On Apr 12, 5:30*am, Puckdropper puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:
Puckdropper puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote :

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Is there anything I should know before I get going too far? *I've
never used a planer before, and while operation seems simple enough, I
don't want to miss something important.

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Puckdropper

Hey, did you guys know the exhaust really blows? *I put a hose on the
output and directed it in to a 5 gallon bucket. *Then, I ran a board
through... *Those planer shavings are just like confetti! *I had no idea
directing the output to a can like that was such a bad idea!

No wonder the home made chip collectors all had covered cans.

Puckdropper
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Never teach your apprentice everything you know.

When you are ready to sharpen your blades don't waste your money on
"experts" and do it yourself.

Scroll down to "Planer/Jointer Sharpening" for a cool video on a DIY
jig.
http://www.garagewoodworks.com/video.php

**No it won't remove large nicks, but I also don't plane wood with
nails in them.