Power Planing

[Tyler Howell]

Question for the experts, even a rookie could answer this one.

Bought a new toy :D …tool a couple of weeks ago, DW 735 13” planer. Works like a charm. Loud and messy (DC hose slipped off on its’ maiden voyage)
:confused: Am I correct in assuming only raw lumber goes through a planer???
No glue-ups no finished material??? Will a well scraped glue-up be OK or is that just the advice from the guy that wants to sell me more planer knives??
I figured the part out about no nails or fasteners years ago on a friend’s jointer. He still speaks to me :eek: .
I do a lot of work with recycled stock but I’m much more protective as the price of tools goes up.
Thanks in advance.

TJH

[Dennis McDonaugh]

Tyler, I run glued panels through my planer all the time. I can't believe the lines glue could dull the knives faster than Jabota, Oak or Maple. A man-made product like MDF or particle board will dull the knives really fast, but there's a lot more glue in that material.

[Tom Scott]

I don't know if you're supposed to or not, but I have the same planer and do it all the time without any adverse affects. Just make sure you take off any dried globs before you send it through.

[Dennis Peacock]

My rule is: If it is wood and contains no metal AND it will fit in my planer........it goes through it....

[Chris Padilla]

My rule is: If it is wood and contains no metal AND it will fit in my planer........it goes through it....

I'm with Dennis but I'll take it a step further: I have two sets of knives...one for planing nothing but raw/nice wood...the other set for "crap" like plywood, mdf, painted panels or stuff I don't want to touch with my nice blades.

This is why "ease of knife change" is high on my list when buying a planer. I have the Delta 22-580.

However, I am now having noticeable snipe (on the back end) whereas I had none before. I need to take a look at it and see what's up.

Chris

[Tyler Howell]

Gentlemen,
Thanks thanks one and all.

Dennis and Chris great suggestions.

TJH