the stock as it exits. A 500-600 CFM dust collector is recommended.
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Features
- The helical cutterhead with 74, four-sided carbide knife inserts provides smoother, quieter cutting and finer finish than conventional systems
- Three V-belts transfer maximum power to the cutterhead
- Lockable built-in caster system allows for mobility in the shop
- Serrated steel infeed roller and smooth steel outfeed roller allow for 1/8″ maximum depth of cut and trouble free operation
- Two speed gearbox features automatic chain tensioner
- Steel top-mounted return rollers speed repetitive cuts
- Large, precision ground cast iron table and extensions provide maximum workpiece support
- Large cast iron handwheel positions table quickly and easily
- Angled dust chute with 4″ port positions collection hose away from the work area while providing efficient chip and dust collection
Specs
Style (Type): Floor
Type of Cutterhead: Helical
Cutterhead Speed (RPM): 4,500
Cutterhead Diameter: 2-7/8″
Number of Knives: 74 Four Sided Carbide Helical Inserts
Maximum Depth of Cut: 3/16″
Maximum Full Width Depth of Cut: 1/8″
Maximum Planing Width: 14-7/8″
Maximum Planing Thickness: 6″
Minimum Planing Length: 8″
Feed Rate (FPM): 16/20
Table Size (L x W): 48″ x 15″
Table Size with Extensions (L x W): 15″ x 48″
Table Support: 4 Column
Column Diameter: 2-3/16″
Dust Collection Minimum CFM Required (CFM): 800
Dust Port Outside Diameter: 4″
Motor Power (HP): 3
Motor Phase: 1
Motor Voltage (V.): 230 only
Prewired Voltage (V.): 230
Recommended Circuit Size (Amps.): 30
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