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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
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.
Shiplapping
To make
a
stepped cut
as
shown
at
the right, use the edge
fence.
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