Surface Planer and Combination Workstation
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What happens here
He presents his surface planer (Ridgid), housed within a custom metal flip-top workstation. This unit also accommodates an oscillating spindle belt sander. The flip-top design allows him to switch between tools easily and lock them into place, maximizing space. He notes that the surface planer is a requirement when working with rough-sawn hardwoods that might be warped or bowed, as it allows matching the opposite side after jointing. He suggests a router with a sled as a slower but effective alternative.
Goal: Achieve uniform thickness and smooth surfaces on lumber.
Tools and materials
- Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Belt Sander — Sanding edges and curves
- Ridgid Surface Planer Ridgid — Achieving uniform thickness for lumber
- Router Sled DIY — To flatten lumber when used with a router
- Router — As part of a flattening sled to plane lumber