Does it dull the knives when you plane pressurs treated pine?
895993
I have planed a small amount of PT pine, with no "obvious" dulling. It certainly didn't destroy the blades, but no idea if it wears them any faster than not-PT. I tend to doubt it.If you do use PT, make sure you wear a mask. The stuff has gotten a lot safer over the years, but still not sure you want to breath in whatever the current preservative mix is.
895994
I'm not sure whether or not pressure treated wood would dull the blades.I haven't tried any with my Dewalt DW734.
1162124
As well as a hand plane, but much faster and taking less muscle. The surface will have a slight dimple effect because the planer blades rotate instead of slice in the direction of the hand plane movement. Bit more sanding afterwards. I have used power planers for this on red oak, maple and pine and it worked quite well.
260913
I think so since the hollows don't go all the way to knife edge. I haven't sharpened mine yet. Sorry it took me so long to answer.
1993728
it sharpened one of my newer scalloped edge knives, but i can't answer on the surrated ones. call the company directly and i'm sure they will answer that question.
2188681
I don't know, mine has never lasted long enough to dull the blades. I've gone through two of them thus far. Probably on the waring site.
1809780
Aside from the previous mentioned nails as well as insuring the boards are flat ahead of time (if a board is bowed going in, it'll be bowed coming out) this planer will handle that job. I ran 180 year old rough heart pine beams through this planer and it did a great job. Unfortunately I did miss a nail or too a chipped the blade but this planer did great job!
1183868
Haven't noticed it with my 2 Cold Steel Master Hunters. However they haven't seen a lot of use compared to some outdoorsmen. Don't see how the sheath would dull the knife? I had seen one review with the post saying it dulled his knife?
420509
No. I assume your talking about the sheaving that comes with it. It's designed so you can just start using your knife and so you don't have to worry about damaging the edge.
1476103
The answer is "Yes". But, it arrives dull: I sharpened ours immediately, mostly using a file.HTH,Robert
515104
I have not had that issue. Stays sharp until I use it for chopping wood or something.
543502
Not in my experience. I do not keep my kitchen knives razor-sharp but they are sharpened enough to easily cut through chicken, etc.Have never had an issue.
1926990
No, this is good quality steel and the blades retain a very good edge. I use this set process deer, squirell, and rabbit. The blades never fail to impress me.
1768527
Not really no, just keep it clean, and sharpen it when it's dull. Which isn't very often.
762745
Appreciate an answer but....The question is and was, "Does the blade scallop the wood at entry?" Apparently the narrower "kerf" blades have a propensity for this problem. Especially if they are not metal.
1066818
I have not tried using one of those to sharpen it. But I have used every other standard sharpening tool and so far it hasnt received any damage at all.
1728769
Yes it will peel pine pall every well. It's an awesome tool. After buying this I am buying pine apples where ever I see . Loved it. I highly recommend this. The only thing is the wastage depends on the size of the apple. But what ever it cuts is neat and fresh, worth buying .
944977
Yes, however go shallow at first especially if it is pine or another soft wood. Don't press down just let the weight of the tool be enough. Keep it moving at all times.