The record power pt300 12quot x 8quot heavy duty planer thicknesser has a cast iron surfacing table that is heavily ribbed as well as a large cast iron thicknessing table it has a 3hp induction motor that is all housed in a heavy steel frame for stability there is more than enough power for the 12quot x 8quot capacities and it has a maximum cut of 5mm there are three knives on the 70mm block that allow fast speeds and provide a superb finish the user is protected by anti kickback