Oliver Machinery 15" Helical Head Planer

For years, bench-top planers have been capped at around 13".

- Logan Wittmer

Recently, though, a few manufacturers have begun to push that boundary with models labeled “bench-top” that stretch into the 15" range. Among them, one of the most compelling entries is the Oliver Machinery 10055. What sets this machine apart is its combination of a helical cutter-head and 220V power. Running on 220V means it draws fewer amps than a comparable 110V un