If you need to smooth rough stock, ensure the faces of boards are parallel or reduce boards to a specific and uniform thickness, you need a planer. There are many types, including hand planers and … Read more
A jointer is one of the three stock-dressing machines that you must have in your workshop. The other two tools are the bench saw and a wood planer. The primary purpose of a jointer is … Read more
There are few woodworking tools that cause as much confusion as a jointer and a planer. What’s the difference between them? Is one better than the other? Do you actually need either of them? Read … Read more
Woodworking is not everyone’s cup of coffee and in the case where you do not have adequate exposure to this activity; your tasks can become such a pain. And being exposed to new tools can … Read more
So, what do you do if you are a passionate woodworker, but have limited space? Due to price limitation, it may be impossible to own both a jointer and a planer in your workshop. A … Read more
If you’re a woodworker, then you’re probably familiar with the trouble of knocking some pieces of warped wood into shape. A jointer is just the right tool for flattening an otherwise useless messy wood into … Read more
One of the most useful tools in a woodworking kit, a wood planer is also one of the more obscure. So what is it? And why might you need one? Read on, and we’ll tell … Read more
Planers have been used since Roman times to create flat wooden boards – but getting great results can be tricky. Here we share seven top tips to use a hand wood planer. Check them out, … Read more
A wood planer is an excellent tool but getting great results can take a bit of practice. If you’ve struggled in the past – or even been put off trying altogether – you’ve come to … Read more
So you need a flat board for your woodworking project, but you don’t have a planer. Don’t despair! There are a number of different ways to get the results you need. Read on for our … Read more