Nova F 520 - Nova F 410 · woodindustry.market

Overview

The Nova F 520 and Nova F 410 are professional surface planers engineered for precision finishing of solid wood elements in medium-scale production environments. Both models deliver consistent, high-quality surface results through a rigid construction featuring a 2750mm (F520) or 2610mm (F410) jointer bed and an 8 HP three-phase motor capable of removing up to 8mm of stock per pass. These machines form the backbone of efficient solid wood processing workflows, handling everything from rough milling to final-pass dimensioning. The Nova F series distinguishes itself through interchangeable cutterhead technology, offering woodworkers a choice between two proven systems: the TERSA straight-knife configuration with 4 standard knives (520 x 35 x 3mm for F520; 410 x 35 x 3mm for F410) for aggressive, economical stock removal, or the XYLENT spiral helical design with 84 knives (F520) or 66 knives (F410) arranged at 15 x 15 x 2.5mm dimensions for superior surface quality and reduced acoustic noise. Both cutterheads mount on a 120mm diameter cylinder, allowing rapid changeover based on job requirements and material characteristics. These machines address the needs of medium-sized furniture makers, custom millwork shops, and regional solid wood processors handling production runs of 500–5000 pieces annually. The choice between 520mm and 410mm working widths accommodates diverse workshop footprints and material widths, while the maximum 8mm removal rate balances productivity with surface quality, eliminating the need for secondary sanding on many applications. The practical ergonomic design and modular knife system reduce downtime and maintenance burden typical of continuous-duty production environments.

Applications

custom furniture production

Medium workshop

Custom furniture makers use the Nova F 520/410 to surface-plane solid wood blanks and components to precise thickness tolerances before joining and assembly. The interchangeable TERSA/XYLENT cutterheads allow operators to optimize surface finish based on wood species and grain direction—using XYLENT spiral knives for difficult grain that would tear with straight knives, then switching to TERSA for faster stock removal on stable softwoods. With an 8mm maximum removal rate and long jointer beds (2750mm F520), the machine handles everything from 50mm thick rough lumber down to final 18–22mm furniture parts.

solid wood crafting

Small workshop

Small artisan woodworking shops and lutherie studios use the Nova F 410 to surface custom blanks, specialty species, and figured wood with minimal waste. The XYLENT helical cutterhead's 66 knives deliver exceptional surface finish on quartersawn and highly figured material, often eliminating hand-planing steps. The compact 410mm width fits smaller workshop spaces while the 2610mm bed provides sufficient length for guitar bodies, fine furniture components, and architectural millwork elements.

timber construction elements

Industrial

Regional timber frame and structural wood processors use the Nova F 520 to dimension and surface heavy solid wood beams, posts, and planks for architectural and residential construction projects. Operating continuously at 8mm removal depth, the 520mm working width and long 2750mm jointer bed accommodate structural timbers up to 520mm wide, while the TERSA straight-knife system delivers the economical throughput required for 200–500 piece monthly runs of load-bearing components.

cabinet component manufacturing

Medium workshop

Cabinet shops producing cabinet sides, shelves, and door components in batches of 1000–3000 units per month rely on the Nova F series for consistent dimensioning and surface quality. The 410mm model accommodates standard cabinet widths, while the 520mm handles wider European carcase formats. The 8 HP motor and 8mm per-pass capacity enable economical two-pass workflows: aggressive TERSA removal followed by fine XYLENT finishing, reducing reliance on wide-belt sanders and accelerating throughput.

Specifications

Working Areas

Cutterhead Working Width520 / 20 | 410 / 16 mm / inches

Jointer Bed Length2750 / 108 | 2610 / 102 mm / inches

Maximum Stock Removal8 | 8 mm

Routing Unit

TERSA Cutterblock Diameter120 | 120 mm

TERSA Number of Standard Knives4 | 4 n°

TERSA Standard Knife Dimensions (F520)520 x 35 x 3 mm

TERSA Standard Knife Dimensions (F410)410 x 35 x 3 mm

XYLENT Cutterblock Diameter120 | 120 mm

XYLENT Number of Knives (F520)84 n°