In this instructional video, the importance and basic operation of planers in woodworking shops are explained. Planers are essential for achieving uniform thickness in wood pieces, making them usable for various projects. The video covers the inner workings of planers, including the roles of infeed and outfeed rollers, chip breakers, cutter heads, and pressure bars. It also discusses the types of planers available, their power requirements, and the considerations for selecting the right size and style of planer for different workshop setups. Additionally, the video provides an overview of external controls and components of planers, such as feed speed adjustments, cutter head types (straight knife, spiral, helical), and the importance of a flat main table. It concludes with a reminder to explore Grizzly's range of planers and to subscribe for more woodworking videos.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to choose and use your planer.