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Planing operation
First, rest the tool front base flat upon the
workpiece surface without the blades mak-
ing any contact. Switch on and wait until
the blades attain full speed. Then move the
tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the
front of tool
at
the start of planing, and
at
the back
at
the end of planing. Planing will
be
easier if you incline the workpiece in
stationary fashion,
so
that you can plane
Fig.
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somewhat downhill. The speed and depth
of cut determine the kind of finish. The power planer keeps cutting
at
a
speed that will
not result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of cut can be increased, while
for
a
good finish you should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more slowly.
Chamfering
To make
a
cut
as
shown
at
the right, align the
"V"
groove in the
front base with the edge of the workpiece and plane
it
as
shown
in the figure (A).
Sharpening planer
baldes
Always keep your blades sharp for the best
performance possible.
Use
the sharpening
holder
to
remove nicks and produce
a
fine
edge.
A
Ign the
"V"
groove w th
the edge
of
the worcpiece
Fig.
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I
1
Fig.
12
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