Query 1:
From Jon:
Thanks for all the good content material as all the time. I’m having some confusion about planers and planer sleds I’m hoping you possibly can clear up. I’ve a Dewalt DW735 planer and it really works nice. I don’t nevertheless have a jointer so I’ve been spending an extreme period of time flatting boards on planer sled that’s mainly only a piece of MDF. It really works positive but it surely the arrange time actually provides up. I’ve children and a job and little or no time in my store/shed. I used to be researching different planer sled designs and got here throughout one which got here from Woodsmith. Nice Woodworking additionally has an article with an identical sled from Keith Rust in October 2005. This sled design makes use of adjustable cross beams, spaced out 4”-6” to assist the board from beneath so the highest of the board might be flattened.
My query is, why is the power of the rollers sufficient to trigger snipe on the entrance of an 8/4 board however not sufficient to trigger uneven planing in a thinner board on this sled? It looks as if if the power of the rollers pushing down is sufficient raise the entrance or again of the board and trigger snipe. Wouldn’t it additionally put sufficient power to deform the board within the unsupported areas between the cross bars and trigger uneven reducing throughout the highest? I might anticipate the board to have waves of excessive and low spots the place the cross bars are and should not.
I’ve additionally had the identical query about jointing a board greater than your jointer by taking the porkchop off after which placing the flat reference space on a chunk of MDF after which working it via the planer. Why does the unsupported space not bend beneath the stress of the rollers?
Possibly I simply don’t have a very good grasp of what causes snipe or of the physics of the planer and wooden interacting or perhaps it’s magic. Are you able to please assist me perceive why this fashion sled works or inform my spouse I want a jointer and a much bigger store. Within the meantime, I’m making an attempt to enhance my hand planing abilities so I can flatten boards the old school manner.
Flatten Boards With no Jointer
Query 2:
From Nathan:
I want some motivation. I used to be just lately gifted an outdated (1974) Rockwell Delta Unisaw with a 3-horsepower motor. The noticed wants some electrical work, and I’ll most likely tune it up whereas I’m at it. I’ve to rewire my workshop with 240-volt energy to run it, after which I’ll need to rearrange all of the instruments in my small 12′ X 16′ workshop as a result of the Unisaw is far bigger than my present classic Craftsman contractor noticed. I understand how to do all this work, however I predict that about midway via it I’ll be questioning whether or not it’s value all the hassle to improve my desk noticed. Are you able to discuss how fantastic a Unisaw (or different cupboard noticed) is in comparison with lesser saws? I’m guessing that by the point this episode of the podcast comes out, I’ll be about midway via the mission and your recommendation will likely be simply the motivation I want to complete the mission. Thanks prematurely.
Tune Your Desk Noticed
Machine Setup: The Desk Noticed
Query 3:
From Andrew:
I’m on the lookout for solutions. I attempt to not be valuable with wooden and to not save “particular boards” however as an alternative discover a good use for them. I bought a large single piece of EWP from the property of an area woodworker. It’s 38”x19”x1”, not likely sufficiently big for an entire mission and because it’s EWP not likely tremendous thrilling grain that will make a mission pop. However it’s lovely nearly 100% quartersawn and utterly clear. In its personal particular manner it’s distinctive and jogs my memory of a number of the stuff you see on vintage furnishings when the highest of one thing was a single huge plank. However for the lifetime of me I can’t consider a mission that will make good use of it with out reducing it up. My newest thought can be one thing Shaker the place the simplicity would showcase the pine however the dimensions form of throw me off. Any solutions can be appreciated.
The Traditional Shaker Type
Query 4:
From David:
I just lately moved to a brand new home with my grownup youngsters and younger grandsons. The home has a bigger storage, and I now have some additional house and funds for some store upgrades. Most of my massive instruments are 25 to 35 years outdated. Whereas my Delta contractor’s noticed with Unifence and Jet forged iron 14″ bandsaw have served me properly, I wish to improve for higher security, mud assortment and capabilities. Security is at the beginning of my priorities, as i wish to educate my grandsons woodworking as they get older.
I even have by no means had a joiner, and eventually have house for one.
I’ve been researching Sawstop saws, 8″ jointers, 12″ jointer planer combo machines, and bigger bandsaw such because the Grizzly 17″ fashions. Not like my present instruments, these all weigh rather a lot. Sometimes I’m seeing 400 to 500 lbs. I can get the instruments delivered to be inside my storage, however uncrating and putting them on rolling stands could also be a problem, apart from the Sawstop cupboard noticed. The product manuals I’ve discovered on line principally name for utilizing a fork raise to get items off of crates and setting them up. Is it typical for a hobbyist to lease a forklift when shopping for this bigger equipment? Are there different protected strategies you might have used that don’t require a small military if younger males with robust backs?
On a associated query, the guide for the Jet 12″ joiner planer combo speaks about utilizing warning when elevating the joiner tables because of the weight. I’ve by no means seen one in particular person, a lot much less used one. How heavy are the jointer beds on the combo machines, and are they counter balanced or produce other assists to raise them up and decrease them slowly? I like the concept and measurement of the combo machines, however not if there’s a likelihood {that a} hand might get trapped beneath a heavy forged iron desk.
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