Are you looking for the right planer? Then you’ve come to the right place. We have compared planers and compiled the best machines for you. In our product guide you are guaranteed to find a suitable model for you. So that you also know what you should look for when buying, take a look at our checklist.
- Planers are suitable for smoothing and leveling wooden surfaces and edges.
- Field of application.
- Function: since the tool is firmly clamped, the cutting movements are performed in a straight line or horizontally.
- Field of application: planers are used for work with wood and metal.
- However, products made of solid wood, plastic, wood-based materials or similar materials can also be processed with planers.
- The aim is to use a planer to make the surface flat or, in the case of metal, to curve it if necessary.
- There are many different planers available in different sizes. Some are electric and others work by hand.
- Each planer also includes a different set of accessories. Again, you can pick and choose how many accessories you want your machine to include.
- Drive: The machines have different drives. You should choose the drive based on how well and powerfully you want your machine to work.
- Brands like Bosch have launched many planers on the market.
- It is important that the planer fits well and firmly in your hand. This is very important for safe handling.
- Ideally, safety glasses can be worn when using the machine, so no particles get into the eyes.
- The automatic closing of the parking shoe guarantees protection of the blades and work surface.
- A suction device as well as dust bags can prevent dirt in the air.
- Individual router bits and planer knives can also be purchased.
- There are also wood lubricants. This helps make it easier to pull the wood across the machine’s table.
- There are also differences in planers and thicknessers in terms of strength and function.
- The depth of cut also varies. Most models allow you to adjust the depth of cut from 0 to 1.5 mm.
- Sharpness and quality of the blades should be right.
- Stability of the machine: the machine should fit well in the hands to ensure safe working.
- Extraction: This prevents dirt from getting into the air during wobbling. A suction device catches it. It is important that the diameter of the suction hose is not larger than that of the exhaust hose.
- A short suction hose would be useful, as this causes less friction.
- Width: The ideal machining width is about 600 millimeters. If there is not so much space in the workshop, two planers with 310 millimeters each can be used to compensate.
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FAQ About Planing Machines
Planers are mainly used for woodworking. The mechanics of planing remove excess material to smooth surfaces.
It is worth purchasing a planer if you work with wood a lot and using sandpaper or similar is no longer sufficient. Often the cost of the rental fees in total exceeds that of an own purchase.
A good planer should feel secure in your hand and be of high quality workmanship. Depending on what you want, you should pay attention to additional details such as planers and thicknessers.