The surface planer

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• 8 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
• 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
• A quiz that marks itself as you go
• Your progress kept across every subject you take

Other lessons in this sub-strand

1. Why woodworking machines matter
2. The circular saw
3. The band saw
4. The mitre saw
5. The surface planer
6. The thicknesser
7. The drill press
8. The wood lathe
9. The bench grinder
10. Woodworking machine operations
11. Rebating, grooving, chamfering and beveling
12. Guards and safety devices
13. Personal protective equipment
14. Caring for woodworking machines
15. Sharpening and adjusting cutters
16. Choosing the right machine
17. Feeding the work and avoiding kickback
18. Dust extraction and housekeeping
19. Emergencies in the machine shop
20. Why machines are efficient
21. Review: woodworking machines