IGM PS33 thickness planer set up and review

[@danielnovacovici7917]

Hello. Can you tell me please why you didn't buy the Shinko thickness planer (giving that you have already the Shinko surface planer)? I am considering between the IGM and Shinko thickness planers and I am curios what determined you to buy the IGM. Thank you.

[@woodcraft_cz]

Great question!!!! Il first mention the main reason the go on to mention the secondary reasons. Firstly, it was the cutter head, it looks over all bigger and stronger, the actual roller on the Shinko is aluminium I believe this one cast iron, I just feel this is the better option (I could be wrong) over all it was a very close call. the secondary reason is that IGM are 20min from me so spare parts etc is easier even though I could just order the parts online

[@do_fun_stuff]

Hey and thanks for your review. I was thinking about this machine for quite a long time. Recently, I've decided to give it a chance and ordered it. Now, I'm waiting for delivery as they are currently out of stock. I'm glad you are happy with the machine :) For me, the selling point is the cutter head.

[@woodcraft_cz]

You’ll be very happy, it’s a great machine. The cutter head was the main attraction for me too, so much better then straight blades 🤟

[@maililistaalterego]

I'm trying to decide between this IGM PS33, the Shinko/Dictum DH330 or the DW733. This is the first review out there for this machine. Great timing, thanks.

[@woodcraft_cz]

Iv upgraded from my DW733-qs, I too considered both this and the Shinko, I decided upon this as the cutter head seems to be a stronger material as opposed to aluminium which the Shinko appears to be, this also has more cutters and come as carbide as standard. I have the Shinko jointer AH200 and love it but this just edged my decision due to the factors i mention above

[@JohnKrakatoa]

Yeah me too

[@tomaskolar7088]

Shinko/Dictum has spiral head, IGM has helix, i.e. the cutters on IGM are slightly turned so they do not „hit“ the wood along the whole blade but „on the tip“ and continue to the other side of the blade. As you are cutting with knife or when you use your hand plane slightly turned to the side. That's also the reason why the blades of IGM has slight radius. It should provide smoother surface of the wood and be a bit friendlier for the engine and mechanical parts of the planer.

[@th3undrgk1ng]

I remember you from a while back when I watched your video on the ujk drill guide. Today I once again came across your channel researching this planer.. guess you got the same tool intrest as me so you got yourself a new subscriber sir! Thanks for making these videos 👏🏻

[@woodcraft_cz]

Greatly appreciated 🙏 I hope I can bring you some tool reviews that you find useful in the future 👊🤙

[@Painless61]

I like this machine a lot and think about to buy it. Thx for showing us the Planer...

[@woodcraft_cz]

No problem, hope it was of help in making your decision 🙏

[@user-qz7uw8uy7d]

Thank you nice review. I will buy it, because in Latvia it only one planer with spiral head.

[@woodcraft_cz]

It’s a great planer, you will love it 🤟

[@user-qz7uw8uy7d]

@@woodcraft_cz i hope, i bought it today. Tomarow i will try it.

[@user-qz7uw8uy7d]

@@woodcraft_cz you was right, it's an excellent planner. I love it. One more thank you for you review. Have a good day.

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@user-qz7uw8uy7d very happy to hear, enjoy 😊

[@bjrnclausen978]

You can get the PS33 for around 1000 EUR and the Bernardo TH 330 for 650 EUR - same spec for wood sizes. I think the wood extraction is very good on the PS33 - but for a hobby user the price difference high. I got the PS33 - i hurt buying - but i hope i will have fewer problems with the machine compared to cheaper models - but i could be wrong.

[@sjoerdvantussenbroek1071]

Well, your review gave the final push. Just ordered. Deliveray in March.... I gues there are more people who like this machine. And you got a new subscriber! What surface planer do you recommend?

[@woodcraft_cz]

Firstly, thankyou for the subscription 🙏 secondly, you will get plenty of joy with this machine, once the beds are levelled it’s a true workhorse. As for surface planers, my experience only really lays with small footprint options. I would LOVE to be able to have space for a felder Hammer but unfortunately I do not have the space. If you too want a small footprint surface planer I can say the only real option (for me) is the Shinko AH200 (I have a video on that too. There is an “S” version that I don’t have which means the beds are steel or cast iron I believe which I may upgrade mine too but on a whole it’s a great small footprint surface planer and the only one to my knowledge with a helical blade. BUT the cutting width is a limiting factor as it’s only 200mm max width. Hope that is of use 😊

[@claudiocosta6623]

Hi, thx for the review. How is this planer holding up? Did you came accross any issues?

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@claudiocosta6623 no real issues, if I was to not pick the only thing I would say is the dust collection adapter does feel the most secure when removing and attaching a larger diameter hose but since then I have a magnet coupler which makes the constant application and removal a lot less stressful on the adapter if that makes sense. Otherwise it’s been the best planer Iv owned. I am now considering upgrading to a larger machine but still might keep this for the sheer convenience

[@simfro2530]

Thanks, just found your channel. Thought about the Shinko. But this sounds good too😊

[@woodcraft_cz]

Yes, I had the same dilemma but after looking into this from IGM it was an easy choice 😊

[@simfro2530]

@@woodcraft_cz yeah it is better but unfortunately also 300€ more expensive. But I think I will get it next year.

[@amgr01]

Hi and thanks for your review. I just received my IGM PS33 after 6 months waiting. I assembled the few parts after unpacking the machine. I tried to adjust the folding table and realized that the table itself is to low in one corner and does not meet the folding table in height. I checked the manual and there is not any adjustment that describes my problem. Do you know how to adjust the (bottom) table? Thank You

[@isaaclevy7469]

Motivating! Thanks för sharing!

[@woodcraft_cz]

Happy to hear that, my pleasure 🙏

[@isaaclevy7469]

@@woodcraft_cz i got it last week…steel have not had the chance to evevn open it 😬

[@Anton-2001]

Great video I’ve also thought about getting that same exact planer model. How was the noise level will of course be using ear protection anyway and dust collection running but the spiral cutter blocks does reduce noise a little. 2 question did you notice any snipe from the planer ? Best regards from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@woodcraft_cz]

So noise is a little less but the difference is negligible when you have ear protection on. I did run it without a load or ear protection to guage it’s level and it does run quieter. As far as snipe, when I saw it in the show room it did snipe the piece but that because the beds were not levelled, when I brought mine home and set it up I noticed no snipe. It’s very early days yet but I’m very happy with my initial useage 🤟

[@dcreationwoodworking3495]

Great work

[@woodcraft_cz]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@ronin88048]

How does it work with solid hard wood? With maple for example? Do you recommend this product for guitar craftsman? The surface comes smooth without chips?

[@woodcraft_cz]

I use a lot of maple in my rotation and it comes out great, as for guitar craftsman unfortunately I’m not sure what would be required in that specific field so can’t really comment but for general hard wood working it’s absolutely spot on

[@ronin88048]

@@woodcraft_cz thank you. Just another question: the cutterhead is spiral or helical? I mean the blades cut perpendicular to the wood or with a certain angle?

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@ronin88048 it’s advertised as spiral but the blades seem to sit at a slight angle so not sure how that qualifies, im aware helical is more suited for hardwood but it seems to leave a great finish regardless

[@bentebrunsvelt319]

Super good

[@woodcraft_cz]

It’s an amazing planer 🙏 thank you 😁

[@Karimsss25]

Hello, can i ask how the machine has been so far after using it for a while? Also, do you know if it can handle long period jobs. Cheers and thank

[@Peters_Outdoor_Life]

Great video. I am currently also looking for a thickness planer with a Helix Cutter Head. My desired machine would be the Grizzly G0940, which unfortunately is not available for the European market. At the moment I am comparing the Shinko DH330 with Spiral Cutter Head and the IGM PS33 with the Helix Cutter Head. Besides the Helix Cutter Head (IGM), the Shinko's design seems a bit more massive. Especially the feeding table and the housing of the IGM seems simpler (just my impression from the seen videos). Can you say something about this, as I have not yet seen both machines in real - thanks?

[@woodcraft_cz]

I too had to make the choice between the two, I opted for the IGM for a number of reasons, firstly, the spiral isn’t made from aluminium on IGMs and secondly I have the store 20minutes from my house so I was able to see it in person, from the specifications I think the IGM edges over the Shinko but I’m pretty sure they are both great machines

[@Peters_Outdoor_Life]

Thank you! How is the surface quality of the IGM PS33 to the Shinko Jointer AH200?

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@Peters_Outdoor_Life great question, I would say on parr with the Shinko jointer

[@Peters_Outdoor_Life]

Thank a lot - Great work by the way!

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@Peters_Outdoor_Life thank you for your kind words and I hope which ever planer you end up getting it serves you well 🤟

[@user-qz7uw8uy7d]

Can you say how many stands it have 2 or 4?

[@woodcraft_cz]

It has 4 support pillars 👌

[@123kkkable]

What was a reson to swap 733?

[@woodcraft_cz]

Mainly for the helical spiral head

[@123kkkable]

​@@woodcraft_czdid you know that there is helical head wirh more blade for 733?

[@woodcraft_cz]

@@123kkkable yes but the last time I tried installing it I stripped the thread on the head of the unit and taking the cost into account after taxes and import duties it was just easier to buy a dedicated unit. This also have other features that I prefer over the DW-733 such as fan assisted exhaust port, wider planing width and some smaller quality of life perks. 🙏