What is the work envelope, the actual cutting ranges for the 36" open side Rockford planer? Specifically, the width that it can cut I would like to know. I am considering buying one for using and I purchased a service manual. It shows that the 36" can cut 36" length. No surprise there. However, it says that although the table is 21.5" wide the tool travels 30" on the horizontal rail. Looking at the pictures it is not clear if the 30" is the actual cutting range in the left side and away from the column or some of this 30" horizontal travel is happening in front of the column where, obviously, I can not position a part.
According to the manual I have, the 36", 48", 60", and 72" planers all had 21.5" tables but they all had 30" travel. So anybody with any of the sizes could answer the question. What is the maximum width that I will be able to cut if I buy this planer? Before someone points it out, yes I am aware that it is open side so I I can position any size part that fits under the rail, but how much of that size can you actually cut without repositioning the cutter?
Thank you!
According to the manual I have, the 36", 48", 60", and 72" planers all had 21.5" tables but they all had 30" travel. So anybody with any of the sizes could answer the question. What is the maximum width that I will be able to cut if I buy this planer? Before someone points it out, yes I am aware that it is open side so I I can position any size part that fits under the rail, but how much of that size can you actually cut without repositioning the cutter?
Thank you!