Plane and Smooth Countertop Panels

What happens here

After the glue has cured, the panels are taken to a thickness planer (Ridgid thickness planer). They are carefully fed through the planer multiple times, removing small amounts of material with each pass, until both sides of the panel are perfectly flat and parallel, and the desired uniform thickness is achieved. This step is crucial for creating a professional-looking and smooth countertop surface.

Goal: The glued panels are passed through a thickness planer to achieve a uniform thickness and smooth surface, removing any imperfections or unevenness from the glue-up.