Axminster APPT 255 Planer Blades 260mm T1 HSS Pack of 2 Knives Made in the UK by Xcalibur Tooling

Accurate timber dimensioning depends on planer knives that stay sharp, sit evenly within the cutter block, and remove material consistently across the full board width. These 260mm Xcalibur Tooling blades are manufactured for the Axminster APPT 255 and supplied as a matched pair for coordinated replacement.

Made in the UK from T1 High Speed Steel, each knife measures 260mm x 25mm x 3mm and is precision ground to approximately a 40° bevel. The single-edged blades are fully resharpenable, providing a practical solution for workshops processing hardwood and softwood regularly.

Key Features

• 260mm Machine-Specific Length: Each knife measures 260mm long and is produced specifically for the Axminster APPT 255 cutter block.

• 25mm x 3mm Blade Profile: Accurate width and thickness help the knives seat correctly and maintain a consistent cutting position when properly installed.

• T1 High Speed Steel: High-tungsten T1 HSS provides strong edge retention, toughness, and resistance to heat generated during repeated planing.

• Matched Pack of Two: Both knives can be replaced together, helping maintain balanced cutting and equal knife height across the cutter block.

• Workshop-Grade Construction: For users maintaining dependable woodworking power tools, the resharpenable T1 HSS construction provides a durable option for repeated timber preparation.

Applications

• Prepare rough-sawn hardwood and softwood before furniture assembly, cabinet making, joinery, sanding, or finishing.

• Dimension boards to a more consistent thickness when accurate material preparation is required before subsequent workshop operations.

• Restore cleaner cutting when existing knives begin producing ridges, increased tear-out, rough surfaces, or inconsistent stock removal.

• For regular users of an Axminster thicknesser planer, replacing both knives as a matched pair helps maintain consistent cutting height and surface quality.

• Resharpen the blades when required, provided the correct cutting geometry and safe minimum blade dimensions are maintained.

Why Choose Our Planer Blades?

• The 260mm x 25mm x 3mm dimensions provide a dedicated replacement for the Axminster APPT 255 rather than relying on a generic planer knife.

• T1 HSS offers strong edge retention while remaining resharpenable, making the blades practical for workshops with frequent timber-processing requirements.

• Precision grinding helps both knives sit consistently within the cutter block, supporting even material removal and reducing unnecessary vibration or chatter.

• Supplying the knives as a matched pair makes it easier to maintain equal blade geometry and cutting height after replacement.

• For workshops investing in professional woodworking tools, UK-manufactured Xcalibur Tooling knives provide a machine-specific option for maintaining reliable stock preparation and surface finishing.

FAQs

1. Why should both APPT 255 knives be replaced at the same time?
Replacing the two knives together helps maintain equal cutting height and balanced material removal. A matched pair also reduces the risk of one blade carrying more of the cutting load.

2. Can the 260mm T1 HSS knives be resharpened?
Yes. The blades are single-edged and fully resharpenable when the correct grinding procedure is followed. Maintaining the original cutting geometry is important for consistent performance.

3. Are these knives suitable for hardwood as well as softwood?
Yes. T1 HSS provides the toughness and edge retention required for both dense hardwoods and common softwoods. Feed rate and cutting depth should still suit the timber being processed.

4. What signs indicate that the planer knives are becoming dull?
Rough surfaces, visible ridges, increased tear-out, or greater feed resistance can indicate blade wear. Check both knife condition and machine adjustment before continuing regular work.

5. What should I check when installing the replacement pair?
Make sure both knives are securely seated and set to the same cutting height. Follow the machine manufacturer's guidance for knife adjustment, fastening, cutter-block checks, and safe testing before use.