Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser Straight Cutterhead Single Phase 5HP

Sherwood's upgraded 20in Industrial Thicknesser will stick with you through thick and thin. Designed to meet the demands of the hardest-working Australian woodworkers. Built to deliver the ultimate in dependable precision.

Discover unparalleled workshop excellence with the Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser – your ultimate companion for precision planing. Constructed from robust cast-iron, the solid base, feed tables and cutterhead ensure stability and vibration absorption. Lock in the bed for consistent operations, whilst using the analogue or digital read out for precise measurements. Experience upgraded efficiency with the enhanced switch arm, a dynamic two-speed gearbox, and a 4in extraction port to keep your workspace clean. Backed by Sherwood’s 5-year warranty – it's time to elevate your workflow and watch the Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser become an indispensable asset in your toolkit.

More Power

Both motors are rated at a massive 5 horsepower, delivering more than enough power to muscle through demanding dimensioning jobs, even in challenging Aussie hardwoods. The motor, which runs a triple-belt pulley system to the cutterhead, is matched with a two-speed gear box to adjust your feed rate – slow feed rate for a better finished surface, and fast feed rate for rapid dimensioning.

More Accuracy

The hefty cast body eliminates vibration and cutterhead chatter, while the precision leadscrew head adjustment allows you to dial in your exact setting with confidence. Once the head position is set, the bed locks keep it tightly in place, increasing your accuracy and reducing snipe.  

More Ways to Measure

The Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser is fitted with four massive support posts with chain-driven precise height adjustment. The steel rule read out on the left-hand side of the bed allows for quick for manual height adjustments.

For exacting precise measurements, the Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser comes fitted with an iGaging Digital Read Out (DRO). The easy-to-read display shows metric in 0.05mm increments, as well as decimalised and fractional imperial in 1/64in increments. The hardened stainless-steel body is IP-54 water/dust resistant rated for long life. Zero out your measurements as needed, and have confidence that you’ll never be just ‘close enough’ again.

More Mobility

The Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser is mounted on a cabinet equipped with four tough and smooth-rolling castors, allowing you to easily position the machine when needed. In one motion the foot locking knob, locks the castors into place, giving you a stable bed to plane. The inbuilt extendable lifting handles, allow for easy movement with a forklift or joist to manoeuvring into exact position in your workshop.

5-Year Warranty

All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other table saw in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser.

Rugged Build

The Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser features a massive cast-iron base, feed tables and cutterhead assembly. The cabinet stand is thick, welded steel plate designed to provide a secure base for the rest of machine, supporting the motor and absorbing the vibration inherent in planing operations.

Two feed-speed gearbox

The two feed-speed gearbox is included as standard to adjust your feed rate – slow feed rate for a better finished surface, and fast feed rate for rapid dimensioning.

Precision Cutterhead

The straight blade cutterhead is a larger diameter and has four blades installed - providing better balance and 33% more cuts per minute compared with the 16in unit. It is supported by large Japanese SKF bearings, for smoother, quieter operation with lower friction - improving service life and performance.

Digital Readout

The easy-to-read iGaging DRO display metric in 0.05mm increments, as well as decimalised and fractional imperial in 1/64in increments. The iGaging DRO takes the guess work out of your precise adjustments – never be off with your measurements again!

Table Height Lock

Achieve ultimate precision and reduce snipe. The table height locking mechanism secures all four pillars against unwanted movement and vibration during the cut, delivering unparalleled precision and repeatability. 

Mobility Kit

A mobile wheel kit is built into base, featuring an easy one-foot engagement to move around as necessary. The locking castors then keep your thicknesser stable and in place for whatever you throw at it.

Dust Extraction

The handy large integrated dust hood with 4in outlet, efficient extracts dust right at the source, keeping your workshop neat and tidy.

Upgraded Switch Arm

This model features an upgraded switch arm from the previous model. The switchbox is located on a sturdy steel arm that contains the power cord, preventing any catching or damage to the wire. The clear switch display, has a quick-stop function.

Magnetic NVR (No-Volt-Release) Switch

The Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser is fitted with a magnetic no-volt-release switch, essential for those wanting to install automated extraction to their thicknesser.

Rollers

The Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser features serrated steel infeed and solid steel outfeed roller, as well as integral rollers for passing material from the outfeed to infeed side.

5-Year Warranty

All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other thicknesser in its class is more supported than the Sherwood 20in Industrial Thicknesser.