The all-new PX|20 planer signals an innovative new design for Laguna planers. The Laguna PX|20 is loaded with new ergonomic features to make woodworking safer and more enjoyable.
Infeed and Outfeed Rollers - The PX|20 features infeed and outfeed rollers to assist with material loading and feeding while keeping a compact footprint
Digital Readout - The DRO has been moved to the control panel to provide better ergonomics and make precision settings easier
Ergonomic Control Panel - Machine controls have been moved to the control panel at the top of the machine and angled toward the machine operator for easy access and better visibility. Combined with the new cabinet, the PX|20 sports a sleek, modern design
Improved Dust Collection - The 4” diameter dust chute offers the option to point to right or left to optimize dust collection system layout
More Features
4-Post Bed Support - Provides precise and consistent performance with every cut
ShearTec II Cutterhead - The ShearTec II cuttherhead comes as standard equipment on PX|20 Planer. The ShearTec II is a 6-row carbide insert cutterhead that produces a superior surface finish on all woods including challenging hardwoods. The ShearTec II knives and fasteners have a T-step design to maximize clamping force on the knives preventing knife cracking and chatter. The 4-sided carbide insert knives produce a shear cut for flawless results. The ShearTec II cutterhead has deep grooves that make the cutterhead very quiet and improve shaving ejection. The 4-sided knives can be rotated for a new cutting edge without the need for a knife setting jig
Serrated Infeed Roller - The serrated infeed roller and pressure bar are mounted close to the cutterhead to virtually eliminate snipe
Specs
Motor 220v 5HP 1phase 60hz/23Amp. CSA Yes Bed Size 20 x 21-1/2" Pull-Out Extension 4" Wheels Built-in Optional Max. Depth of cut 1/4" Max. Stock Thickness 8" Min. Stock Thickness 1/4" Min. Stock Length 8" Max. Stock Width 20" Feed Speed 16 & 28 FPM Dust Port Diameter 4" LEFT and RIGHT Cutterhead RPM 5000 Cutterhead Diameter 3" Cutterhead Insert # 138 x 4-sided Carbide, 6 Row Thickness Readout Wixey DRO
For a 20” planer, this thing has a small foot print. Nothing like it on the market to my knowledge. Digital height readout and is accurate, machine is smooth running and quiet. I mean, really quite. I registered about 78 decibels standing right next to it while running and around 89 while planing. In real life, it sounds about half as loud as my previous straight knife planer. The surface finish on planed material is similar to other helical cutters I’ve used- micro ridges that sand out easily. Straight knives will yield a smoother surface but also suffer from more tear-out where grain changes direction. The fit and finish on the machine is excellent and the design is really a huge step forward.
