Turn your thickness planer into a multipurpose tool with these simple tips, jigs, and fixtures.

How to Make a Planer Sled: These planer sleds are so awesome to have around the shop. If you have boards that are to wide for your jointer this is a great way to face joint them and get them flat. Let me show you how I make them! Tools and supplies I use in this build (Af…

A wood planer is for more than just making rough wood smooth. Click to see how wood planers are also useful for making wood the correct size . . .

Struggling with planer snipe? Here are 6 ways to reduce planer snipe from your thickness planer while milling lumber for woodworking projects.

This is 11 Killer Tips for Using a Wood Planer in Your Shop. If you have a wood planer, these tips will help you get the absolute best performance from your

Beginning woodworkers all ask this basic question: What is the difference between a jointer and a planer? The answer is simple, a lot! And is there such a

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

Dave Munkittrick discusses a valuable woodworking technique for getting any unevenness out of your wood by using a small, handheld electric planer.

Turn your thickness planer into a multipurpose tool with these simple tips, jigs, and fixtures.

How to build a mobile flip top tool stand - this stand has a Dewalt planer (DW735) and Ridgid Sander (oscillating spindle sander) but the space saving tool cart can accommodate other tools like a grinder, drill press, etc.

Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer

Learn how to build an easy DIY planer stand with storage for another tool, a drawer, and a folding outfeed table with rollers.

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Milling rough lumber for workshop woodworking projects saves money, but it also opens more creative possibilities than standard, pre-dressed

Learn to make a simple stand for your planer for around $30 using 2x4s. #THDProspective #sponsored @homedepot @dewalttough

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Turn your thickness planer into a multipurpose tool with these simple tips, jigs, and fixtures.

How to Make a Simple Planer Sled for Flattening Wide Boards: How to make a simple planer sled for flattening wide boards! Using a thickness planer to flatten cutting boards and slabs is easy and can save you hours in the shop. Sometimes its the simple shop projects that help you the most! If you like this vi…

Handy tricks for smooth boards.

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