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Oliver Planers

Oliver planers are known for delivering smoother finishes, truer thicknessing, and rock-solid alignment that stays accurate for years. With HCX helical cutterheads and heavy, stable construction, they produce clean, consistent results with less sanding, less snipe, and far fewer adjustments.

Choose your Oliver Planer:

• Oliver 10045 13" Benchtop Planer — compact, accurate, and ideal for small shops
   • 10045 Workstation Package — frees up bench space and adds mobility with a steel stand

• Oliver 10055 15" Benchtop Planer — wider capacity with smoother, quieter cuts
   • 10055 Workstation Package — adds a stable, height-adjustable stand for better shop flow

• Oliver Stationary Planers — for high-capacity, professional thicknessing
   • 15" 10014 Planer — daily pro performance
   • 20" 4430 Planer — wide boards, smooth results
   • 22" 4455 Planer — heavier duty with segmented infeed
   • 25" 4470 Planer — maximum capacity and production power

Which Oliver Planer Is Right for You?

Oliver 10045 13 Inch Benchtop Planer

Compact but highly capable, the Oliver 10045 delivers smooth, tear-out-free cuts with its HCX helical cutterhead and precise digital controls. Ideal for small shops wanting pro-level results in a portable footprint.

To free up your bench space and add mobility, see our 10045 Workstation Package.

Oliver 10055 15 Inch Benchtop Planer

More width, more power, and even smoother operation. The Oliver 10055 has a 2.5HP motor, helical cutterhead, and 4-post alignment system deliver consistent thicknessing across wider boards.

Pair your 10055 with an adjustable stand to improve ergonomics, control, and mobility in tight shop layouts with our 10055 Workstation Package.


Oliver Stationary Planers

Cast-iron stability, higher power, and wider capacities for professional shops.


Oliver Planers FAQs

Are Oliver Benchtop Planers portable?

Both Oliver benchtop planers are technically portable, but their weight makes a big difference in how they can be moved:

If portability is important, pairing either machine with the Universal Adjustable Stand is the easiest solution. The stand adds locking casters, so you can roll the planer into position rather than lifting it. Without the stand, these planers must be carried or set permanently on a workbench.

What kind of cut quality can I expect from an Oliver helical planer?

Oliver’s HCX helical cutterheads use precision-ground carbide inserts arranged in a staggered, shearing pattern. This gives you:
• significantly reduced tear-out, even in figured hardwoods
• quieter operation than straight-knife planers
• long-lasting edges with four-sided inserts

Whether you choose the 13" Oliver planer, the 15" benchtop planer, or the big 20", 22", or 25" stationary planers, the cut quality is consistently smooth and finish-ready.

Can an Oliver Benchtop Planer replace a full-size stationary thickness planer?

For many small and mid-sized shops, yes — but with some limitations to keep in mind.

Both the Oliver 10045 and Oliver 10055 benchtop planers deliver accuracy, smooth finishes, and clean shearing cuts thanks to their HCX helical cutterheads. For typical furniture work, cabinetry, and general woodworking, they can absolutely serve as your primary thickness planer.

However, stationary Oliver planers (like the 10014, 4430, 4455, and 4470) bring advantages that benchtop models simply cannot match:

  • More horsepower (5–10HP vs. 2–2.5HP)
  • Wider capacity (15"–25")
  • Cast-iron mass for vibration-free passes
  • Higher duty cycles for daily professional production
  • Better feeding systems (segmented infeed rollers, chip breakers, pressure bars)
  • Near-zero snipe with auto-depth locks and nitrogen cylinder systems

In short:

  • If you’re running a small shop, hobby shop, or low-to-moderate production workflow, an Oliver benchtop planer is more than capable.
  • If you’re running a professional shop processing heavy hardwoods daily, a stationary Oliver planer delivers the power, stability, and longevity built for that level of work.

Is an Oliver 10055 or 10045 a good upgrade from a DeWalt 735X or similar benchtop planer?

For many woodworkers, yes. Compared to a DeWalt 735X, the Oliver 10055 planer and Oliver 10045 planer deliver:
• quieter cutting from the HCX helical cutterhead
• less tear-out on figured woods
• more stable thickness control
• longer-lasting carbide inserts instead of disposable knives
If you’re looking for cleaner surfaces and less time sanding, an Oliver is a substantial step up.

How long do the carbide inserts last on Oliver planers, and are replacements easy to find?

Oliver HCX carbide inserts are designed to last a long time because each one has four sharp cutting edges. When one edge dulls, you simply rotate the insert — no sharpening, no complicated alignment, and no downtime. Most woodworkers get months (often years) of use depending on species, volume, and cleanliness of the lumber.

And yes — replacements are very easy to source. All Oliver HCX cutterheads (including the 10045, 10055, 10014, 4430, 4455, and 4470) use the same 15mm × 15mm 4-sided HCX inserts. They install cleanly, stay seated under load, and keep the surface finish consistent across the full width of the board. It’s an easy way to maintain perfect cut quality without replacing the full cutterhead.

If you ever need replacements, we keep the exact HCX inserts available here: 4-Sided HCX Inserts with Screws (Pack of 10)