planers Insights

What is planers?

Planers are woodworking tools used to flatten, reduce the thickness of, and impart a smooth surface to rough pieces of lumber or timber. They work by shaving off thin layers of wood. There are various types, including hand planes (operated manually) and power planers (electrically powered). They are commonly used in carpentry, furniture making, and other woodworking applications to achieve precise dimensions and smooth finishes.

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What other technologies are related to planers?

planers Complementary Technologies

sanders

Sanders are used to smooth surfaces after they have been shaped by other tools, like milling machines, saws or routers. They are commonly used to prepare surfaces for finishing.

mentioned alongside planers in 8% (87) of relevant job posts

saws

Saws are often used to cut material to size before milling or other shaping operations. They are therefore a complementary technology.

mentioned alongside planers in 2% (63) of relevant job posts

drill presses

Drill presses create holes. Holes are often required as part of the part, therefor, the drill press is complementary.

mentioned alongside planers in 2% (55) of relevant job posts