M4P FS305S 230V Planer Thicknesser with 28-Insert Helical Cutterblock – 305 mm Working Width

The M4P FS305S 230V planer thicknesser is a versatile woodworking machine designed to perform accurate jointing and thicknessing operations on solid wood.

Equipped with a helical cutterblock featuring 28 carbide inserts, a 1800 W single-phase motor output and jointing tables with a total length of 1080 mm, it offers an excellent combination of precision, operating comfort and compact design.

With its 305 mm working width, this combined jointer and thickness planer allows users to flatten timber faces, straighten edges and then plane workpieces to the required thickness.

Its thicknessing height from 5 to 150 mm and automatic feed speed of 7.5 m/min make it suitable for preparing boards, battens and various timber sections for woodworking projects.

Operating on a 230V single-phase electrical supply, the M4P FS305S is particularly suitable for workshops without access to three-phase power.

Helical Cutterblock with 28 Carbide Inserts for Excellent Surface Finishes

The M4P FS305S features a 50 mm diameter helical cutterblock equipped with 28 reversible carbide inserts.

Unlike conventional cutterblocks fitted with straight planer knives, this system uses multiple small cutting inserts arranged around the cutterblock.

This technology provides a progressive and consistent cutting action, making it particularly suitable for jointing and thicknessing operations.

The main advantages of this helical cutterblock include:

• Reduced operating noise: according to the manufacturer, the helical cutting system can reduce noise levels by approximately 50% compared with conventional cutterblocks.

• Excellent surface finish: carbide inserts help minimise wood fibre tear-out and produce smooth, consistent surfaces.

• Extended cutting edge life: the manufacturer claims that the inserts can last up to 20 times longer than conventional planer knives, taking into account their four usable cutting edges.

• Simplified maintenance: each insert features four cutting edges and can be rotated when one edge becomes worn.

• Individual replacement: damaged inserts can be replaced separately without changing the entire set of cutting tools.

The helical cutterblock operates at a speed of 9,500 rpm, helping achieve consistent cutting results and excellent surface quality.

The machine is also supplied with 5 spare carbide inserts to facilitate cutterblock maintenance.

1080 mm Jointing Tables for Accurate Timber Preparation

The M4P FS305S jointer planer features jointing tables with a total length of 1080 mm, providing a useful support surface for working with different solid wood workpieces.

The maximum jointing width is 305 mm, allowing relatively wide boards to be flattened and prepared.

The maximum depth of cut is 2 mm, enabling controlled material removal to achieve flat and even surfaces.

The tables are designed to provide stable timber guidance during jointing operations.

The manufacturer also highlights the presence of table lips on both sides of the cutterblock, which help reduce operating noise.

This configuration allows users to perform various woodworking operations:

• Flattening the first reference face of a board.

• Straightening timber edges.

• Preparing boards before thickness planing.

• Flattening solid wood workpieces.

• Preparing timber for joinery assemblies.

For optimum results, the depth of cut should be adjusted according to the width of the workpiece and the hardness of the timber.

Tilting Jointer Fence Adjustable from 90° to 45°

The M4P FS305S is equipped with a 640 × 125 mm jointer fence, adjustable from 90° to 45°.

This fence supports workpieces during edge jointing and allows different woodworking operations to be performed.

When set at 90°, it helps produce edges perpendicular to the reference face of the timber.

Its adjustable angle down to 45° also allows bevelled edges to be prepared for specific joints and woodworking applications.

The stable fence construction contributes to accurate and consistent jointing results.

This adjustable fence is a valuable feature for users looking for a versatile planer thicknesser for different woodworking projects.

305 mm Thickness Planer with Automatic Feed

In thicknessing mode, the M4P FS305S allows timber to be accurately dimensioned after jointing.

The machine offers a maximum thicknessing width of 305 mm and an adjustable thicknessing height from 5 to 150 mm.

This working capacity is suitable for processing various solid wood sections for furniture making, interior woodworking and general joinery applications.

The thicknessing table is 500 mm long, providing support for workpieces as they pass beneath the cutterblock.

The maximum depth of cut is 2 mm.

Timber is fed automatically at a speed of 7.5 metres per minute, ensuring consistent movement throughout the thicknessing process.

This system simplifies timber dimensioning and helps achieve uniform workpiece thickness.

The combination of automatic feed and the carbide-insert helical cutterblock contributes to excellent surface finishes.

Four-Point Guided Thicknessing Table for Improved Accuracy

The M4P FS305S features a four-point guided thicknessing table, designed to improve stability during height adjustments and thicknessing operations.

This guidance system helps maintain consistent table positioning and contributes to achieving uniform thickness across the workpiece.

It is particularly useful for users who require accurate timber dimensioning.

The four-point guidance system is especially valuable for applications such as:

• Manufacturing solid wood panels.

• Preparing rails and stiles.

• Thicknessing boards to consistent dimensions.

• Furniture making.

• Preparing timber for precise joinery assemblies.

For optimum results, workpieces should be properly jointed before being passed through the thickness planer.

Combined Dust Extraction Hood for Jointing and Thicknessing

The M4P FS305S planer thicknesser is equipped with a combined dust extraction hood, suitable for both jointing and thicknessing operations.

This system allows the machine to be connected to an external dust extraction unit to remove the chips generated during woodworking.

The dust extraction outlet diameter is 100 mm, a commonly used size for woodworking dust collectors.

Connecting a suitable extraction system provides several advantages:

• Efficient chip removal during jointing.

• Dust and chip extraction during thicknessing.

• Reduced chip accumulation around the cutterblock.

• A cleaner working environment.

• Improved operating comfort.

The M4P FS305S does not feature an integrated powered dust extraction system. A suitable external wood chip extractor is required for effective chip removal.

Appropriate protection against fine wood dust is also recommended.

Powerful 230V Single-Phase Motor for Woodworking Applications

The M4P FS305S operates on a 230V single-phase electrical supply, making it suitable for workshops without a three-phase installation.

Its motor specifications are as follows:

• Continuous motor output power S1: 1800 W (2.4 HP).

• Motor input power S6 40%: 2500 W (3.4 HP).

• Power supply: 230V single-phase.

• Cutterblock speed: 9,500 rpm.

This motor configuration provides suitable performance for general solid wood jointing and thicknessing operations.

When working with particularly hard timber or wide boards, reducing the depth of cut is recommended to avoid excessive motor load.

The single-phase electrical supply is especially convenient for home workshops and smaller professional workshops equipped only with 230V power.

Compact Planer Thicknesser for Woodworking Workshops

The M4P FS305S combines a 305 mm working width with relatively compact overall dimensions.

Its overall dimensions are 1125 × 560 × 575 mm, with an approximate weight of 41 kg.

It can be installed on a suitably stable and strong support capable of handling its weight and the forces generated during jointing and thicknessing operations.

This design allows users to benefit from two essential timber preparation functions in a single machine.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Small woodworking workshops.

• Home DIY workshops.

• Woodworking enthusiasts.

• Craftsmen looking for a compact machine.

• Users who want to joint and thickness their own solid wood workpieces.

The machine also features a cutterblock guard designed to meet CE safety requirements, helping improve safety during jointing operations.

Versatile Machine for Preparing and Dimensioning Solid Wood

Thanks to its 305 mm jointing and thicknessing width, 28-insert helical cutterblock and 230V single-phase motor, the M4P FS305S is suitable for a wide range of woodworking applications.

It can be used for:

• Flattening solid wood board faces.

• Straightening edges before assembly.

• Thicknessing boards and battens.

• Preparing timber for furniture making.

• Dimensioning workpieces for joinery.

• Producing timber components for interior woodworking.

• Preparing rough-sawn timber for various woodworking projects.

The combination of jointing and thicknessing functions allows timber to be prepared from rough or uneven surfaces and progressively machined to the required dimensions.

Technical Specifications of the M4P FS305S Planer Thicknesser

General Information

• Brand: M4P

• Model: FS305S

• Manufacturer reference: 3001021

• EAN code: 9009468083939

• Machine type: combined jointer planer and thicknesser

• Power supply: 230V single-phase

• Motor output power S1: 1800 W (2.4 HP)

• Motor input power S6 40%: 2500 W (3.4 HP)

• Machine dimensions (L × W × H): 1125 × 560 × 575 mm

• Weight: approximately 41 kg

Cutterblock Specifications

• Cutterblock type: helical cutterblock with carbide inserts

• Number of carbide inserts: 28

• Cutterblock diameter: 50 mm

• Cutterblock speed: 9,500 rpm

• Reversible carbide inserts with 4 cutting edges

• Spare carbide inserts supplied: 5

Jointing Capacity

• Maximum jointing width: 305 mm

• Total jointing table length: 1080 mm

• Maximum depth of cut: 2 mm

• Jointer fence dimensions: 640 × 125 mm

• Fence tilting angle: 90° to 45°

Thicknessing Capacity

• Maximum thicknessing width: 305 mm

• Minimum thicknessing height: 5 mm

• Maximum thicknessing height: 150 mm

• Thicknessing table length: 500 mm

• Maximum depth of cut: 2 mm

• Automatic feed speed: 7.5 m/min

• Thicknessing table guidance: 4 points

Dust Extraction and Safety

• Dust extraction outlet diameter: 100 mm

• Combined dust extraction hood: yes

• External dust extraction: required

• CE-compliant cutterblock guard: yes

Standard Equipment Supplied with the M4P FS305S

The M4P FS305S planer thicknesser is supplied with the following equipment:

• Helical cutterblock fitted with 28 carbide inserts, factory-installed on the machine.

• 5 spare carbide inserts, for convenient cutterblock maintenance.

• Combined dust extraction hood, suitable for both jointing and thicknessing operations.

• Safety push stick, allowing certain workpieces to be guided during jointing while keeping hands away from the cutterblock.

The machine also features an adjustable tilting jointer fence, a cutterblock guard and a four-point guided thicknessing table.

Main Advantages of the M4P FS305S Planer Thicknesser

• Helical cutterblock with 28 carbide inserts for excellent surface finishes.

• 305 mm jointing width for preparing various solid wood workpieces.

• 305 mm thicknessing width for dimensioning boards and battens.

• 1080 mm jointing tables for improved workpiece support.

• Tilting jointer fence adjustable from 90° to 45°.

• Thicknessing height from 5 to 150 mm.

• Automatic feed speed of 7.5 m/min.

• Four-point guided thicknessing table for improved stability.

• 230V single-phase motor suitable for workshops without three-phase power.

• Combined dust extraction hood with 100 mm outlet.

• 5 spare carbide inserts included.

• Compact design combining two essential timber preparation functions.

Why Choose the M4P FS305S Planer Thicknesser from Probois Machinoutils?

The M4P FS305S 230V planer thicknesser with helical cutterblock is an excellent solution for woodworkers looking for a versatile and compact machine for preparing and dimensioning solid wood.

Its 28-insert helical cutterblock, 305 mm working width, 1080 mm jointing tables and four-point guided thicknessing table offer valuable advantages for accurate woodworking operations.

At Probois Machinoutils, we offer a selection of woodworking machinery for demanding DIY enthusiasts and professional users, along with technical advice on machine selection, operation and maintenance.

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