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Type of machine

Jointer Planer Combo

Manufacturer

Kity

Designed in

France

Production status

Vintage

Specifications
Jointing width: 310 mm Power: 2200 W
Max jointing depth: 5 mm Tables length: 1610 mm
Type of Cutters: 4 Disposable Knives Fence Tilt: 90-45 °
Fence length: 1100 mm Working height: 825 mm
Planer width: 306 mm Power: 2200 W
Max depth of cut: 5 mm Table length: 750 mm
Max workpiece height: 220 mm Feed rate(s): 8m/min
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The Kity 2638 Jointer Planer is the larger version of the Kity 2636. It is branded as a Kity, but really is a Scheppach machine made in China.

It has good specifications and basic design, but the actual quality level is unclear due to it being made in China. Nowadays standards are improving, but older machines that were made in China can be hit and miss due to poorer quality control.

When the Kity brand disappeared, this machine was continued as the Scheppach Plana 4.0. Because of this, there are still some parts available in case you need to repair.

A mortising table was available as an extra option.

Quality

B

What we don't like

  • Quality level is unclear
  • Made in China, not France of Germany
  • Likely to be quite expensive on the second-hand market

What we like

  • Large and heavy machine, suitable for large boards
  • Modern features, sophisticated guard design
  • Four knives in the cutterblock make for cleaner jointing/planing results

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Detailed Specifications

All the specs and options for the Kity 2638 Jointer Planer

General
Working height825 mm
Weight (standard configuration)345 kg
Total height950 mm
Total width700 mm
Motor
Motor Voltage3x 400V 1x 230V
Extra Features and Options
Mortising tableOption
Jointer
Jointing width310 mm
Max depth of cut5 mm
Tables length1610 mm
Type of cutters4 Disposable Knives
Fence length1100 mm
Fence tilt90-45°
Planer
Planer Width306 mm
Max depth of cut5 mm
Table length750 mm
Max workpiece height220 mm
Feed rate(s)8m/min

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