How To Sharpen & Set Planer / Thicknesser Blades ( HC260 / PT260 )

In this video I show how to sharpen planer (jointer) thicknesser blades and then show an easy method for setting the knives to the correct height. My machine is the Elektra Beckum HC260 which is practically the same machine as the Metabo HC260 and the Record Power PT260

0:00 About My Machine
0:29 Types of Planer Knives
2:16 How To Sharpen Planer Blades
5:51 Setting The Planer Blades Height
7:10 Testing The Sharpened Blades

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[AMG]

"That's what she said" brilliant timing Keith 😂

[detroutspinners]

Part of the reason I love this channel is the amount of clever jigs, tips, tests and shortcuts that can be found in basically every video. That tip with the light and a straight edge is so simple but I’d never have come up with it.

[geniusjames]

I only stumbled on this when browsing your channel after the gate build video. I have this planer but not yet bothered with it and setting it up. This will really help. 👍. Great channel

[fuzzix]

Haven't watched this yet, expect it to be as informative as always.
Just loving the ZOOM in at the start. Cheers!

[negotiableaffections]

One of my greatest concerns (being a 'micro-budget' DIYer) was the problem of these blades. I still invested in a 'low-end' P/T machine but the day it needs sharpening was bugging me. I see a lot of yt-ers singing the praises of spiral blades etc - argh! So, thanks Keith for de-mystifying the process of keeping straight blades, 'good-to-go'. I've discovered the skill that rules the whole workshop - sharpening. Time (and money) spent here is the saviour of precision and quality - and all my sharpening gets honed on a strop-block, of your design - cheers my friend.

[iainwoodhead]

Not read comments so apologies if this is a repeat ... love the advice ... why not draw two lines on the tape then you don't need to measure with the ruler each time ?

[rogerdevries]

"That's what she said" you're a very naughty boy !!! Seriously I would not have known how to do this, brilliant, thank you !!!!

[dougwardle]

That’s a really helpful video, I’m looking at a similar planer/thicknesser tomorrow so will check out the blades. Thanks for sharing

[ianvicedomini]

Great video Keith. You've reminded me I need to get new stone wheels for my bench grinder mate lol love the comical bit ( that's what she said) 😅🤣

[dovetailsnotnails]

Hi Keith, great video, it’s a pain changing these blades. I have the metabo, and found you can insert the blade and holder together if you screw the bolts all the way down first. After my blade dropped out while tightening, i found securing the blade to the holder with a tiny bit of double sided did the trick nicely.

[IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great work Keith! Thanks for always sharing with us!👍💖😎JP

[Ocelot]

Great trick with this masking tape - it's a first time I seen it - another good and helpful video!!!! Thanks 😊

[roystheboy]

Thanks alot for the video I have a second hand record power pt260 and blades are dull so will have ago

[Hollegripchannel]

5:46 got me good Kieth .

On the sharpening side, I bought a cheap park side grinder same as the Clarke one, got some different grade belts . Now have a budget sorbet sharpener 😁

[donjohnson]

Another excellent video, Keith, which has prompted me to investigate improving my own planer thicknesser. It is a Scheppach Model 1070, which just has 8 bolts clamping the cutter blade, with no provision for adjustment like your two Allen-headed screws. For this reason, I have put off swapping blades as it is the sort of long job that drives me nuts. After watching your video, I investigated the latest version of the Scheppach machine, the Model 1080, and discovered it DOES have setting screws. I have therefore contacted Scheppach to see if it is possible to replace the 1070 cutter head with one for a 1080, and - if so - where to get one. Fingers crossed that I might end up with fitting nice sharp cutters once again, without having gone mad in the process.

[MCsCreations]

Excellent work, Keith! 😃
I have a thicknesser/planer as well, but from a Brazilian brand. It's only 10 inch each, but it's more than enough for me. 😊
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[WoodworkJourney]

The ‘that’s what she said’ nearly made me lose my tea 😂

[mattknights]

Good video Keith, Gid joiner has a great little jig for sharpening both of his blades at once, it's basically a bit of 2x4 with 2 slots cut in it at 45° along the length, I use one with a belt sander to sharpen mine and it works a treat. 👍

[RagnBoneBrown]

0:00 About My Machine
0:29 Types of Planer Knives
2:16 How To Sharpen Planer Blades
5:51 Setting The Planer Blades Height
7:10 Testing The Sharpened Blades

🔨 MY TOOLS 🔨
For links to the tools I use, plus some of my favourite consumables, finishes and more see links below. As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases:

🤝 HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🤝

💰 SHOP 💰

🎧 WORKSHOP BANTER PODCAST 🎧
Also available on Spotify, Apple, Google and most other podcast platforms

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Instagram: @ragnbonebrown

[FrankWoodPhotography]

I do like a good “that’s what she said”. 🤣