Identify this thicknesser

[GT-Woodman]

In our workshop that men in sheds have kindly been allowed to use we were donated a “Fox” thicknesser but the autofeed chain has broken.

The model number sticker is missing.

So the question is does anyone recognise this model or knows a source for chain spares

 

[JamieHnd]

Seemed to me they are very similar.

https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Je...j79N3JNSys2vyb20x7qMxrgcY8jagegBoCaucQAvD_BwE

 

[imageel]

Hi Jamie - if it were me I'd measure the chain using this as a guide and match that to ones stocked at local supplier - it's highly unlikely to be anything bespoke or exotic. The broken chain has a split link so it would be relatively simple to obtain a replacement of the correct size/pitch and cut it to size by grinding off the roller peened ends on the 26th link - your chain is 25 links long + split link and replace.
It's likely worth giving the machine a clean and once over to check that none of the moving parts are binding and re-grease any threads.
Looking at the apparent 'good' condition of the broken chain it seems likely that the chain failed due to overload, but wise to check for free movement before replacing
/Ed

 

[SLM]

In our workshop that men in sheds have kindly been allowed to use we were donated a “Fox” thicknesser but the autofeed chain has broken.

The model number sticker is missing.

So the question is does anyone recognise this model or knows a source for chain spares

Roller chain is a standard industrial item, available from RS, Bearing Boys, Farnell, and a host of others.

 

[SLM]

In our workshop that men in sheds have kindly been allowed to use we were donated a “Fox” thicknesser but the autofeed chain has broken.

The model number sticker is missing.

So the question is does anyone recognise this model or knows a source for chain spares

As chains wear, they stretch, putting wear on the sprockets; since you’re in there changing the chain, it would be worthwhile checking the condition of the sprockets.

 

[Hornbeam]

There is no need to buy a new chain . Once you know the chain dimensions just buy a new split link. Remove the damaged link with a chain tool (or a punch if you dont have one) and replace the removed link with the split link. Your drive chain will have 2 split links in it but wont be a problem.
Changing the chain could introduce mesh issues if the old chain and sprockets are worn which then means replacement spockets etc