Planer - PX|20 Sheartec:II

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.

Revolutionary Planer Design. The PX|16, PX|20, and PX|22 all feature a helpful hood to allow access to the cutterhead. It’s a clever design that’s far superior to other models. Easily inspect the carbide knives or add a couple drops of oil to the lube points. It’s all within easy reach, and the hood stays open thanks to a retractable tab inside the machine.  

Open the Hatch. Just open the latches and remove a couple Allen bolts to lift the hood for inspection or maintenance. Material return rollers and a sight window on top of the planer enclosure are additional benefits of this machine. The dust port as equipped from the factory is ambidextrous and attaches easily to a 4” hose fitting. 

Cutterhead Chamber. The Sheartec II cutterhead really is a technological marvel. With deep gullets and 4-sided carbide inserts, it also leaves a fantastic finish. The engineers paid a lot of attention to sealing off drafts with foam weatherstripping. 

Only Shift on the Fly. Now that the DC is beyond fantastic, remember the cardinal rule of big planers. Only shift the 2-speed gearbox when the machine is running! This way, you can safely enjoy the fine finish speed of 16 fpm or production speed of 28 fmp. The height adjustment crank handle also conveniently folds out of the way when not in use.

Big Planer, Big Features. Another important feature is the heavy urethane rollers to support lumber as it passes through the machine. The overall footprint with both rollers extended is about 3 feet, yet it’s easy to store against a wall with the rollers retracted. And don’t forget about the integrated Wixey DRO to easily finish at the exact thickness you desire with minimal guesswork.

Sheartec II Smooth. There’s smooth, and then there’s Sheartec II smooth. Most lumber types can run full speed through the PX|20 and come out nearly perfect. However, if you have tricky grain like quartersawn white oak, you can shift to the finishing speed for the last couple passes. The result is a glass-like surface that only needs a light sanding before heading to the finishing room.

Height-Adjustable Rollers. Did you know the height of the infeed/outfeed rollers is adjustable? The roller bracket mounts to the rods through slightly oversized holes. Just align the rollers to the bed of the planer with a quality straightedge and tighten the fasteners. Others suggest setting the rollers .020” higher than the bed of the planer to eliminate any trace of snipe. The PX series planers are precision equipment with “industrial art” looks, and they’ve earned a reputation as a high-quality industrial machine in many woodworking shops worldwide.