Why Is My Planer Chipping My Wood?

Why Is My Planer Chipping My Wood

If you’ve had trees removed from your yard, chances are some of that tree was run through a chipper.  While one run through the chipper creates a coarse mulch, a second run will smooth it out more, and a third …

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What Is Planer Snipe? (And How To Stop It)

What Is Planer Snipe

Snipe hunting is an old joke, a fool’s errand considered to be a practical joke.  Those of our generation remember it, but you younger woodworkers may not.  It’s been around for a long time, and the first suggestion of it …

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How to Flatten Wood Without a Planer

How to Flatten Wood Without a Planer

Not all wood stock will come to you flat, square and smooth.  This is, of course, true of rough lumber purchased directly from a sawmill.  But it’s also true of your neighborhood lumber yard.  For serious woodworking, whether making furniture …

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