Regardless of the woodworking project you’re tackling, your workpieces should be as flat and smooth as possible. A benchtop planer–a portable version of the industrial machine commonly found in ...

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Benchtop planers—box-shaped power tools that reduce board thickness while smoothing the ...

The G0999 15" 2hp benchtop planer with spiral cutterhead from Grizzly Industrial allows users to plane up to 15" wide. It features an easy-to-read digital thickness readout, micro-adjustable depth ...

Craftsman’s electric benchtop jointer is our top pick for those needing a heavy-duty benchtop jointer with plenty of cutterhead speed. Its 10-amp motor has an adjustable speed control for operation ...

I’m putting the final touches on my workshop, which I have been assembling, off and on, for the last 12 months. Not only will I be able to finally get to those bookcases I’ve been promising my wife ...

Whether bought or salvaged, lumber is seldom the thickness you need it. Given time, you can take it down using a hand plane, but a good planer gives you both speed and accuracy. In essence, they’re ...