Planers

Highly versatile tools for use in woodwork, planers are extremely efficient and useable by professionals, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts alike. The tool utilises a series of rotating blades beneath a metal plate. These blades strip slivers of wood from your project, eventually resulting in a smooth and flat finish, providing the product is operated properly and the correct settings are applied.

Many of these planers offer adjustable planning depths, which ensure you are able to carry out a wide range of woodworking projects without having to purchase multiple planers in different sizes. However, these products can still vary in power, meaning you’ll need to prioritise the features that are important to you. This is because some of the most powerful planers aren’t as portable as the less aggressive alternatives.

Examples of projects that will benefit from planer use include corners of decking and the edges of stair posts and handrails. Use a planer to ensure a smoother, more cylindrical finish, but be sure to sand properly in order to eliminate leftover splinters and similarly unsightly (and potentially harmful) imperfections.