save t planer

sinus

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I'm thinking about ordering the new Save-T-Planer and make my wood to the desired thickness (1.7mm) with this.
Any thoughts about this???
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Sinus
 
I've been using the Wagner Safe-T-Planer for 25 years, so I can recommend it. The problem is it is no longer made. The rotary planer being sold today is the off-shore knock off of the original and I can't vouch for how well it works. I keep threatening to purchase one to evaluate, but I haven't got around to doing it.

Please read my "Thickness Planing" entry on my Uke tips page here:

http://www.bluestemstrings.com/pageUke1.html
 
I have one it/s limited for use on the drill press for headstocks and small stuff. You can rig up a better planing jig using angle iron a flat workboard and a cheapo ryobi router w ith a morising bit. Or learn to use a jack plane / smoother/ scraper like all the old school types . Builds charachter and knowledge at the same time . You learn vy little abt wood using a safety planer.
 
I have a thickness sander, so I use that for sides/tops etc. But I love the Safe-T planer for jobs like headstocks, neck taper etc. I think it would sketch me out to run something 1.7mm through it... I would probably opt for a sharp handplane for that job.

I purchased this one: http://durotools.com/DRILL-PRESS-SA...ACEMENT-TO-WAGNER-SAFE-T-PLANER-P3011297.aspx I haven't actually used it yet, but it compares pretty well to the Wagner. A little less heavy, if I recall, but I'm sure it'll get the job done.
 
I've got one an original Wagner unit, barely used, including the sharpening wheel and an extra set of cutters. PM me if you'd like to buy it.
 
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