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News Release from: Metabo | Subject: Portable 13" planer
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2006
Metabo adds portable planer to tool line
Metabo has added a portable 13" planer to its new line of benchtop woodworking tools.
Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has added a portable 13" planer to its new line of benchtop woodworking tools With a large table length of 12" x33" providing a stable work area, the DH 316 13" x 6-1/4" Portable Thickness Planer is ideal for turning rough lumber into finished stock for building or reducing lumber to a recommended or preferred thickness
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The DH 316 planer features double-sided quick-change blade and a chip removal indicator that saves time by accurately determining desired chip removal before the actual planing process, eliminating time consuming trials.
Eight preset depth stops ensure fast and accurate planning to standard thicknesses of 1/4" 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 1-3/4".
The new planer includes a lock-out safety switch, plus the planer head locks while changing blades, for additional safety.
A four-post locking system stabilizes the cutterhead during operation for rigidity and accuracy.
The powerful 15 amp universal motor has carbon brushes that can be easily changed.
The DH 316 features an exclusive dust hood with multiple extraction port sizes.
A convenient tool storage compartment keeps cord, knife gauge and knife changing tools handy and deep side handles make it easy to carry.
The heavy duty steel top allows users to pass material over the planer without damaging the tool.
An optional stand is available.
No-load speed is 9700 rpm.
The planer handles work pieces 10" or more in length from 3/4" to 13" wide and 1/8" to 6-1/4" thick.
The DH 316 is part of Metabo's first-ever line of benchtop woodworking tools, which includes three miter saws, a table saw and a planer.
All five products were designed for Metabo by Elektra-Beckum (part of the Metabo Group since 1999) and feature innovative designs and Elektra-Beckum's signature electric blue color.
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