The Thickness Planer is unfortunately down, and repair will take more time…
A long time of very heavy use has completely worn down some internal gears and bearings.
Spareparts have been ordered – Express – and other solutions are being investigated.
20260429 @ 0730 First batch of spareparts arriving today with DHL…
20260429 @ 1200 Lunch Break – Spares inhouse, being installed, while the missing shaft is being rebuilt…
20260429 @ 1530 Some new parts – some old – a rebuild shaft – and a bit of Magic… The Planer is running again…
Follow up repair in 2 weeks when the rest of the spareparts have arrived.
Pictures and a description of the repair will follow.
