Axminster AT129PT Planer Blades 260mm T1 HSS Pack of 3 Knives Made in the UK by Xcalibur Tooling

Achieving an even planed surface depends on cutter knives that hold their edge and remain accurately aligned across the cutter block. These 260mm Xcalibur Tooling blades are produced specifically for the Axminster AT129PT and supplied as a complete set of three for coordinated replacement.

Manufactured in the UK from high-tungsten T1 High Speed Steel, the blades are fully heat-treated, stress-relieved, and precision ground to approximately a 40° cutting angle. Their resharpenable design makes them suitable for repeated hardwood and softwood preparation in busy woodworking environments.

Key Features

• 260mm Machine-Specific Length: Each knife measures 260mm and is manufactured to suit the Axminster AT129PT cutter block for accurate positioning and dependable operation.

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

• Complete Pack of Three: Replacing all three knives together helps maintain consistent cutting height and balanced material removal across the working width.

• Approximately 40° Cutting Bevel: The precision-ground bevel provides a practical balance between cutting sharpness, edge strength, and surface finish.

• Suitable for Professional Workshop Use: These UK-made blades complement professional woodworking tools where accurate stock dimensioning and consistent timber preparation are required.

Applications

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

• Dimension timber to a consistent thickness before routing, jointing, shaping, or other machining operations.

• Restore cutting quality when existing knives begin leaving surface ridges, increased tear-out, rough patches, or uneven material removal.

• For regular users of an Axminster thicknesser planer, keeping a correctly sized replacement set available can reduce downtime when installed blades require sharpening.

• Use the resharpenable T1 HSS knives across repeated timber-preparation cycles where accurate cutting geometry and predictable surface quality are important.

Why Choose Our Planer Blades?

• The machine-specific 260mm sizing provides a dedicated replacement for the Axminster AT129PT rather than relying on generic planer knives.

• T1 HSS combines durable edge retention with resharpenability, making the blades practical for workshops carrying out frequent timber preparation.

• Replacing the complete three-knife set helps maintain consistent cutter geometry and reduces uneven cutting caused by knives with different wear levels.

• Tight dimensional tolerances support accurate seating within the cutter block, helping minimise unnecessary vibration and promote even stock removal.

• UK manufacture and precision grinding make the set suitable for furniture makers, joiners, cabinet workshops, and professional woodworking environments.

FAQs

1. Why should all three AT129PT knives be replaced together?
Replacing the complete set helps maintain equal cutting height and balanced material removal. It also avoids mixing new knives with blades that have different levels of wear.

2. Can these 260mm planer blades be resharpened?
Yes. The T1 HSS knives can be resharpened multiple times when sufficient material remains. The original cutting angle should be maintained during sharpening.

3. Are these blades suitable for hardwood and softwood?
Yes. T1 HSS provides the toughness and edge retention needed for regular hardwood and softwood preparation. Feed rate and cutting depth should still suit the timber.

4. How can I recognise worn planer knives?
Rougher surfaces, visible ridges, increased tear-out, or greater feed resistance can indicate dull cutting edges. Knife condition and machine adjustment should both be checked.

5. What should I check after installing the new blades?
Ensure all three knives are securely seated and adjusted to an equal cutting height. Follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions for adjustment, fastening, guarding, and safe testing.