A planer gives you straight, flat, and accurately-thicknessed boards that will get your project off on the right foot.
The first tool to look at in this issue is a planer from Bosch. Power planers like this are great … Read More
When a benchtop planer can be stored neatly under your workbench or in a cupboard — and costs nearly half … Read More
If you want your planer to run quieter and give you smoother finished surfaces, take a look at upgrading to … Read More
Adding a digital readout to your planer can be an easy, inexpensive way to upgrade your tool so you get … Read More
Here's a trick that let's you flatten a dowel to your hearts content. Read More
This easy-to-build cart turns a small benchtop planer into a compact workstation with some hidden, built-in features that will make … Read More
A thickness planer can do much more than make thick boards thinner. These five shop-tested techniques help you flatten rough … Read More
Follow an easy process to get smooth, flat boards from your planer every time. Read More
A dirty planer can lead to poor feeding, rough surfaces, and unnecessary wear. This step-by-step thickness planer tune-up covers the … Read More
A thickness planer is great for milling lumber to a consistent thickness, but a couple of simple shop-made jigs make … Read More