Hey all! So I’ve started training at a carpentry college a few weeks back and today encountered a problem using the thicknesser machine. Firstly I cut my length of European redwood down to a good size. The fresh cut surface was fairly sticky. I then attempted to run through thicknesser to get last few mm’s removed. The length of wood was not passing through properly, stuttering through the machine, and even not moving at all. The wood that came out the other side was very black. I was also told off by one of the tutors for incorrect operation when the wood jammed. I was told that I should never stop the machine when the wood is still in the machine. I was told I must lower the bed before shutting down the machine. What is the reason behind this?
I have now also been accused of breaking the machine because of this. I’ve done loads of research tonight and everyone talks of simply cleaning the rollers etc.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I have now also been accused of breaking the machine because of this. I’ve done loads of research tonight and everyone talks of simply cleaning the rollers etc.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!