Advice on a thicknesses

[Qwiggs]

Hello forum gurus -

I am new to this forum as well as woodworking after recently retiring. I am after any thoughts/advice on a thicknesser for a shop I am setting up. Thicknesses I have looked at are the CARBATEC 317mm or the Bayer 330mm. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated and thank you ahead of time for your time.

[Jim Carroll]

A better option is the Sherwood Spiral head thicknesser, as it has a proper spiral head not a segment head like others.

[Chief Tiff]

Both thickies are pretty much low spec, suitable mainly for softwoods with an expectation you’ll be doing a lot of hand sanding afterwards; and you need to have neighbours who don’t mind the banshee wail of a lightweight twin knife machine. You will also need to factor in a chip collector.

As you’re new to woodworking perhaps consider joining a local woodworking guild or men’s shed; you’ll be able to learn what machines you really need and how to use them properly and safely.

[GraemeCook]

The biggest mistake that I have made in woodworking is buying crap tools - repeatedly - I must be an expert.

I agree with the suggestion to join a mens shed. This will give you easy access to informal advice, but also access to quality equipment. Also consider doing some courses at your local TAFE or possibly uni.