If, like me, you use former hand tools you know how prominent it is to grind them. The more work you do using your own motive force and wits the more you come to be aware of the value of a sharp chisel or saw.
A conventional grinder, seen in engineering workshops, is not ideal for sharpening woodworking tools. The razor-edge that you are trying to create fast overheats, goes blue and the steel loses its temper. It's too late to dip it in water, the damage is done. The water was there to prevent this from happening not for remedying the damage. The temper (hardness) of the edge is lost and can only be substituted by true heating to the correct temperature.
Planers Woodworking Tools
The Tormek is a slow running water-cooled machine that comes in two sizes and is far better for this job. When you come to think of it, it is very similar to the ones the old joiners used; large sandstone wheel, sometimes turned by hand, sometimes treadle operated, often running in a water bath. I've never used one, but imagine that getting the cutting angle right was a bit of a problem, especially when smoking a pipe with a silver cap on it and trying to look cool for a sepia print.
Best Price Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp Feature
- Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job site
- Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposable double edge blades
- Quietest (83dB) planer in its class
- 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability
- One-year manufacturer's warranty
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp Overview
Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposable double edge blades. Quietest (83dB) planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Cutting Width (in.): 12, Rated RPM: 8,500, Noise Level (dB): 83Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp Specifications
The Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita's exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance. View larger | ||||
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The 2012NB features a 15 AMP motor with a no-load speed of 8,500 RPM and the quietest (83 dB) operation in its class. It has a four-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability, with large table extensions to support the work piece and fully adjustable depth stops for repeat cuts. The 2012NB has a feed rate of 28 feet-per-minute, with an easily-adjusted cutting depth setting for precision planning (maximum thickness: 6-3/32 inches).
Ease-of-Use Features
The 2012NB is compact and lightweight for easy transport to the job site. The 2012NB has faster and easier blade changes, and uses disposable double-edge planer blades. The L.E.D. light indicates that the planer is plugged into the power source, and the large paddle on/off switch is easy to operate. The 2012NB also has a detachable tool box for storage of the standard equipment. An optional dust hood enables a dust collection system to be connected to the planer.
Engineered for Finish Woodworking
The 2012NB is engineered for finish woodworking, and is ideal for cabinets, closets, staircase, furniture, and more. The 2012NB is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita's Interna-Lok automated head clamp
The Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita's exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer, planer blade set, two magnetic holders, wrenches, and tool box.
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Customer Reviews
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The Tormek is set up with a jig for helping you to get the acceptable cutting angle for the blade. The stone gets worn but can be levelled and brought back to pristine health with a diamond truing tool, one of the attachments.
Probably the best highlight of the Tormek is the range of jigs that can be used with it; axe heads, scissors, and planer blades are surrounded by the items that make life easy. The one I wouldn't be without on a desert island with a live three-pin socket is for gouges and turning cutters. Once you've remembered which way up it goes, it facilely gives you a perfect machined edge on a gouge. Try doing that on an old, hand operated stone, while smoking a pipe and saying "cheese".
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