The first time I used a power hand planer (also known as an electric planer), I was remodeling an old house and needed to level several sagging, uneven ceiling joists to prepare them for new drywall ...

Power planers are timesavers that have found their niche with such varied tasks as edge-smoothing and leveling framing lumber and chamfering handrails and posts. With the proper skill and accessories, ...

The difference in jointers versus planers is pretty straightforward. A hand plane or electric planer removes thickness, allowing users to peel off layers of wood until the workpiece is of the ...