Planers

What should I consider when choosing a plane?

Cutting width

Determines how large an area the plane is able to machine.

• 100 mm - smaller planes suitable for work on boards, removing old paint or renovating fences.
• above 100 mm - for everyday work with larger pieces of wood (beams, plywood, etc.).

Useful features

• Suction - allows dust to be removed with the help of a vacuum cleaner, which is particularly useful when working in enclosed areas.
• Guide rail - suitable for precision work and producing grooves.
• Collector for wood chips - catches wood chips and shavings as you work; useful if you don't have a suction device or vacuum cleaner.

Plane depth

Specifies the depth that the plane cuts into the material. The greater the depth setting, the more difficult and less accurate the planing.