Planers & Planer Thicknessers

Planers and thicknessers are essential for achieving consistent and accurate timber preparation, whether you’re jointing edges, flattening boards, or bringing stock to precise, repeatable thicknesses. For joinery, cabinetry, furniture making and restoration work, they’re the foundation of clean joinery, stable assemblies and high-quality finishes.

A well-set planer/thicknesser removes twist, bow, and cupping, giving boards a true face and edge, and ensuring components match perfectly during assembly. In both hobby and professional workshops, they’re the machines that turn rough material into reliable, usable timber.

Ideal Trades & Applications

These machines are indispensable for:

• Cabinet-makers & joiners, preparing accurate rails, stiles, carcass components and face frames
• Furniture makers, achieving flat, stable panels and dimensioned stock ready for joinery
• Renovators & restorers, bringing reclaimed timber back to true, usable condition
• Woodturners, preparing consistent blanks before heading to the lathe
• DIYers upgrading their workshop, improving build quality and reducing reliance on pre-machined timber

Whether you’re batch-producing components or refining a single board, a planer/thicknesser raises both precision and productivity.

Manufacturers D&M Tools Stocks

D&M Tools carries a solid and trusted range of machines and accessories from the following manufacturers.

Metabo: Reliable, workshop-ready machines known for robust build quality and smooth material feed. Ideal for trade users who need dependable performance with minimal setup time.

Record Power: A staple in UK woodworking shops, offering sturdy, well-engineered planers and thicknessers with excellent value. Suitable for both serious hobbyists and professional joiners.

Holzmann: Austrian-engineered machinery offering strong performance and durability at competitive pricing. Great for workshops needing heavier-duty capability without premium cost.

Zipper: Practical, accessible machines suited to smaller workshops or users stepping up from entry-level equipment. Functional, compact and ideal for lighter-to-medium workloads.

Holzstar: German-designed machinery with an emphasis on accuracy, stability and refined finishes. Popular among users who want a solid, vibration-free machine for precise stock preparation.

Planer & Thicknesser Accessories

D&M also provides essential accessories such as replacement blades, sharpening systems, dust-extraction fittings, extension tables and consumables, ensuring your machine continues to perform smoothly and safely.

A well-chosen planer or thicknesser transforms workshop efficiency, elevates joinery precision and reduces time spent correcting imperfections later in the build. With trusted options from Metabo, Record Power, Holzmann, Zipper and Holzstar, plus a full range of accessories, D&M Tools makes it easy to equip your workshop with machinery that delivers consistent, professional-grade results. Whether you're upgrading your first machine or investing in heavier-duty equipment, you’ll find a setup built to match your workflow and ambition.