This award-winning benchtop planer features an authentic HCX helical cutterhead, delivering ultra-smooth finishes with minimal tear-out. A powerful 2HP motor and built-in carriage lock ensure rock-solid stability, while the two-speed gearbox lets you adjust feed rates for ultimate control. The Wixey Digital Readout provides pinpoint accuracy, making depth adjustments effortless.
Designed for both convenience and precision, this planer includes adjustable infeed/outfeed tables, onboard tool storage, and a dust collection port for a cleaner workspace. With fold-up extension wings for compact storage and built-in carry handles for portability, it's perfect for both home workshops and job sites.
Whether you're a seasoned professional, or a meticulous hobbyist, this planer is engineered to take your woodworking to the next level—every single time.
Elevate your woodworking with a planer that guarantees precision, efficiency, and flawless results. The 13" HCX Helical Cutterhead Planer isn’t just a tool—it’s an investment in craftsmanship. Whether you're smoothing out rough stock or refining fine hardwoods, this machine delivers tear-out-free, glassy finishes with every pass. No more endless sanding or frustrating imperfections—just professional-quality results straight from the cutterhead.
Designed for artisans and serious woodworkers, this planer provides stability, control, and power to tackle any project with ease. Its advanced cutting technology ensures a consistent finish, allowing you to work smarter and faster. Whether you're crafting custom furniture, cabinetry, or detailed woodworking pieces, every board will come out perfectly smooth and true to size. Once you experience the accuracy and efficiency of this planer, you'll wonder how you ever worked without it. Less prep, more perfection—because every masterpiece starts with the perfect cut.
Unlike traditional straight knives, the HCX helical shearing cutterhead is designed to reduce tear-out and produce an exceptionally smooth surface on all types of wood, including difficult grain patterns. Say goodbye to sanding for hours—this planer delivers a finish-ready surface quickly.
Switch between 17 FPM (feet per minute) for deep material removal or 26 FPM for fine finishing. This allows woodworkers to adjust the feed rate based on the project, maximizing efficiency without sacrificing precision.
Equipped with a 15-Amp, 2HP motor, this planer handles even the toughest hardwoods effortlessly.
The built-in Wixey DRO allows for precise depth adjustments, ensuring your material is milled to the exact thickness needed for your project.
The sturdy four-post support system keeps the cutterhead perfectly aligned with the table, eliminating flex and ensuring consistent, parallel cuts across the entire workpiece.
The integrated carriage lock prevents movement during operation, reducing snipe and ensuring even, high-quality results from the first pass to the last.
The adjustable extension tables provide better material support, reducing snipe and improving overall cut quality, especially when working with longer stock.
Wood shavings and debris can quickly clog up a workspace, but this planer comes with a built-in blower that actively removes chips and dust, keeping your work area cleaner and reducing the risk of buildup that can affect performance.
Whether you use a 2.5” or 4” dust collection system, this planer has you covered. The versatile dust port allows for seamless connection to various shop vacuums and dust collectors, ensuring an efficient and dust-free environment.
Despite its power and precision, this planer is easy to transport and store. The integrated carry handles and fold-up extension wings make it a perfect fit for both professional shops and smaller home workshops. Whether stationary or on the go, it’s built for convenience.
Oliver Machinery 13” Planer with HCX Helical Cutterhead Manual
