USED 1976 NORTHFIELD 7

1976 Northfield No. 7 Heavy-Duty 25" x 8" Double SurfacerThis 1976 Northfield No. 7 is a world-class, American-made industrial double planer designed for high-precision, high-volume production. Built in Northfield, Minnesota, this "Double Surfacer" allows you to plane both sides of a board simultaneously, ensuring perfectly parallel surfaces in a single pass.As a 1970s-era unit, it features the massive, vibration-dampening cast iron construction that has made Northfield the gold standard in woodworking for over a century. Unlike many discontinued brands, Northfield remains in business today, providing full factory parts support and technical assistance for this specific model.Technical SpecificationsModel: No. 7 Double SurfacerSerial Number: 762443-K (Manufactured November 1976)Capacity: 25" Wide x 8" ThickMinimum Stock Length: 12" (Butted) / 21" (Not Butted)Cutterhead Type: High-Speed Steel (HSS) Straight Knife (4-Knife)Feed System: Four power-driven 4" diameter feed rollersInfeed Roll: Sectional infeed roll and chipbreaker (allows for multiple boards of varying thickness)Table Surface: Heavy-duty ribbed cast iron, precision groundMotors: Industrial 3-Phase (Top/Bottom/Feed)Approximate Weight: 7,800 lbsFootprint: 66" x 84"Machine Highlights & ConditionSimultaneous Processing: Independent top and bottom heads eliminate the need for two passes, doubling your shop's throughput.Factory Support: Parts, manuals, and technical expertise are still available directly from Northfield Foundry & Machine Co.Precision Bed: The table surface shows excellent care with minimal wear or scoring, ensuring consistent thickness across the full 25" width.Safety & Reliability: Equipped with sectional infeed fingers to prevent kickback and integrated cutterhead brakes for rapid stops.

* Motors: Industrial 3-Phase (Top/Bottom/Feed)
* Approximate Weight: 7,800 lbs
* Footprint: 66" x 84"