A handheld power planer has much of the maneuverability and flexibility of a traditional hand plane but adds high-speed rotating blades for greater productivity, with much less effort. Not ...

Benchtop planers—box-shaped power tools that reduce board thickness while smoothing the surface—top many a woodcrafter’s wish list. They fine-tune the wood used to create cabinets, bookshelves, and ...

Power: the Bosch PL2632K Jointer Planer features a 6. 5 amp Planer and 16, 500 RPM speed for fast stock removal and smooth finish in soft and hard wood. Weighing only 6. 3 lbs. , This wood Planer ...

I’m writing this week’s column from an exotic location–my house–because I find it is easier trying out tools here than in the middle of the newsroom. Right now, I’m trying Ryobi’s new power planer on ...

When customers visit my shop we usually start by talking about their wood needs. If it is someone’s first time to visit I also try to get to know them, what they are looking for and what they are ...