Difference between revisions of "20 Inch Planer"
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=How to operate= | =How to operate= | ||
#Connect the dust collection | #Connect the dust collection hose | ||
#Set the height of the table. Your board should pass just underneath the metal plate in the middle | #Set the height of the table. Your board should pass just underneath the metal plate in the middle | ||
#If your board is particularly long, set up support rollers on the infeed and outfeed sides to match the current height | #If your board is particularly long, set up support rollers on the infeed and outfeed sides to match the current height | ||
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#Once the board has exited the planer, carry it back to the in feed, adjust the height either an eight of a turn or a quarter of a turn | #Once the board has exited the planer, carry it back to the in feed, adjust the height either an eight of a turn or a quarter of a turn | ||
#Make another pass, and repeat steps 6 through 8 until the board is the desired thickness | #Make another pass, and repeat steps 6 through 8 until the board is the desired thickness | ||
#Turn off the planer and dust collector. Sweep up any chips around the planer. You can leave the hose connected | #Turn off the planer and dust collector. Sweep up any chips around the planer. You can leave the dust collection hose connected | ||
=Rules= | =Rules= | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 5 May 2019
Info and Guides
Blades: 3x 15 inch HSS blades
How to operate
- Connect the dust collection hose
- Set the height of the table. Your board should pass just underneath the metal plate in the middle
- If your board is particularly long, set up support rollers on the infeed and outfeed sides to match the current height
- Turn the dust collector on
- Turn the planer on
- Feed your board in straight until the rollers grab it and start to pull it
- Move towards the outfeed side to support the end of it as it comes out
- Once the board has exited the planer, carry it back to the in feed, adjust the height either an eight of a turn or a quarter of a turn
- Make another pass, and repeat steps 6 through 8 until the board is the desired thickness
- Turn off the planer and dust collector. Sweep up any chips around the planer. You can leave the dust collection hose connected
Rules
- NO RECLAIMED LUMBER IN THIS PLANER. Talk to Alex or Jeff about using the Dewalt planer.
- DO NOT RUN NAILS, STAPLES, OR ANY NON-WOOD OBJECTS THROUGH THIS PLANER
- If you put excessive wear on the blades you will be expected to pay for sharpening or new blades.
- Take light passes on harder woods (1/8 turn)
- Each pass should be no more than a quarter turn, or 1/32" deep
Useful Videos
How to Use a Surface Planer | Woodworking - Howcast on Youtube