KS410

Precision cutting with versatile knife options

The KS410 comes equipped with a standard cutter block featuring three high-quality, resharpenable blades. This design not only extends the lifespan of the blades but also ensures long-term cost savings, as you can easily resharpen them when needed. Included with the machine is a complete assembly kit, making blade changes straightforward. To simplify the process even further, our optional specialized magnetic alignment tool ensures the blades are perfectly positioned along the axis, guaranteeing precise results with minimal effort. For those seeking even greater convenience, we offer Tersa and Spiral knife systems as advanced options. These knives are designed to self-regulate, removing the need for manual adjustments. The Tersa knives allow for quick, tool-free blade changes, while the Spiral knives deliver superior cutting efficiency, producing smoother finishes and quieter operation. Both options offer time-saving advantages, making them ideal for professionals focused on precision and productivity. This flexibility in knife choices ensures that the KS410 caters to a wide range of needs, from cost-conscious resharpenable blades to high-performance self-aligning systems.

Quick changeover: Tersa cutter block

The KS410 can be equipped with a Tersa cutter block, allowing for rapid and easy knife changes. This is especially beneficial for users working with a variety of materials, as it ensures you can always use the correct knife for the specific wood, resulting in superior cutting performance and significantly extending the lifespan of your tools. The Tersa system simplifies the process: just tap the clamp to release the knives, pull them out, insert the new set, and start the machine. The centrifugal force automatically locks the knives in place, eliminating the need for manual tuning or adjustments afterward.

Hardwood silent power: Spiral cutter block

The KS410 can also be equipped with an optional spiral cutter block, designed for a smoother and quieter woodworking experience. This innovative cutter block features a series of small, rectangular knives arranged in a spiral pattern, ensuring that each knife works incrementally for a fluent and efficient cutting process. The result is a significant reduction in noise and a finer finish on hardwoods. However, the spiral cutter block is not recommended for softwoods like pine, due to two key factors : * Resin Content: Softwoods tend to have higher resin levels, which can clog and affect the cutter block’s performance. * Fibrous Texture: The fibrous nature of softwoods like pine can lead to tearing or fuzzing, reducing the overall finish quality. For those primarily working with hardwoods, the spiral cutter block is an excellent upgrade, offering enhanced performance and a superior finish.

Planing fence for precision and flexibility

The KS410 comes equipped with a 1500 mm aluminum planing fence, which moves smoothly along a square guide, allowing for easy adjustments while ensuring the fence maintains an exact 90° alignment with the table for precise planing. The cast iron bracket also enables the fence to tilt to 45°, with physical stops at both ends to securely lock the fence in position at either 90° or 45°. This setup provides both durability and flexibility, making it ideal for achieving consistent, high-quality results, even in smaller workshops.

Planer Protection for Enhanced Safety

The planer protection is designed with safety in mind, preventing your hands from coming into contact with the knives during planing operations. Both the height and width of the protection can be easily adjusted to accommodate various workpiece sizes, ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment without compromising on accessibility.

Adjustable Chip Removal for Optimized Speed and Precision

The planer allows you to easily adjust the chip removal depth, giving you control over the balance between speed and accuracy. The finer the setting, the more precise the work—but with a slight reduction in speed. Finding the right balance is key, and for most operations, we recommend a maximum chip removal of 4mm. This flexibility lets you tailor the machine to your specific project needs, ensuring optimal performance every time.

Future-ready with advanced planing inserts

In our larger planers, we continue to use the aluminum planing inserts that have long provided reliable performance. However, as we innovate, these inserts will soon be replaced by newer 3D-printed versions once the current stock is depleted. The transition to 3D-printed inserts reflects our commitment to continually improving both precision and durability, ensuring even better results in future models.

The 2nd Operation: Mortising with the Mortising Table

The machine's 2nd operation: Mortising can be achieved by attaching our optional mortising unit, which utilizes the same axis as the planer. This versatile attachment allows you to drill precise holes or slots in your wood, expanding the machine’s functionality and making it an even more powerful tool for complex woodworking tasks.

Wood Clamp and Adjustable Table

The optional mortising unit comes equipped with a wood clamp and an extra plate to securely hold your workpiece in place. For enhanced precision, the table itself moves while the drill remains stationary, ensuring accurate drilling of holes or slots in your wood. This setup guarantees stability and control for detailed woodworking tasks

SiKo Counter Upgrade on Mortising Unit

The mortising unit can be upgraded with a SiKo counter, providing a digital readout for even greater precision. Instead of manually measuring, the SiKi counter allows you to quickly and accurately track your settings, resulting in a faster and more efficient workflow while maintaining exact accuracy.

Extra Support Roller for Enhanced Workpiece Handling

For added convenience when working with longer or larger workpieces, the machine can be fitted with an extra support roller. Featuring a cylindrical roller and ball bearings, this accessory provides essential support, particularly when wood exits the thicknesser or during planing. It ensures smoother handling and stability, helping you maintain control and precision in your work.

Cleaning Set for Spiral Cutter Knives: Maintain Peak Performance

Keep Your Spiral Cutter Knives Sharp with Our Specialized Cleaning Set : Maintain the precision and efficiency of your spiral cutter knives with our complete cleaning set, designed to remove resin buildup, dust, and debris. Regular maintenance keeps your blades sharp, ensuring smooth, accurate cuts with every use. Easy Maintenance for a Longer Lifespan : This kit includes everything you need for hassle-free maintenance. Regular cleaning prevents wear and tear, reducing the need for replacements, and helping you preserve the accuracy of your work while extending the life of your machine. Precision Torque and Simple Blade Care : Included is a torque wrench calibrated to exactly 5.7 Nm, ensuring the correct pressure on the carbide blades—crucial for performance and longevity. Use the included brush to clean the HM inserts before turning the blades to one of the four sharp sides, an advantage of spiral knives that saves you from full replacements. Cleaner Blades, Better Results : A clean, well-maintained cutter delivers superior results with less effort. By investing in the care of your spiral knives, you improve both the quality of your work and the durability of your machine, keeping your workshop at peak performance.

Magnetic Knife Setting Tool: Precision Placement for Standard Knives

An optional accessory for your machine, this set of magnets helps precisely position your planer knives. Designed for a specific axis diameter, these magnets make the installation of standard knives quick and accurate. However, if you’re using Tersa or spiral knives, this tool isn’t necessary, as those knives automatically position themselves for perfect alignment.

Universal Knife Positioning Tool: Versatile Knife Setup Across Machines

We also offer a universal knife positioning tool, designed to work with cutter blocks of various diameters. This versatile tool is compatible with all our planer-thicknesser combination machines and our latest planers that feature openable tables. It provides precise knife placement but requires a bit more space than magnetic tools, making it unsuitable for planers without openable tables.

Optional single-phase motor for added flexibility

For workshops without access to a 3-phase 400V power supply, the KS 410 offers an optional single-phase motor. Like all machines in our Essential line, this flexibility ensures that users in various environments can still benefit from Robland’s professional-grade woodworking machines. It's important to note that the single-phase motor is rated at 2.2 kW, compared to the standard 4.4 kW motor found in the 3-phase version. While this provides a solution for workshops without 3-phase access, the lower power output may affect performance for more demanding tasks or thicker materials. However, for lighter to moderate workloads, this option is ideal for ensuring accessibility and performance in smaller or home-based shops.