Michael Parr
03-11-2009, 12:03 AM
I see a lot of discussion about the different makers of hand planers and I understand the difference between the expensive and the cheap ones. I want to explain what I want to use a plane for and the basic step I know I have to take:
I am going to order a Work Sharp 3000 system. I know with this system almost sharpen any blade can be made scary sharp (or at least attempt to)
Task #1
I want to have the ability to glue narrow planks together. I can use my router or even the Festool Hand Planer to edge join the boards. The problem is when we do edge plane boards we get cupping or twisting or boeing of boards. I have 0 plans of adding a thickness planner (Garage is too small and wife wants to see nothing big). What is the best type of Planer to do this singular task.
Task #2
I would like to finish most of the board without having to do a lot of sanding. I have seen talk of this but then I am not sure what hand planer to use.
I am looking for type and technique. There is almost too much information and I am looking for more of a type of planer and then I can take from the other forum posts what is the best (or we can start a new post once we answer).
I am going to order a Work Sharp 3000 system. I know with this system almost sharpen any blade can be made scary sharp (or at least attempt to)
Task #1
I want to have the ability to glue narrow planks together. I can use my router or even the Festool Hand Planer to edge join the boards. The problem is when we do edge plane boards we get cupping or twisting or boeing of boards. I have 0 plans of adding a thickness planner (Garage is too small and wife wants to see nothing big). What is the best type of Planer to do this singular task.
Task #2
I would like to finish most of the board without having to do a lot of sanding. I have seen talk of this but then I am not sure what hand planer to use.
I am looking for type and technique. There is almost too much information and I am looking for more of a type of planer and then I can take from the other forum posts what is the best (or we can start a new post once we answer).