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Hand Planers: A Simple Overview.
A hand planer is a manual tool used to smooth and level wood. It has a flat base with a blade or cutter that shaves off thin layers of wood as it is pushed along a surface. Hand planers are commonly used in woodworking.
The user holds the planer by handles on either side. By pressing down and moving it forward, the blade shaves the wood. Hand planers are useful for smoothing rough surfaces or creating straight edges.
The blade’s depth can be adjusted for more or less material to be removed. Some hand planers have a knob to control this depth.
A hand planer is perfect for smaller jobs and for getting into tighter spaces where larger power tools cannot reach. It is also quieter and more controlled compared to electric planers.
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