A thickness planer (or surface planer) is a machine used to reduce a rough or pre-flattened board to a specific, uniform thickness across its entire length and width. It works by passing the workpiece under a rotating cutterhead equipped with multiple knives, which shaves off a precise amount of ...
A spindle moulder (often called a shaper in North America) is a powerful stationary machine designed to cut profiles, moldings, and joints using custom-shaped cutter heads mounted on a vertically oriented spindle. It is the tool of choice for high-volume production of decorative moldings, door and ...
Hot melt adhesive, or hot glue, is a thermoplastic polymer used extensively in woodworking, especially in edge banding and assembly. There are two primary types: EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), a common, general-purpose adhesive supplied in granules or cartridges; and PUR (Polyurethane Reactive), a ...
An industrial dust collector is not an accessory but a necessity for a safe and clean workshop. It is a centralized air filtration system that captures harmful dust and chips generated by woodworking machinery. By creating high-volume suction through a network of ducts, it collects particulate ...