Brand | Powermatic |
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Material | Alloy Steel, Cast Iron |
Color | Yellow |
Product Dimensions | 48"L x 28"W x 43.5"H |
Item Weight | 502 Pounds |
Style | Planer |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Base Material | Cast Iron |
Cutting Depth | 0.13 Inches |
Included Components | Planer Dust Hood, Cast Iron Extension Tables (x2), Handwheel Handle, Hex Wrenches (3, 4, 5 and 6mm), Open-End Wrenches (8-10, 12-14mm), Fasteners. 1/4" Drive Screwdriver, Socket Adapter, Knife Inserts (x10) |
Cutting Width | 14.88 Inches |
Amperage | 15 Amps |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 4500 RPM |
Manufacturer | Powermatic |
Part Number | 1791213 |
Item Weight | 502 pounds |
Item model number | 15HH |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Voltage | 230 Volts |
Horsepower | 3 |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 5 Year |
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Brand | Powermatic |
Material | Alloy Steel, Cast Iron |
Color | Yellow |
Product Dimensions | 48"L x 28"W x 43.5"H |
Item Weight | 502 Pounds |
About this item
- Large, precision-ground cast iron table and extensions provide maximum workpiece support
- Angled dust chute with 4" port directs collection hose away from work area
- Lockable built-in caster system allows for mobility in the shop
- Steel top-mounted return rollers speed up repetitive cuts
- Helical cutterhead with 74 four-sided carbide knife inserts provides smoother, quieter cutting, and a finer finish
- Three V-belts transfer maximum power to the cutterhead
- Two-speed gearbox features automatic chain tensioner
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
max rotational speed | 4500 rpm | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm | 5200 rpm |
cutting width | 14.88 inches | 20 inches | 20 inches | 15 inches |
0.12 inches | 0.09 inches | 0.09 inches | 0.12 inches | |
base material | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
amperage | 15 amps | 30 amps | 40 amps | 15 amps |
style | Planer | Helical Cutterhead | Helical Cutterhead | Helical Cutterhead |
material | Cast Iron, Alloy Steel | Cast Iron, Alloy Steel | Cast Iron | Cast Iron, Alloy Steel |
weight | 502 pounds | 801 pounds | — | 285.5 pounds |
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Cutterhead Knives | Helical (74 four-sided inserts) | Four HSS straight knives | Four HSS straight knives | Helical (132 four-sided inserts) | Helical (132 four-sided inserts) |
Maximum Cutting Width | 14-7/8" | 20" | 20" | 20" | 20" |
Maximum Thickness | 8" | 8" | 8" | 8" | |
Motor | 6" | 1Ph 230V | 3Ph 230/460V (prewired 230V) | 1Ph 230V | 3Ph 230/460V (prewired 230V) |
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1Ph 230V | 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" | 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" | 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" | 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" |
Net Weight | 502 lbs | 770 lbs | 770 lbs | 801 lbs | 801 lbs |
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ASIN | B001GOEPF0 |
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Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #583,723 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #36 in Power Benchtop Planers |
Date First Available | January 1, 2006 |
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Featuring a top-of-the-line helical cutterhead for smooth cutting and fine finishes, the Powermatic 15HH 15-Inch Planer is ideal for precision wood dimensioning. Accurate and dependable, this planer's powerful motor, smooth feeds, precise depth-of-cut adjustments, robust construction, and integrated dust hood set a new standard in wood planing.
Byrd Helical Cutterhead for Smooth, Quiet CutsA top-of-the-line woodworking tool, the 15HH features Tom Byrd's famous helical cutterhead. The Byrd cutterhead is made from stress-proof steel for unrivaled durability, and it is ultra-efficient thanks to 74 carbide inserts that are arranged in spiral-shaped rows. These inserts have a four-inch radius ground into them and are mounted to approach your workpiece at a 14-degree angle, so you'll get a true shear cut every time you use it.
While the 15HH is capable of 3/16-inch-deep cuts on most stock widths, a limiter plate at the center of the cutterhead limits full-width cuts to 1/8 inch or less. This helps avoid applying excessive strain on the machine and prevents damage to the wood.
To top it off, the Byrd cutterhead is incredibly quiet. In fact, you may not realize it's cutting wood until you see the remarkable results!
Powerful Motor for Reliable Performances
The 15HH owes its robust performance to a three-horsepower (continuous duty rating), single-phase, 230-volt TEFC (totally enclosed fan-cooled) motor. This motor is mounted in the planer's base cabinet, and it is operated by a true magnetic switch located on the head assembly. For trouble-free maintenance, the motor features an easily removable, full-length belt cover.
Smooth Infeeds and Outfeeds
The 15HH features a serrated steel infeed roller and a smooth steel outfeed roller that allow for positive feeding and non-marring of the wood upon exit.
What's more, the 15HH has two material feed rates: 20 FPM used primarily for rough dimensioning and 16 FPM used primarily for smooth dimensioning. The two-speed gearbox features an automatic chain tensioner and a push/pull knob makes shifting between feed rates as easy as can be.
Durable, Adjustable, and Maneuverable
The 15-HH's tables are made of cast iron with smooth, precision-ground surfaces for durability and easy feeds. Measuring 15 inches wide by 20 inches long, the main table provides ample space for larger projects. A pair of cast-iron extension tables (15.75-inches wide by 14 inches long), means you can expand the table to 48 inches in length.
A large cast-iron handwheel positions the table quickly and easily, and four posts give you optimum stability. And built around a fully enclosed welded steel base cabinet, the 15HH features machined iron casters that ensure durability and maneuverability--a foot-operated brake lets you lock the casters into place.
Dust Hood Deflects Debris away from Your Workpiece
To help protect components and improve visibility, an all-metal dust hood diverts debris from the cutterhead. The hood terminates with a four-inch diameter port that is conveniently angled to the side, so the dust collector hose does not interfere with the exiting stock.
Dimensions and Warranty Information
The 15HH measures approximately 48.0 x 28.0 x 43.5 inches (WxHxD), weighs 502 pounds, and is backed by a five-year warranty.
What's in the Box
15HH 15-Inch Planer; dust hood; two cast-iron extension tables; handwheel; handle; four hex wrenches (3.0 - 6.0mm); two open-ended wrenches (8 - 10mm and 12-14mm); three bags of fasteners; 1-1/4-inch drive screwdriver; TP25 Torx Plus drive socket adapter; 10 extra knife inserts; manual; and warranty card.
From the Manufacturer
Helical cutterhead on this planer provides smoother cutting and a finer finish than conventional knives and the 98 four-sided indexable carbide knife inserts do not require adjustment after installing. Three V-belts transfer maximum power from the 3HP motor to the cutterhead. Your workpiece will get substantial support from the precision ground cast iron table and two large extension wings. The 4-Inch dust port angles the collection hose away from the work area. Stock return rollers atop the machine speed repetitive cuts. The serrated steel infeed and smooth steel outfeed roller allow for 1/8-Inch maximum depth of cut and trouble-free operation. A 2-speed gearbox features an automatic chain tensioner. The one-piece welded steel stand has built-in lockable casters fro easy movement around the shop.
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230 volts
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Customers like the noise level, ease of setup, smoothness, and crated of the planer. For example, they mention it runs smoothly without a load, the casters roll smoothly, and it was well built. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, sturdiness, appearance, and quality.
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Customers like the noise level of the planer. For example, they say it's amazingly quiet under load and they're pleased with the reduced decibel factor.
"...at a 4.75 Star Review but the shear quality and the amazingly reduced noise level absolutely warrant the 5-Star....." Read more
"...reduced motor and belt wear and amazingly low noise levels a very worth the $1000 upgrade. The anti-kickback pawls are supurb...." Read more
"...One of the first things I noticed is that the machine has a much lower noise level than the lunch box type planers...." Read more
"...I was also pleased with the reduced decibel factor and the addition of locking casters Overall I am very pleased with planer and it was definitely..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the planer to be surprisingly simple. They mention that it was a very easy process with no disassembly. Customers also say the shipping was easy to arrange and the setup was easy follow. The planer is quieter, smoother, and quicker than other models, and it's easier to change the blades.
"...It is a joy to operate and it was surprisingly simple to assemble, by myself, without and helping hands what-so-ever...." Read more
"...Assembly was a breeze, as the in/outfeed tables have allen head set screws to aide in leveling prior to tightening the mounting bolts...." Read more
"...come out of the planer nice and smooth and the machine is really effortless to use...." Read more
"...It took about an hour to clean and assemble. Assembly is pretty straight forward, adjusting the infeed-outfeed tables is a snap...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the planer. They say it's a solid machine, well built, and impressive. Some say that they paid for an upgraded quality of motor, Bryd cutterhead, and overall fit. They also mention that it'll reduce tear-out on some figured maple.
"The planer is well built, and works well.Could not give it 5 stars because when I unpackaged it it had two cutters broken completely in half." Read more
"...The machine is very well built and solid, nothing feels or looks like it was cheaply done to save a few bucks.I highly recommend." Read more
"...head does an excellent job producing glass smooth cuts and reducing tear-out on some figured maple...." Read more
"...But no mention of damage in the description. Description stated very good condition." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the planer. For example, they mention it's quiet, runs smoothly without a load, and produces smooth results right out of the box. The casters roll smoothly and lock securely, and the finish on the wood is incredibly smooth. For such a heavy machine, it rolls pretty good.
"...I was amazed at how (relatively) quiet the machine is. It runs smooth without a load, no vibration or rattles to speak of...." Read more
"...The boards come out of the planer nice and smooth and the machine is really effortless to use...." Read more
"...For such a heavy machine it rolls pretty good. I highly recommend." Read more
"...The helical cutter head does an excellent job producing glass smooth cuts and reducing tear-out on some figured maple...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the crated of the hardware planer. They mention that it arrived very well crate, and the finish was good. Customers also say that the machine is very well built and solid.
"...The machine arrived crated VERY well and the delivery truck had a lift gate so, with a pallet jack, it was quickly in my garage...." Read more
"...The machine is very well built and solid, nothing feels or looks like it was cheaply done to save a few bucks.I highly recommend." Read more
"...The new planer arrived in good condition, properly crated and packaged. It took about an hour to clean and assemble...." Read more
"...The great: Delivery of this monster was great - mostly assembled, crated well, easy to offload from the pallet, shipping company did well meeting..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the planer. They mention that it performs very well, is very pleased with the results, and is a wonderful machine.
"...head will not give you a truly glass smoth surface but the overall performance, lifespan and low cost of the cutters..." Read more
"The planer is well built, and works well.Could not give it 5 stars because when I unpackaged it it had two cutters broken completely in half." Read more
"...I planed a few red oak boards and was very pleased with the results...." Read more
"...Everything works flawless as expected. Setup took a couple hours to do right, but not bad. I'm in shock how much quieter is it as well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the planer. They mention that it's a beautiful machine, and the Shelix head really shines on highly figured woods. The set up was easy, and it'll make transferring the boards back and forth simple.
"...finished with a few passes of the D/A. The Shelix head really shines on highly figured woods. In fact I was blown away...." Read more
"Its a beautiful machine but I have two issues with the one I received. One, they sent the wrong starter box...." Read more
"...The rollers on top are very nice. Making transferring the boards back and forth simple. All the adjustments from the factory were dead on for me...." Read more
"Set up was easy and it is a jewel...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the planer. They mention that it is a fantastic product and a great addition to their shop.
"Awesome addition to our shop. Super smooth and quiet." Read more
"Great planer!..." Read more
"Great addition to my shop...." Read more
"Fantastic planer...." Read more
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As usual, delivery from Amazon was lightening fast, less than a week from order date to delivery. The machine arrived crated VERY well and the delivery truck had a lift gate so, with a pallet jack, it was quickly in my garage. I uncreated the machine and muscled it off the pallet and on to its internal casters without too much difficulty...................and I'm 62 years old. A fit 62, but 62 none the less.
The machine comes mostly assembled and the assembly required is very well spelled out in the accompanying manual. The consumer must install the height adjustment crank wheel, the Infeed and Outfeed tables, the exhaust hood and the electrical plug of choice. The necessary tools are supplied for all of this and, by myself, I had it uncrated and assembled in two hours, which included a half hour trip to the hardware store for the electrical plug end.
The Infeed and Outfeed tables were a little tough, but only because of their weight. Aligning them was a breeze and with a rubber mallet, the fit and alignment is perfect.
I spent a full 30 minutes inspecting all the factory settings and found them all to be per spec.. So, with nothing else to assemble or inspect, I fired it up and nearly fell over. This thing is THREE times the HP of my 13" Jet. It is twice as large. Yet, it is CLEARLY producing less than half the noise. Both under load and no load. Height adjustments are very quick and the finish, even on curly maple which is notoriously difficult to plane, is astonishing.
Out of the box, with NO adjustment on my part, snipe was almost non existent. Personally, I don't think one can EVER truly eliminate all snipe without doing the "end-to-end" thing with your lumber. But I purposefully didn't do this because I WANTED to see what the snipe looked like without engaging in any mitigating actions.
So finally, I cleaned it and put four coats of wood friendly wax on all exposed surfaces.
MY ONLY NEGATIVE:
A machine of this price range SHOULD have a DRO as an included component. For some unknown reason, the 15SS comes with a DRO but the HH does not. Why? Clearly consumers of the HH have indicated that price isn't their deciding factor so the marketing gurus at Powermatic ought to hike the price by $75.00 and include the DRO. Instead I bought a Wixley "after market" digital read out which works wonderful. It just would have been nice to have it included and PM Gold in color!
So...................I'm probably at a 4.75 Star Review but the shear quality and the amazingly reduced noise level absolutely warrant the 5-Star..
It is a joy to operate and it was surprisingly simple to assemble, by myself, without and helping hands what-so-ever.
I will post again once I've run a few thousand bf of lumber through it.
Overall? I AM AMAZED! PM has hit a grand slam with this design.
I was amazed at how (relatively) quiet the machine is. It runs smooth without a load, no vibration or rattles to speak of. Under load this machine is amazingly quiet, this alone nearly justifies the cost of the Shelix head. After a short time, I noticed I was getting unacceptable rippling in the test wood. I soon traced this to the belts. I had to tighted the belts about once a week for the first month, as they seemed to strech before finally finding a set. This was a very easy process with no dissassembly save the removal of the access panel. I plan to replace the 3 belts with the segmented type after they wear out.
After the belt/chatter gremlins were solved, I moved on to the snipe issue. This machine as delivered had a pronounced snipe problem at about 1/32". Since the infeed and outfeed tables were true I turned my attention to the bed rollers. There are two full length rollers located in the bed of the table to aide in planing rough wood. These rollers are shipped a few thousanths of an inch proud of the table. I spent some time adjusting them flush to the table as I have most of my stock delivered S2S and had no problem with binding. This adjustment eliminated the snipe entirely.
I have now run several thousand board feet through it and I have found the cut to be very good. While not quite the mirror smooth finish of a helical head it is quickly finished with a few passes of the D/A. The Shelix head really shines on highly figured woods. In fact I was blown away. Softwood perfomance is merely average. As for heavy cut/quick dimensioning performance I have to say this thing is a beast. Even at 1/8" depth with a full width hardwood board there is virtually no bogging down. The Shelix head will not give you a truly glass smoth surface but the overall performance, lifespan and low cost of the cutters (no more sharpening or knife setting!), reduced motor and belt wear and amazingly low noise levels a very worth the $1000 upgrade. The anti-kickback pawls are supurb.
After months of heavy use I have rotated the cutters once. This was an easy yet time consuming process. The four sided knife inserts are indexed so used edges can be documented.
I gave this machine 5 stars based upon its value to performance ratio. While more of a brute than a ballerina this is quite literally the last stop before $7000 or more falls out of your pocket for an 1800 lb. 20" unit. I highly recommend this tool for small to midsized shops.
Could not give it 5 stars because when I unpackaged it it had two cutters broken completely in half.