Planer (Rockwell)
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| Planer (Rockwell) | |
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| Make and Model | Rockwell RC33 |
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| Area | Woodshop |
| Maintained by Team | Woodshop Team |
| Required PPE | eye and hearing protection |
| Can Guests Use? | No |
| Training Required? | |
| Link to Training | |
| Tool Status | Working |
| Manual | |
The Woodshop has a Rockwell RC33 planar. As of January 24, 2023, it is now operable!
Planar manual saved on Google Drive.
Parts
Donation
The City of Kitchener donated a number of pieces of surplus equipment to Kwartzlab, including this planer. Thank you, City of Kitchener!
References
This YouTube video details the disassembly and re-assembly of the same model, and has been a useful reference.
Useful data point: the chain that drives the height of the planar runs on 10 tooth sprockets. Each full rotation moves the head by 4mm, or 0.4mm (0.016") per tooth.