Specifications

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Depending on the types of projects you build, the Thickness Planer could
easily be one of the most important additions to your home shop.
Why do you need a Thickness Planer?
The first and foremost reason is to ensure the consistency of the thick-
ness of the stock you’re using. Few problems are more frustrating than
to start assembling your cut-to-size project components, only to discover
that they’re not fitting together properly due to inconsistencies in thickness.
Assuming that all lumber (even from the same stock) is planed down to
a consistent thickness, has been the downfall of many a project.
The second reason is to save money by planing your own lumber to the
thickness you want. When you need thinned stock for smaller gift projects,
for example, these savings can be significant. If you can find 1/4˝, 3/8˝
or 1/2˝ thinned stock locally, you’ll pay dearly for it. But, armed with a
Shopsmith Bandsaw
See Pg. 8
and one of our Planers, you can resaw
two or three thinner boards out of a thicker one (up to 6˝ wide), then
plane them down to the exact thickness you need ... at a big savings!
Choose MARK V Mount or “Pro” Stand-Mount
Every Shopsmith Special Purpose Tool offers the option of mounting and
powering it with your Shopsmith MARK V – or on a motorized Stand. In
the case of the Planer, our stand-mount version is called the “Pro Planer.”
A third option for Planer buyers ...
The Shopsmith Thickness Planer
and Scroll Saw are the only two of our Shopsmith Special Purpose Tools
that offer you a choice of three powering options:
1. If you’re confident that you’ll be using your
Planer often ... the Pro Planer is probably your
best choice. At 64 lbs., MARK V Mount Planers
can be a bit heavy for some older or physically
disadvantaged woodworkers with a frequent need.
They’ll appreciate having the Pro Planer mounted
on its own Stand, ready to go to work.
2. If you’re only going to use your Planer occasion-
ally – or have a limited budget ... the MARK V
Mount Unit is probably best for you.
3. If you’re not certain but think you may eventually want a Stand-Mount
Model ... Shopsmith lets you start with a budget-priced MARK V Mount
Model now, and add the convenience of a Power Stand later, if you like.
See Page 26 for Power Stand information
Loaded With Work-Saving, Results-
Enhancing Benefits and Accessories
As with all Shopsmith Special Purpose Tools, your Thickness Planer offers
great features to help you make everything you make – better.
Large, 12˝ x 4˝ capacity handles big lumber
Generous capacities let you turn even heavy, rough-sawn timbers into
smooth, finished stock up to 12˝ wide.
Plenty of muscle to tackle your toughest jobs
While the MARK V Mount Model will deliver up to 1
1
/
8
hp at infinitely
variable Cutterhead speeds of 3,000 to 4,100 rpms ... the Pro Planer
comes with its own Operating Stand and 1
3
/
4
hp Motor that gives you
a constant, 5,750 rpm Cutterhead speed.
Separate Feed Motor won’t rob
power from Cutterhead
Both Shopsmith Planer Models offer a
separate Feed Motor that’s completely
independent of the Cutterhead Motor.
As a result, you’ll achieve better, more
consistent Planer performance since each
of the two motors is dedicated entirely to
its own function.
Variable-Rate Feed Control
ensures super-smooth,
mirror-finish cuts
Although the feed rate ranges vary
slightly between the two Models, both
Planers allow you to slow-down or speed-
up the feed rates to produce as smooth a
surface as you’d like – at the simple twist
of the Feed Rate Dial.
28˝ long Table provides
unrivaled workpiece
support
The Shopsmith Planer has one
of the longest Tables of any
12
˝
Planer on the market today.
Its rigid, durable construction
eliminates leveling problems and
ensures the proper infeed and
outfeed support to produce a consistent depth-of-cut on every board.
High-Grip Feed Rollers help prevent slippage
The serrated steel Infeed Roller grabs every board (even heavy, 4˝ timbers)
with a secure, non-slip grip – then pushes it through the Cutterhead at a
constant feed rate. The long-lasting, hard rubber Outfeed Roller then grasps
the stock as it exits the Cutterhead, pulling it through at that same rate.
505990
Shopsmith 12˝ MARK V Mount Planer
$1,395.20
Includes Instruction Manual.
Requires Power Coupler for use with MARK V
See Pg. 26
555082
Shopsmith 12˝ Pro Planer $1,774.84
Includes steel Power Stand with 1
3
/4
hp Motor
and Instruction Manual
The Shopsmith Thickness Planer is a Special Truck Shipment item
and requires an additional $25 shipping fee.
Shopsmith’s 12˝ Planers – MARK V Mount or “Pro” Model
Delivering the precise stock thickness you need – EVERY TIME!
Shopsmith Thickness Planer