Woodworking planer and planer blade

Woodworking planer

Woodworking planer is one of the most important equipment in woodworking, generally composed of several different parts, each part plays an important role in the planing process. Some of the most important ones as following:

1.Blade: The blade is the part of the planer used to cut the wood.

2.Feed roller: The feed roller is responsible for feeding the wood into the planer. Usually made of rubber or other soft materials, while transmitting, it can also prevent damage to the wood.

3.Discharge roll: The discharge roll is responsible for guiding the wood out of the planer after it has been cut. It is also usually made of rubber or other soft materials with the same effect of preventing damage to the wood.

4.Depth adjustment knob: The depth adjustment knob is used to adjust the blade height, to adjust the depth of cutting, and to control the thickness of the wood after cutting.

5.Dust collector port: prevents sawdust and other debris from accumulating on the work surfaces and in the air.

In general, in order to use planers more effectively and efficiently, it is necessary to understand the different types of woodworking planers and the important parts, reasonable use with regular maintenance.

Planer blade

1. Materials:

Common materials are high-speed steel or carbide steel, with sharp and durable characteristics, choosing the right material is crucial, different types of wood and different thicknesses of wood should use different blades.

2. tips in use

when use, pay attention to adjusting the blade height, the blade height should be adjusted to the thickness required by the planed wood, and clean the blade and drum after each use to prevent the accumulation of sawdust and debris; Check the blade angles regularly to make sure they are parallel to the planer bed.

3. Possible problems relative the planer blade when planing

If leave an uneven or rough surface on the wood,

Make sure the roller is clean, and check the blade Angle, adjust it if necessary. At the same time, make sure that the blade is sharp, as dull blades will create a rough surface, replace the blade if necessary, and the blade need to be sharpened regularly to keep the sharp edge.

If the wood tears,

Adjust the feed direction or consider the suitability of the blade, choose a different type of blade.

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