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Powermatic 15-Inch Planer, Helical Head, 3 HP, 1Ph 230V (Model 15HH)

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Brand Powermatic
Material Alloy Steel, Cast Iron
Color Yellow
Product Dimensions 48"L x 28"W x 43.5"H
Item Weight 502 Pounds

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  • Large, precision-ground cast iron table and extensions provide maximum workpiece support
  • Angled dust chute with 4" port directs collection hose away from work area
  • Lockable built-in caster system allows for mobility in the shop
  • Steel top-mounted return rollers speed up repetitive cuts
  • Helical cutterhead with 74 four-sided carbide knife inserts provides smoother, quieter cutting, and a finer finish
  • Three V-belts transfer maximum power to the cutterhead
  • Two-speed gearbox features automatic chain tensioner
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4.3 4.3
Value for money
4.2 4.2

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power source
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max rotational speed
4500 rpm
5000 rpm
5000 rpm
5200 rpm
cutting width
14.88 inches
20 inches
20 inches
15 inches
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0.09 inches
0.09 inches
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Cast Iron
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15 amps
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weight
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Powermatic 15HH Planer
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Cutterhead Knives Helical (74 four-sided inserts) Four HSS straight knives Four HSS straight knives Helical (132 four-sided inserts) Helical (132 four-sided inserts)
Maximum Cutting Width 14-7/8" 20" 20" 20" 20"
Maximum Thickness 8" 8" 8" 8"
Motor 6" 1Ph 230V 3Ph 230/460V (prewired 230V) 1Ph 230V 3Ph 230/460V (prewired 230V)
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) 1Ph 230V 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8" 26" x 36-5/8" x 41-3/8"
Net Weight 502 lbs 770 lbs 770 lbs 801 lbs 801 lbs

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Featuring a top-of-the-line helical cutterhead for smooth cutting and fine finishes, the Powermatic 15HH 15-Inch Planer is ideal for precision wood dimensioning. Accurate and dependable, this planer's powerful motor, smooth feeds, precise depth-of-cut adjustments, robust construction, and integrated dust hood set a new standard in wood planing.

Byrd Helical Cutterhead for Smooth, Quiet Cuts
A top-of-the-line woodworking tool, the 15HH features Tom Byrd's famous helical cutterhead. The Byrd cutterhead is made from stress-proof steel for unrivaled durability, and it is ultra-efficient thanks to 74 carbide inserts that are arranged in spiral-shaped rows. These inserts have a four-inch radius ground into them and are mounted to approach your workpiece at a 14-degree angle, so you'll get a true shear cut every time you use it.

While the 15HH is capable of 3/16-inch-deep cuts on most stock widths, a limiter plate at the center of the cutterhead limits full-width cuts to 1/8 inch or less. This helps avoid applying excessive strain on the machine and prevents damage to the wood.

To top it off, the Byrd cutterhead is incredibly quiet. In fact, you may not realize it's cutting wood until you see the remarkable results!

Powerful Motor for Reliable Performances
The 15HH owes its robust performance to a three-horsepower (continuous duty rating), single-phase, 230-volt TEFC (totally enclosed fan-cooled) motor. This motor is mounted in the planer's base cabinet, and it is operated by a true magnetic switch located on the head assembly. For trouble-free maintenance, the motor features an easily removable, full-length belt cover.

Smooth Infeeds and Outfeeds
The 15HH features a serrated steel infeed roller and a smooth steel outfeed roller that allow for positive feeding and non-marring of the wood upon exit.

What's more, the 15HH has two material feed rates: 20 FPM used primarily for rough dimensioning and 16 FPM used primarily for smooth dimensioning. The two-speed gearbox features an automatic chain tensioner and a push/pull knob makes shifting between feed rates as easy as can be.

Durable, Adjustable, and Maneuverable
The 15-HH's tables are made of cast iron with smooth, precision-ground surfaces for durability and easy feeds. Measuring 15 inches wide by 20 inches long, the main table provides ample space for larger projects. A pair of cast-iron extension tables (15.75-inches wide by 14 inches long), means you can expand the table to 48 inches in length.

A large cast-iron handwheel positions the table quickly and easily, and four posts give you optimum stability. And built around a fully enclosed welded steel base cabinet, the 15HH features machined iron casters that ensure durability and maneuverability--a foot-operated brake lets you lock the casters into place.

Dust Hood Deflects Debris away from Your Workpiece
To help protect components and improve visibility, an all-metal dust hood diverts debris from the cutterhead. The hood terminates with a four-inch diameter port that is conveniently angled to the side, so the dust collector hose does not interfere with the exiting stock.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The 15HH measures approximately 48.0 x 28.0 x 43.5 inches (WxHxD), weighs 502 pounds, and is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
15HH 15-Inch Planer; dust hood; two cast-iron extension tables; handwheel; handle; four hex wrenches (3.0 - 6.0mm); two open-ended wrenches (8 - 10mm and 12-14mm); three bags of fasteners; 1-1/4-inch drive screwdriver; TP25 Torx Plus drive socket adapter; 10 extra knife inserts; manual; and warranty card.


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230 volts

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
43 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the noise level, ease of setup, smoothness, and crated of the planer. For example, they mention it runs smoothly without a load, the casters roll smoothly, and it was well built. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, sturdiness, appearance, and quality.

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12 customers mention10 positive2 negative

Customers like the noise level of the planer. For example, they say it's amazingly quiet under load and they're pleased with the reduced decibel factor.

"...at a 4.75 Star Review but the shear quality and the amazingly reduced noise level absolutely warrant the 5-Star....." Read more

"...reduced motor and belt wear and amazingly low noise levels a very worth the $1000 upgrade. The anti-kickback pawls are supurb...." Read more

"...One of the first things I noticed is that the machine has a much lower noise level than the lunch box type planers...." Read more

"...I was also pleased with the reduced decibel factor and the addition of locking casters Overall I am very pleased with planer and it was definitely..." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the setup of the planer to be surprisingly simple. They mention that it was a very easy process with no disassembly. Customers also say the shipping was easy to arrange and the setup was easy follow. The planer is quieter, smoother, and quicker than other models, and it's easier to change the blades.

"...It is a joy to operate and it was surprisingly simple to assemble, by myself, without and helping hands what-so-ever...." Read more

"...Assembly was a breeze, as the in/outfeed tables have allen head set screws to aide in leveling prior to tightening the mounting bolts...." Read more

"...come out of the planer nice and smooth and the machine is really effortless to use...." Read more

"...It took about an hour to clean and assemble. Assembly is pretty straight forward, adjusting the infeed-outfeed tables is a snap...." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the planer. They say it's a solid machine, well built, and impressive. Some say that they paid for an upgraded quality of motor, Bryd cutterhead, and overall fit. They also mention that it'll reduce tear-out on some figured maple.

"The planer is well built, and works well.Could not give it 5 stars because when I unpackaged it it had two cutters broken completely in half." Read more

"...The machine is very well built and solid, nothing feels or looks like it was cheaply done to save a few bucks.I highly recommend." Read more

"...head does an excellent job producing glass smooth cuts and reducing tear-out on some figured maple...." Read more

"...But no mention of damage in the description. Description stated very good condition." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the planer. For example, they mention it's quiet, runs smoothly without a load, and produces smooth results right out of the box. The casters roll smoothly and lock securely, and the finish on the wood is incredibly smooth. For such a heavy machine, it rolls pretty good.

"...I was amazed at how (relatively) quiet the machine is. It runs smooth without a load, no vibration or rattles to speak of...." Read more

"...The boards come out of the planer nice and smooth and the machine is really effortless to use...." Read more

"...For such a heavy machine it rolls pretty good. I highly recommend." Read more

"...The helical cutter head does an excellent job producing glass smooth cuts and reducing tear-out on some figured maple...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the crated of the hardware planer. They mention that it arrived very well crate, and the finish was good. Customers also say that the machine is very well built and solid.

"...The machine arrived crated VERY well and the delivery truck had a lift gate so, with a pallet jack, it was quickly in my garage...." Read more

"...The machine is very well built and solid, nothing feels or looks like it was cheaply done to save a few bucks.I highly recommend." Read more

"...The new planer arrived in good condition, properly crated and packaged. It took about an hour to clean and assemble...." Read more

"...The great: Delivery of this monster was great - mostly assembled, crated well, easy to offload from the pallet, shipping company did well meeting..." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the planer. They mention that it performs very well, is very pleased with the results, and is a wonderful machine.

"...head will not give you a truly glass smoth surface but the overall performance, lifespan and low cost of the cutters..." Read more

"The planer is well built, and works well.Could not give it 5 stars because when I unpackaged it it had two cutters broken completely in half." Read more

"...I planed a few red oak boards and was very pleased with the results...." Read more

"...Everything works flawless as expected. Setup took a couple hours to do right, but not bad. I'm in shock how much quieter is it as well...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the planer. They mention that it's a beautiful machine, and the Shelix head really shines on highly figured woods. The set up was easy, and it'll make transferring the boards back and forth simple.

"...finished with a few passes of the D/A. The Shelix head really shines on highly figured woods. In fact I was blown away...." Read more

"Its a beautiful machine but I have two issues with the one I received. One, they sent the wrong starter box...." Read more

"...The rollers on top are very nice. Making transferring the boards back and forth simple. All the adjustments from the factory were dead on for me...." Read more

"Set up was easy and it is a jewel...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the planer. They mention that it is a fantastic product and a great addition to their shop.

"Awesome addition to our shop. Super smooth and quiet." Read more

"Great planer!..." Read more

"Great addition to my shop...." Read more

"Fantastic planer...." Read more

Heavy Duty
5 Stars
Heavy Duty
This planer is solid as a rock. I've had lunch planers and gotten by with them, but never felt secure running long boards through them. With this Powermatic I feel it can handle anything under 15" wide that I could send through it. The planer arrived in a very sturdy wooden crate and needed very little assembly. One of the first things I noticed is that the machine has a much lower noise level than the lunch box type planers.While part of the reason for the upgrade was to get a wider width, the major difference between this machine and a lunch box is the heft and stability. You do need to make sure your dust collector is up to the task, which mine isn't. (my next shop upgrade).The boards come out of the planer nice and smooth and the machine is really effortless to use. I briefly considered the 20" model, but my shop is really not big enough for that and I plan to add a drum sander in the future, so I decided to got with the 15" HH model. The machine doesn't take up much more room than the bench top planer and stand that I previously had.This was my first Powermatic purchase and I've been impressed by the quality. The machine is very well built and solid, nothing feels or looks like it was cheaply done to save a few bucks.I highly recommend.
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