Will this planer take wood down to 1/8 thickness
569522
It can but it is best done with a backer board. I'd use either 1/2" or 3/4" MDF or plywood.
348300
I guess so in theory, but if it is actually 2x6 in dimension, it will likely be too stiff to straighten. If by 2x6 you mean 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 pine or cedar, yes, it would work for softer lumber like that.
1497628
Yes, it pulls the boards through. I used it on a bunch of old aspen and it did a great job. I recommend the planer. I am a jack pine or popple savage builder.
1747137
I used it on a 1/2" thick MDO plywood. By the end of the cut, the friction heat build up was considerable. I think the problem would get worse if the material was thicker or harder. I would estimate for soft woods, up to 1" thick is the limit. Be sure to reverse the work piece and start from the other side when about half way through in order to get a clean cut on the reverse side. I initially used a Makita battery powered drill and I think it was too much for the drill. It went much easier with a heavy duty corded drill.
701272
It should have no problem with one inch wood. Cuts on the pull not push so sawdust can obscure the line so just keep blowing it away.
1887468
The thicker bit is 5/8" for this drill. So that would not have any problem in using one of 1/8. With one adjustable chuck you will have severals options.
764058
The thickest that I have cut is about an inch and a quarter hardwood, had no problem, I believe you could even thicker if you took your time and not push it real hard and use sharp blades! Hope this helps !!
644899
Not advisable. I've tried it on an old Craftsman power planer w/ the results of a jam-packed planer with a burnt-up drive belt. Clearing required more dis-assembly than you'd think. If you have much wood to clean, a woodsman's tool called a 'spud' is available for much less than an electric planer. Or a steel edged long handle ice chipper sharpened to a solid sharp edge would work well, cost at less the $50.
357379
i have to raise hieght of saw for claerence. which is not a problem as that the saw blade should be set to 1/8 past thickness of material working with. thin material great,thick not so good.i really do like working with this tool,
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
470201
I haven.t used the planer function myself. If you mean small as in thin, I imagine it would be able to handle them fine. Just use plenty of supports and roller stands. The pieces need to be big enough in dimension to be stable for the rollers to pull the material through.
1771788
Unsure. Very good investment if they do. I have used mine repeatedly over the last few months. Not sure how I got along without a planer.
649867
Tough question. If you have a twist our cup in the board it may be difficult. I make nice lumber from pallets all the time with the planer and my table saw. There are you tube videos that show how to make jigs to help with tough to tame boards. I bought the planer first and don't regret it. I now own a jointer too but that really is a dangerous tool that does not forgive a slip up. My results with this planner have been great.
327291
You can get approximately a 6" thick piece under the chisel, however the chisel would not cut to that depth. Rarely would I deal with stock as thick. I wish it had a greater back stop travel. If you want to cut deep into the width of a board you have to reconfigure the whole tool.
18821
Sir! I used this little machine in solid pine and 1/4" plywood where the cut quality did not matter. Seems to be cutting ok., but you might need to change the blade to get better cut, such as more tooth on the blade.
1088770
8" blade should get you darn close, just be sure to do it in small increments.
397604
The length between the blade and the wood is one and a half inches. So that is the max thickness you can have. You can make it as thin as you want.