{"product_id":"oliver-machinery-15-benchtop-planer-230v-with-hcx-helical-cutterhead","title":"15\" Benchtop Planer with HCX Helical Cutterhead \u0026 Outfeed Tables -  2-1\/2 HP","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Oliver 15\" Benchtop Planer delivers professional power, smoothness, and precision in a compact shop-friendly design. Powered by a robust 2-1\/2 HP motor, this planer handles hardwoods with ease while maintaining consistent cutting performance. The HCX helical cutterhead features precision-ground carbide inserts arranged for clean, quiet, and tear-out-free results. Its durable construction, combined with included infeed and outfeed tables, ensures excellent stock support and reduced snipe. Perfect for hobbyists, custom furniture makers, and small professional shops seeking helical-head performance without the footprint of a floor model.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal for woodworkers who need a powerful, accurate, and smooth-cutting benchtop planer with the superior finish and quieter operation of a helical cutterhead. 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Your account will be charged when you place your order. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpress or overnight shipping is not available for this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips by Ground to the 48 contiguous states. Cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, APOs, US Territories, Canada or other foreign countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Return Information \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReturns are accepted by Oliver Machinery within 30 days of receipt.  Return Materials Authorization (RMA) required prior to return.  A 20% restocking fee will be applied.  Customer responsible for return freight.  Contact Woodcraft Customer Service for return assistance at 1-800-225-1153.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Warranty Information \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOliver Machinery warrants its products to the original customer as free from defects for a period of two years on parts and 1 year for the electronics and motor.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oliver Machinery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46236998402186,"sku":"195898","price":1949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1711\/1178\/files\/195898_000_001.jpg?v=1745339620","url":"https:\/\/www.woodcraft.com\/products\/oliver-machinery-15-benchtop-planer-230v-with-hcx-helical-cutterhead","provider":"Woodcraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}