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Planer Thicknessers

We sell planer thicknessers from DeWalt and Metabo, ranging from portable bench-top units to heavier 2200W machines, built for dimensioning rough timber to a consistent, uniform thickness.

A planer thicknesser feeds timber through a cutting head to surface and thickness a board in one pass, giving flat, parallel faces across the full length rather than relying on a handheld planer's judgement pass by pass. This makes it the standard tool for preparing rough-sawn stock before joinery or furniture work, where consistent board thickness matters for a tight final joint.

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Portable vs bench machines

The DeWalt DW733 and Metabo DH330 are both built for portability, light enough to move between a site and a workshop or store away when not in use. The DeWalt D27300 and Metabo HC 260C step up to higher-output 2100-2200W machines, better suited to a fixed workshop setup handling regular volumes of stock.

Choosing based on stock volume

If you're dimensioning timber occasionally or need to move the machine between locations, a portable model keeps setup simple without sacrificing much capability for smaller runs. If you're processing rough stock regularly as part of a workshop's daily output, the extra power and typically wider capacity on the higher-wattage models saves time across repeated passes.

Standards and compliance

Planer thicknessers sold here comply with IEC 62841, the international safety standard for hand-held and stationary power tools, and carry CE and UKCA marking confirming they meet the relevant EU and UK safety requirements.

Complete your joinery kit

Once stock is dimensioned, our routers range covers edge profiling and grooving, and our biscuit jointers collection covers joining panels edge to edge. For handheld edge work between thicknessing passes, see our planers range.

Why buy your planer thicknesser from MTN Shop

All planer thicknessers sold here are genuine stock from DeWalt and Metabo. We ship fast across the UK with straightforward returns on unused stock. For trade or bulk orders, request a quote and our team will confirm stock and lead time directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

A handheld planer trims and squares edges or surfaces on site or in the workshop. A planer thicknesser is a bench or floor-standing machine that feeds timber through to produce consistent, uniform thickness across a board, better suited to dimensioning rough stock in volume.
A portable model suits occasional use or moving between a workshop and site, keeping setup and storage simple. A higher-output bench machine suits regular volume dimensioning in a fixed workshop, where the extra power saves time across repeated passes.
It depends on the machine and the wood species, but taking smaller, shallower passes generally gives a cleaner finish and puts less strain on the motor than trying to remove too much material at once.
Most models handle common softwoods and hardwoods, but very hard or resinous timbers may need shallower passes and sharper blades to avoid burning or excessive wear. Check the manufacturer's guidance for the specific machine before working with unfamiliar species.
These machines generate a significant volume of shavings and dust, so connecting to a dust extractor or shop vacuum is strongly recommended, both for keeping the workspace clear and for capturing fine dust that loose collection bags won't fully contain.

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