G0550/G0551 15" Planer
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Work Table:
The wood moves through the plan-
er on the work table.
Infeed and Outfeed Rollers:
Powered rollers
that move the wood through the planer.
Cutterhead:
The cutterhead holds the knives
and spins at 5000 rpm. When wood passes
under the cutterhead, material is removed.
Chip Breaker:
Spring loaded fingers or bar that
presses down on the wood in front of the cut-
terhead. The chip breaker prevents excessive
chipping caused by the knives.
Snipe:
A gouge at the end of the board.
Pressure Bar:
Rides on the planed surface
behind the cutterhead. Prevents vibration,
chattering and snipe.
Bed Rollers:
Located in the work table, the bed
rollers help wood move through the planer.
Dust Hood:
Funnels wood dust and chips into
the dust collection system.
Gibs:
Metal strips that hold the planer knives in
place.
Gib Bolts:
Secures the gib to the knife to keep it
in place.
Common Terms & Definitions
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