Introduction: Getting Started With the Planer

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This course goes over how to input settings and plane hardwoods on a Martin T45 Planer.

Step 1: Approved Materials for the Planer

Allowed Materials

  • Solid hardwood - clean and free of nails, staples, or paint

Banned Materials

  • Any material that isn't solid wood
    • Plywood, Plyboo, MDF, etc.
  • Soft wood
  • Painted wood
  • Reclaimed materials

Step 2: Safety

Our most important safety callouts are highlighted in yellow throughout this course.