Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures for How to Use a Bench-Top Planer

By Jeff Gorton
Use a power planer to smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim used boards. Read an overview for how to use a benchtop planer.
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Sand out ridges left by a nicked planer knife with 120-grit sandpaper. Sand with the grain. Wrap the sandpaper around a Styrofoam block or use a commercial sanding block as shown here.
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