TMC wrote:
I am a novice woodworker who has so far constructed all my projects
of
dimensioned pine. Now, I want to move on to hardwoods, but have
realized
that the local stock of hardwoods is not truly 3/4", as was the pine
I have
been using. It appears most of the hardwood I have checked is from
13/16"-7/8" (4/4), and to get it to a uniform 3/4" I am not sure what
is the
best tool or procedure.
The woods I have been looking at are in need of a bit of surface
finishing, seemingly a little more then a ROS would provide. Any
information
to help a struggling novice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

TC
Get the planer. I have both and the drum sander is rarely a substitute
for most planing tasks
Joe