Planer

Video Instruction:

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Function:

• Making parallel, flat faces.
• Machining a board to a specified thickness.
• The planer removes material from the top of the material.

Advantages:

• Removes material quickly.
• Unlike the jointer, the planer will make parallel faces.

Disadvantages:

• Leaves scalloped faces that need to be finished with the dual drum sander.
• Often leaves a snipe on the leading edge. (This happens when the board jumps into the blades and jumps up a little, leaving an indentation. It is best to put the scrap end of the board into the planer first.)

Safety Concerns:

• Check for knots, nails or loose paint before planing.
• Do not look into the machine while it is running.
• Always wear safety glasses when using this tool.
• Tie your hair back, tuck in loose articles of clothing and put away your earbuds.
• Turn on the dust collector whenever you use this tool. Make sure the blast gate is open.
• Never use a push stick with the planer!
• Do not plane any boards less than 8" long.
• When done cutting, turn off the planer and wait for it to stop.
• If your board gets stuck, turn off the planer and wait for it to stop. Then, lower the table and carefully remove the material.

Settings:

• Two people at a time may use this machine.
  • A second person may assist by collecting finished pieces from the outfeed table.
• Don't plane boards less than 8" long.

Operation:

• With the power off, set your board just inside the guard - no more than 1/4"!
• Raise the table until the board touches the guard.
• Lower the table 8 full turns.
• Turn on the power and wait for the blade to reach full speed.
  • Turn the red button to release safety.
  • Press first green button.
  • Press second green button.
• Push your board into the planer.
  • Feed the board along the direction of the grain.
  • Make sure the board is flat on the infeed table.
  • Do not put your fingers under the board. They will get pinched!
• Raise the table 1/2 turn each pass.
• Repeat until your board reaches its desired thickness.

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