Powermatic 15BHH 15" Helical Head Planer 3HP, 1-PH, 230V
- Price
- $ 4,399.99
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Built for serious woodworking shops, the Powermatic 15BHH 15" Helical Head Planer delivers the power, accuracy, and reliability professionals demand for production work. Its robust 3HP motor and heavy-duty cast-iron construction provide the stability needed to flatten and thickness hardwoods with confidence, while the 15" capacity handles everything from furniture components to large glue-ups. A built-in Digital Readout (DRO) allows for precise, repeatable thickness adjustments, helping ensure consistent results across every project.
At the heart of the 15BHH is a four-row helical cutterhead equipped with 48 four-sided carbide inserts that produce exceptionally smooth surfaces while reducing tear-out, noise, and maintenance compared to traditional straight knives. When an insert becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it to a fresh cutting edge and get back to work with minimal downtime.
Select between two feed speeds—16 FPM for superior finish quality or 28 FPM for rapid stock removal—to match your workflow. Combined with full-length cast-iron tables for maximum support and a shop-ready mobile base with upgraded locking casters, the Powermatic 15BHH is engineered to deliver professional-grade results day after day.
Main Differences from the 15HH Planer:
- Larger cutterhead
- More width capacity
- Digital readout (DRO) display for exact measurement settings
- Faster feed rate for aggressive stock removal
- Bi-directional dust port for convenience and better chip removal
- Larger and more accessible emergency stop button
Backed by Powermatic's Gold Glove Service and a 5-year warranty.
Features
- Four-row helical cutterhead with 48 carbide inserts delivers a smoother finish, operates more quietly, and outlasts straight-knife heads
- Built-in digital readout displays exact board thickness in real time, enabling repeatable settings that hold across multiple passes without needing to re-measure
- Solid cast-iron infeed and outfeed tables resist flex and dampen vibration
- 16 FPM feed rate for refined finish passes, or 28 FPM for aggressive stock removal without any tooling changes
- 4" bi-directional dust port connects from either side for flexible placement in the shop
- Upgraded caster locking and braking system provides rolling mobility for repositioning while securing the machine firmly in place during cuts
- Enlarged, high-visibility emergency stop is positioned for immediate access, reducing operator response time and improving overall shop safety
Specs
Cutterhead diameter: 3"
Cutterhead speed: 5,200 RPM
Dust port diameter: 4"
Feed rate: 16 FPM or 28 FPM
Max. thickness: 6"
Max. width: 15"
Min. thickness: 1/8"
Full width cut depth: 3/32"
Motor: 3HP, 1-phase, 14.5 A
Voltage: 230V
Recommended circuit size: 30 A
No. of knives: 48
Dust collection required: 900 CFM
Full table size (L x W): 48" x 15"
Assembled dimensions (L x W x H): 48" x 31-1/2" x 42-3/8"
Gross weight: 486 lbs.
Net weight: 411 lbs.