When it comes to woodworking, you’re going to use a hand planer sooner or later. Or maybe several times over the course of a project. Depending on how much you are willing to invest, there are a variety of different electric hand planers available that offer varying features and prices. An electric planer is the best option if you have little room in your workshop for big bulky manual planers, which makes them perfect for small spaces. That being said, they also tend to be more expensive than regular manual planers as well. The good news is that they don’t have to break the bank either, with most models starting under $100 and falling as low as $70 on some models!
How To Use An Electric Hand Planer?
Let’s start with a quick video on how to use an electric hand planer.
Step 1: Make sure that the planer is plugged in and turned on. There are two different types of electric planers, which we will discuss later, but I will just refer to them as “electric” and “manual” below.
Step 2: Insert the blade into the planer head and make sure it is sitting flush against the side of the head. The blades should be level with each other when they are inserted into the head. If your planer has an adjustment knob you should adjust it to ensure that your blade is level with the rest of the blade assembly once it is installed into the head.
Step 3: Turn on your planer by pressing down on a button or turning a dial located near where you would normally insert bits or knives into a drill press or router table. This will allow you to get started right away.
Step 4: Turn on your dust extractor as well. It is located near the top of the planer, and you will want to turn it on before each use.
Step 5: Insert your piece of wood into the planer head and make sure that the wood is flush against the side of the head. You can use a square to ensure that it is level with the rest of your blade assembly. If you have an adjustable blade assembly, adjust it so that your blade is level with the rest of your blade assembly once it is installed in the head.
Step 6: Lower your planer onto your piece of wood and make sure that it slides easily through a few passes over each edge. If you are using a carbide tipped blade, you may need to give your blades a quick sharpening before using them for this step, just be careful not to dull them too much while they are being sharpened! After several passes over each edge, check for any areas that are still not quite flush with the head.
Step 7: Once you have made sure that your planer is flush with the sides of the head, it’s time to adjust the depth of your cut. There are two ways to do this, one is by adjusting a knob on the front of your planer, and another is by adjusting a lever on the side of your planer. The lever will have a line or dot on it which should be moved to either one end or another depending on how deep you want to cut. You can also use a dial to adjust this setting as well if you prefer.
Step 8: Now that you have adjusted your depth setting, it’s time to build some speed! It’s recommended that you start at a slow speed and increase from there until you get close enough for what you want. If you are using an electric planer, make sure that there is no debris in between where the blade meets the head and the wood. If you have a wood planer, make sure that there are no pieces of wood in between where the blade meets the head and the wood.
Step 9: Now that you are ready for some serious cutting action, it’s time to get going! Make sure to use light passes over each edge of your piece of wood until they are flush with both sides of your planer head.
What Is An Electric Hand Planer?
Electric Planer
An electric planer is a hand-held tool used to remove material from wood. The goal of the plane is to create an absolutely flat surface on which you can use your hand plane to remove any remaining material that is still present. The process will not produce as consistent or as smooth a finish as wood planing using a traditional hand plane, but it will greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to complete the task using an electric plane. The result of the process will be less consistent and less physical effort required.
Hand Planer
A hand planer is a tool used to plane wood along the grain. It is typically used by those who prefer there be no visible marks left on the finished piece after planing, and it can also be used by those who want to maintain or restore older pieces of wood that are in poor condition.
Hand Planer vs Electric Planer
The hand plane is a very old-fashioned tool that has been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. It can still be found in use today by those who want to maintain or restore older pieces of wood that are in poor condition. Both hand and electric planers can be used to remove material from wood, but there are some key distinctions between them that will help you decide which tool would be best for your purposes. A hand plane is typically used to achieve an absolutely flat surface after removing material from a piece of wood.
Types Of Electric Hand Planers
1. Hand Planer
A hand planer is a tool used to plane wood along the grain. It is typically used by those who prefer there be no visible marks left on the finished piece after planning, and it can also be used by those who want to maintain or restore older pieces of wood that are in poor condition.
2. Wood Planning Tool
A wood planning tool is a tool used to plane wood in a much more efficient manner than the traditional hand planer. The wood planer utilizes a series of blades that are aligned and placed on either side of the board to be planed. These blades are set at a specific angle, and they create an absolutely flat surface as they cut down through the piece of wood.
3. Hand Planer vs Electric Planer
The hand plane is a very old-fashioned tool that has been used for centuries in many cultures around the world. It can still be found in use today by those who want to maintain or restore older pieces of wood that are in poor condition. Both hand and electric planers can be used to remove material from wood, but there are some key distinctions between them that will help you decide which tool would be best for your purposes. A hand plane is typically used to achieve an absolutely flat surface after removing material from a piece of wood.
How To Choose An Electric Planer
1: Determine the type of wood you plan to work with
You may need to use a different type of wood than you chose the machine for. For example, if you have a lot of cedar, use a cedar planer, and so on.
2: Determine what kind of finish you want
If you want to keep your wood clear, then choose a planer that will do this job well. If you want to sand or paint it later, then choose one that has an appropriate mechanism for this purpose.
3: Choose your budget
It is important that you choose a planner within your budget. You will end up buying the best quality one when your budget is limited and you can afford only one good machine at that time. But if money is not an object then go ahead and buy the most expensive one because it will save you much more in the long run than buying several cheaper ones over time
Final Words
Planning, especially with a hand planer, is an easy skill to pick up and master, but it does take some practice. If you don’t have a lot of room in your shop and are looking for an affordable and compact hand planer, an electric model could be the perfect solution. With all the options and prices available, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to choosing the right planer for you. We have broken down the process into five key tips to make the process easier.
