Mystery Solved
A closer inspection revealed bits of metal slightly embedded in the surface: the culprit that destroyed my planer knives. A month or so ago I did something awful to my…
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Knives Out
The key to good woodworking is to keep all cutters and knives sharp. Also key? Don’t wreck them beyond repair. I held a whole-shop machine tuneup day recently. No work, just…
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A2-26 Hammer Jointer/Planer Combo Review
Tool: Jointer-Planer A2-26 Shop Now Manufacturer: Hammer MSRP: $2599 In a small shop, every square foot matters. I recently downsized from a roomy single-stall garage to a space that’s almost…
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Oliver Machinery 15? Helical Head Planer Review
Tool: 15″ Benchtop Planer with HCX Helical Cutterhead 10055 Shop Now Manufacturer: Oliver Machinery MSRP: $1869.99 For years, bench-top planers have been capped at around 13“. Recently, though, a few manufacturers have begun to push t…
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Grizzly G0999 15? Planer Review
Tool: G0999 15″ PlanerShop Now Manufacturer: Grizzly MSRP: $1450 When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop. The economy and portability of this machine combined with its R…
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Go for the Big Stuff
I’m not sure if I qualify as a tool nut–machine crazy is more like it. I started out using a ShopSmith, but I now have 17 industrial-grade machines. It all started when my wife saw an ad in the local …
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