FOR THE CORRECT PLANER BLADE SETTING
Your planing surface will end up unsmooth and not level, unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base. Below are some examples of proper and im- proper settings.
( A ) Front base (Movable shoe)
Nicks i n
surface
Although this side view cannot show it, the edges of the blades run perfect- ly parallel to the rear base surface.
Cause One or both blades fails to have edge parallel to rear base line.
Cause. One or both blade edges fails to protrude enough in relation to rear base line.
Gouging | Cause One or both blade edges pro- |
| trudes too far in relation to |
| rear base line |
SHARPENING PLANER BLADES
Although a power planer considerably out- performs an ordinary hand plane, by the same token the blades become dull faster. Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance possible. Use the sharpening holder (photo) to remove nicks and pro- I duce a fine edge.
Sharpening holder | I |
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| Fig. 7 |
First, loosen the 2 wing nuts on the holder and insert blades A and B as in figure a t ight, so that they contact side C and D.
Then tighten wing nuts.
Immerse dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes before sharpening. Grip the hold- er so that blades both contact the dressing stone for simultaneous sharpening a t the same angle. Stock removal is possible up to
7.5mm (5/16”).Blades may be used down to 24.5mm ( I ” ) .
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