The 30-300HC M1 is an excellent choice for schools or for light to medium industrial applications. The 30-300HC M1 is equipped with an industrial quality 5 HP 220 volt motor and a magnetic safety switch. The large full cast-iron front and rear extension tables give the unit the look and feel of larger machines, and the extra support they provide is ideal for longer workpieces. The 30-300HC M1 has General Internationalsâ?TM unique Magnum Helical cutter head running at 5000 RPM and featuring 4 rows with a total of 58 double sided carbide inserts, for smoother planing, longer service life, easier blade changes, and with less operating noise than traditional full width planer knives. The 30-300HC M1 offers two feed speeds, 16 or 20 feet per minute, for smooth planing results in both soft and hard woods. The 30-300HC M1 can plane stock having a minimum length of 6-3/4 In. from 1/8 to 8 In. thi