Schmith planers - for intensive woodworking
Planers, like jigsaws or chainsaws, are power tools used for fast and precise woodworking. Power planers use a shaft with attached blades, which rotates to cut layers from the surface of the workpiece. These devices, are widely used in carpentry, joinery, repair and construction work, as well as window and door installation work. In addition, electric planers are also used wherever it is required to level wooden surfaces, reduce their thickness or chamfer their edges, especially for large areas.
Types of electric planers
Due to the multitude of applications of electric planers, there are several types of them, which have different characteristic features. The most popular variants of planers are:
- Electric planer - this is the most popular and versatile type of planer, which, depending on the model, can vary in power, as well as in the width and depth of planing. Standard planers are ideal for leveling surfaces and chamfering edges.
- Plunge planers - power tools of this type allow you to start planing anywhere in the workpiece, rather than from the edge, as is the case with standard planers. Plunge planers are an aid for making notches and grooves.
- Cordless planers - powered by a replaceable rechargeable battery, provide the ultimate in mobility and freedom of movement even in areas that do not have access to mains electricity. Electric planers are most often used for work on roofs, outdoors and window and door installation.
- A planingmachine - also known as a table planer, is most often a stationary device used to perform repetitive planing. Planers are most often used in carpentry shops and factories associated with mass woodworking.
Features of planers you should pay attention to when buying one
As is the case with other power tools, planers also have features and parameters that determine their suitability and define what tasks they will work best for. Factors to look at when buying a planer include:
- Power - the higher the power the planer has, the better it can handle hard woods and provide higher productivity.
- Planing width - defines how wide a strip of material is processed in one pass with the power tool. The greater the width of the planer, the faster it allows large areas to be worked.
- Planingdepth - adjustable, defines the amount of material that can be removed in one pass.
- Shaft speed - the speed of the shaft with blades translates into the final effect of the processed surface. The faster the shaft runs, the smoother the machined surface.
- Chip removal system - most planer models are equipped with a connection, allowing to connect a vacuum cleaner or dust extractor. This solution ensures cleanliness of the workplace and improves visibility of the processed material.
Helpful accessories for planers and heblers
Additional accessories for electric planers and heblers often affect their operation and functionality. The most commonly chosen accessories are:
- Planerguide - the guide allows precise planing along the edge of the workpiece.
- Depth stop - allows you to accurately select the depth of the planer rebate.
- Dust extraction adapter - can be used to connect a vacuum cleaner or dust extractor to the power tool for efficient removal of chips from the workpiece.
- Planerbase - the base allows you to attach the planer to a table and turn it into a makeshift table planer for precision machining of small workpieces.
- Chamferingfunction - some planer models have grooves in the base, allowing precise chamfering of edges at a specific angle.
Schmith planers and planing machines - for precision woodworking
Our planers, planing machines and other power tools and hand tools for woodworking are a guarantee of solid and accurate work - at Schmith we make sure that our products are characterized by the highest quality workmanship and usability, while guaranteeing safety during the work.
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