Recently bought a Planer on a whim. Glad I watched this video before using it.

Just bought a planer and while I understand how they operate it was nice to establish a train of thought on how to approach it. Video was put together very well. No bad information here

My rule of thumb on a thickness planer is nothing shorter than the body of the planer. No need to remember numbers or measure anything. Hold the board next to the body of the planer, if it's shorter, don't run it through. Also, number 1 thing not to run through a planer? Your hands! (or any part of your body).

Another good way to reduce the thickness of an endgrain board is using a drum sander. It may not be as fast as a planer, but is safer.

Thanks for the reminders of all the best safety and operating tips. Great to review these once in a while.

Appreciate the tips on using a planer, especially on planing unjointed lumber. I don't currently have one, but would like one in the future. Thanks for sharing.

These safety videos are great, thank you! Don't forget to joint your branch before planing them though.

I love this series. Looking forward to a lot more to come!

Thank you very much sir.

@capricarswell5065

3 жыл бұрын

sir.

Thanks for the good advice!

@Wwgoa

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Thanks a lot for all your advices. I really liked the part when you were considering to use the planer as someone who has no experience at all and all the troubles he/she could possibly have.

nice series about safety at machines, about endgrain table, when you glue all the table, just glue a sacrificial piece of wood at the end of every side, in that way you can avoid snipe and tear out

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I almost had a bit of a bad accident with my planer. Weirdly it was on the outfeed, squished my finger a little bit on the top planer bed, as it's one of the combination ones.

I was planing some mesquite once and I accidentally took off to much and a piece of the board split off and went flying back. Good thing I was on the outfeed side.

Hi there, I am planning to build a table with casters under for my Dewalt DW 734 planer and am worried about how high I can set it on the top of the table before it becomes unsafe and risk tipping over. I would like the feeding folding extension to be 36" high from the floor so my back can stay straight. Any comments or advice? Thanks again for the videos.

@Wwgoa

2 жыл бұрын

I have forwarded your question to the Expert. Thank you.

@Wwgoa

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank you for your patience. Here is the response from our experts: That's higher than I've seen one, but that doesn't mean it can't work. I'd build it with a wide base, and the ability to put some weight inside the base at the bottom to stabilize it. A couple sandbags should help a lot. It really depends on how you use a planer as well. I rarely plane stock that is very long. I cross-cut to rough length before I plane, so by running only shorter stock through it would be much less prone to tipping. That said, I believe that with enough weight, and a wider base, you should be fine. Paul

@tilleyroadaffairproduction6752

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wwgoa Great thanks. I will make sure to put weight or sand at the bottom. My final dimensions are 27 X 20 X 36"1/2 high. The Planer is 20 X 14 at the base so it does give me room around on the table surface. I might add braces to make it sturdier at the base. Thank you very much!

Most important things not to run through the planer: Nails, screws, staples, etc. You want dull planer knives run those objects through the planer. This is why you see so many woodworkers that have the wand style metal detectors like you see at airport security checkpoints.

@brettzolstick989

3 жыл бұрын

Good advice!

Recently did a complete tear down, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and installed a Byrd Shelix cutter head. Nice machine when it is all tuned up. Made a video for others to follow: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rHqYxbWEmZedirg.html

we were forced to watch this in hessmans class every semester very sad

Some deaf men learned to listen by machines.