Planers

Features of electric planers

Levelling pieces of wood to an even thickness is even easier with an electric planer. You’ll find wood planers with the power to remove uneven surfaces for your DIY projects, whether you’re laying new decking or repairing the garden shed. With superior blade quality and high power, electric wood planers are easy to use and come equipped with dust collection systems to keep your workshop tidy, saving you time on the dreaded clean-up!

Compared to hand planers, an electric planer completes the job faster and more efficiently, helping you achieve a neat and precise finish to your woodworking with satisfyingly straight lines.

Benefits of buying wood planers

Faster wood removal

By harnessing the power of electricity, our range of planers can level your timber quickly and easily – and with less risk of splinters! Simply feed the wood through the planer to achieve the desired thickness before sanding and staining.

Precise thickness control

Wood planers allow you to set precise measurements for the thickness of your timber for all kinds of DIY jobs. No more wonky lines and endless measuring – just set it once, and the machine does the hard work for you.

Reduced snipe

Sniping tends to happen with hand tools, which is when the plane digs deeper at the start or end of a pass, resulting in a wonky finish. Thankfully, with an electric planer, you can get more consistent cuts without the need to go back and correct any mistakes.

FAQs

What safety precautions should I follow when using an electric planer?

When you’re using power tools such as planers, always kit yourself out with safety clothing. Powerful planers often have dust collection systems, but you should always wear a mask for any airborne dust and use eye protection in case of runaway woodchips. Avoid nasty splinters by wearing gloves, and always read the instructions fully before operating your planer!

How do I maintain the blades of my wood planer?

Give your blades a wipe before and after use to make sure there isn’t any build up. Having nice sharp blades is the best way to an easy, safe, and consistent job, so replace the blades on your wood planer when you feel they’re losing their edge.

Can electric wood planers be used on all types of wood?

Wood planers are happy working with softwood and hardwood, though with particularly tricky cuts you should take your time and feed through slowly. The instruction manual will let you know if there’s any woods that your planer won’t be happy with.