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Hammer A2-26 surface planer

Tegan Foley  |  Jun 6, 2023

Designed to provide quality and precision in small workshops, this new 'small' planer/thicknesser from Felder Group's Hammer range boasts user-friendly operation and impresses with solid cast-iron planer tables

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Affordable functionality & reliability

With the Hammer brand for do-it-yourselfers and small businesses, the Felder Group has been producing high quality yet affordable woodworking machines since 1997. Robust, durable, space-saving and precise in their operation, these quality products are designed to make woodworking simply fun.

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Not only does the new A2-26 impress with its compact dimensions for small workshops, it also meets Hammer planer standards that've been tried and tested for decades. The solid cast-iron planer tables, user-friendly operation, quick and easy changeover from planing to thicknessing and, above all, the reliable Hammer self-setting cutterblock ensure perfectly finished wood surfaces – just some of the remarkable details that shouldn't be missed in the workshop

The most important highlights at a glance

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Three knife quick-change, self-setting cutterblock system - at the heart of every Hammer planer - This system guarantees excellent planed wood surfaces and simple operating comfort. Since 1987, the cutterblock quick-change system has proven itself a thousand times over and Felder customers worldwide have saved on expensive additional investment in standard planer cutterblocks. This quick-change is only available from the Felder Group

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Solid planer tables for absolute precision - the strong ribbed Hammer planer and thicknesser tables are made from solid cast-iron and ensure excellent precision in every situation. The planing table's width equates to that of the planing width, which means that workpieces can be planed safely across the planing table's full length

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0° end position saves valuable workspace - a space-saving solution with optimum ergonomics - the planing table tilts away from the user operating area; this ensures that working with the Hammer planer is made as user-friendly as possible and also requires less workshop space

Hammer – decision making reliability for many years to come

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Durability, functionality and reliability made in Austria – Hammer woodworking machines are top-quality products from Felder. Since 1997, Hammer has been producing high-quality yet affordable woodworking machines for the skilled trades and crafts. The models have been specifically designed for this customer group and are available in the basic, winner and perform configurations, offering price optimised solutions for every requirement.

Decades of experience building machines, Austrian craftsmanship, strict quality standards and tried and tested Felder system solutions guarantee excellent woodworking machines, the best operating results and customer satisfaction for years to come. From the passionate woodworker to the business owner with high demands, investing in a Hammer machine guarantees reliability and precise woodworking.

REASONS TO BUY A HAMMER MACHINE

* Excellent value for money
* Decision making reliability for many years to come
* State-of-the-art machine technology
* Solid cast-iron tables and units
* High quality, unique detail solutions as part of standard package
* Top quality manufacturing with strict quality guidelines
* User friendly, classic design
* Quality and precision from Austria
* Compact functionality
* Mobile as an option
* Minimal space requirement
* Quickest changeover times

QUICK STATS

* Surface planing width: 260mm
* Surface planer table length: 1,045mm
* Cutterblock: Self aligning knife cutterblock
* Max depth of cut: 3mm
* Thicknessing height: 3-184mm
* Feed speed: 6m/min

Details that convince

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Quick and simple depth of cut adjustment when planing – the cut depth is set via a turning knob located on the machine's rear side; this ensures quick and precise adjustment of depth of cut with maximum ease of use. Maximum depth of cut amounts to 3mm

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Planer fence for exact joining & bevelling - the planer fence can be tilted very easily from 90-45° by loosening the two turning knobs. Furthermore, a very broad scale provides a great deal of benefit. Two end stops at the 90° and 45° positions ensure precision, save time and provide operating comfort

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Perfect extraction technology – a clean solution - the dust extraction hood's aerodynamically optimised construction, with its ample chip space guarantees ideal chip extraction along with a clean working surface

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Maximum thicknessing height for large dimensioned requirements - the maximum cutting height is 184mm, with thickening height indicated on a large scale, which is located on the machine stand. An even more precise, 0.1 mm, accurate adjustment of thicknessing height is made possible thanks to an optional handwheel and integrated digital clock

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Minimal space requirement – mobile in every workshop - Hammer woodworking machines are very unique owing to their efficient machine design, which means that space can be found in even the smallest workshop. A rolling carriage can be fitted as an optional extra, offering mobility and freeing up additional space

Technical specifications for the Hammer A2-26

ELECTRICS

1 x 230V motor voltage; motor power 2.6 HP (1.9kW) – standard
50Hz motor frequency – standard
005 60 Hz motor frequency – optional

PLANING UNIT & CUTTERBLOCK

Three knife quick-change, self-setting cutterblock system – standard
Anodised planer fence tilts from 90-45° – standard
Length of surface planer fence – 700mm
Surface planer width – 260mm
Planing table length – 1,045mm

PLANER & FEED DRIVE

Thicknessing width – 254mm
Thicknessing height min-max – 4-225mm – standard
Thicknessing table length – 497mm
Minimum workpiece length – 145mm
Maximum depth of cut – 3mm
Synchronous feed speed – 4,5 m/min (50 Hz); 5,4 m/min (60 Hz) – standard

GENERAL

Extraction connection Ø – 100mm
Gross weight – with standard configuration – 175kg

IMPORTANT ACCESSORIES

01.1.202 –Indicator clock with digital readout, 0.1mm resolution, counting counterclockwise – 2mm increments – optional
12.1.311 – Aluminium – system – handwheel – optional
210 – Rolling carriage without lifting bar – optional
211 – Lifting bar – optional

Customer service & maintenance

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Specially trained service personnel are always available to provide specialised on-site service for you. For urgent enquiries, customers can call the hotline centre for straightforward, immediate help. Consultants can be contacted directly or requests conveniently reported online 24/7.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Typical price: £1,450 (inc VAT)
Contact: Felder UK
Address: 2 Joplin Court, Sovereign Business Park, Presley Way, Crownhill, Milton Keynes MK8 0JP
Tel: 01908 635 000
Web: www.felder-group.com

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