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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 t o the surface of the rear base. Below are some examples of proper and im-
proper settings.
( A ) Front base (Movable shoe)
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.
Nicks i n
surface
Cause. One or both blade edges fails
t o protrude enough
in
relation
t o rear base line.
Gouging
Cause One or both blade edges pro-
trudes too far i n 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) t o remove nicks and pro-
duce a fine edge.
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
7.5 mm
(5/16").
Blades may be used down
t o 24.5mm
( I " ) .
I
Sharpening holder
I
Fig.
7
Fig.
9
5
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