Which Planer is Right for You?

Boss GY1000RS 40 Planer

The "Planer - Thickness" category of machines includes single-surface planers and double-faced planers.

Single-surface planers are used for planing solid wood panels down to a predetermined thickness. Double faced planers are used for finishing both top and bottom surfaces of panels simultaneously. Also, there are double-faced straightening planers, which are used to eliminate the twisting and cupping that is common with rough, unplaned solid wood panels.

Thickness planing machines are equipped with planing heads that typically use straight knives but can be fitted with spiral or segmented knive for noise reduction.

Popular brands of planers include Boss, Cantek, Delta and EMA.  With so many machine choices on the make, go to a trusted source for used woodworking planers.  Call Contacts Machinery at 1-866-514-0890 today!