Planer Blades MACAW HSS & Carbide — Professional Grade
Description
Planer Blades MACAW HSS & Carbide — Professional Grade
MACAW planer blades are made from high-grade steel and available in both high-speed steel (HSS) and carbide for surfacing wood and metal flat and smooth. With a precise straight cutting edge, they fit shapers and wood planers; choose the blade type to match the material and cutting speed. Supplied by BOWMAP Industry & Tooling, Samut Prakan.
Specifications
| Brand | MACAW · BORCAM · FEWCAM (from product images) |
|---|---|
| Blade material | HSS 18% (W18 tungsten high-speed) and Carbide |
| Use for | Shapers and wood planers |
| HSS cutting speed | Cast iron 18 · Brass 49 · Mild steel 15 (m/min) |
| Carbide cutting speed | Cast iron 330 · Brass 45 · Mild steel 45 (m/min) |
| HSS feed rate | 1.3–2.0 mm/stroke |
| Carbide feed rate | 0.01–0.50 mm/stroke |
| Shaper blade sizes | HSS & carbide · length 6"–32" · width 25/30/35 mm · thickness 3 mm |
| Machine-fit blades | Makita 1100 82×29×3 · 1600 80×29×1.5 · 1804N 138×29×3 · 2012 306×32×3 · Ryobi 263×32×3 mm (HSS/carbide) |
Use cases
- Surfacing boards and sawn timber flat
- Finishing soft metals such as cast iron and brass (carbide blades)
- High cutting-speed planing — choose carbide blades
- General wood planing with moderate edge life — choose HSS blades
- Replacing worn blades in a shaper or wood planer
Compatibility
Choose the blade material for the job: carbide resists heat and cuts hard work at higher speed but is more brittle and costs more, while HSS is tougher, economical, and good for general wood. Set cutting speed and feed per the material chart and check the blade set is balanced before use.
Availability
In stock at the BOWMAP warehouse in Samut Prakan, ready for same-day pickup or next-day delivery across Bangkok and the surrounding provinces. Contact us for bulk pricing on large orders.
Related products
- Spare MAKITA planer blades
- CHUOKU carbide plate
- MACAW grinding stone
- CHUOKU HSS lathe tool bits
FAQ
What is the difference between HSS and carbide planer blades, and which should I choose?
Carbide blades are very hard and heat-resistant, cutting hard work at high speed (e.g. up to 330 m/min on cast iron) and holding an edge longer, but they are more brittle and cost more. HSS blades are tougher, less prone to chipping, and economical — good for wood and general work. Choose carbide for speed and edge life; choose HSS for toughness and value.
What speed and feed rate should I set?
It depends on material and blade type. Example for HSS: cast iron ~18 m/min, brass ~49, mild steel ~15, with a feed of 1.3–2.0 mm/stroke. Carbide can run much faster but with a reduced feed (0.01–0.50 mm/stroke) for a smooth finish and to protect the edge.
Do MACAW blades fit common wood planers?
Yes. MACAW planer blades are designed to fit standard shapers and wood planers, including the MACAW 2012 that uses 304 mm MAKITA-compatible blades. Tell BOWMAP the blade length and thickness your machine uses and we will supply the right blade.
