Introduction
A single-arm planer is a type of powered woodworking planer used to mill and shape woods. The tool is used to flatten, smoothen and square the surface of woods. It functions by using a feed roller that can move the wood in two dimensions while a single cutting arm with various shaped blades spins to shape and smooth the woods surface. A single-arm planer is made up of three main parts: a feed roller assembly, a power unit, and a single cutting arm.
Application
Single-arm planers are commonly used in a variety of woodworking projects, from furniture making to flooring installation. There are many uses for a single-arm planer as its versatility makes it ideal for any woodworking project.
The most common use for a single-arm planer is for to prepare stocks for furniture making. To begin, the woodworker will adjust the feed rate of the roller to bring the stock to the desired size. Then, they will use the single cutting arm with various shaped blades to plane the surface of the stock. This process is repeated until the stock reaches the desired shape and size.
Another use for a single-arm planer is for creating a level surface. The single cutting arm is excellent at creating perfectly level surfaces. This is when the planer is useful for flooring installation or creating a level surface for wooden tables or workbenches.
Advantages
Single-arm planers provide many advantages over traditional planers. One of the greatest advantages is the versatility of the tool. Single-arm planers have the ability to plane curved surfaces, unlike traditional planers that are limited to flat surfaces. This versatility makes single-arm planers ideal for many woodworking projects.
Single-arm planers also have a wide range of cutting blades. These blades provide woodworkers with different sizes and shapes to truly customize the look of their projects.
The single cutting arm provides a superior level of control over a traditional planer. The single arm allows for greater depth of cutting and can plane both flat and curved surfaces.
Conclusion
A single-arm planer is a great tool for any woodworker. It is a versatile tool that can plane both flat and curved surfaces. The single cutting arm provides superior control over traditional planers and can plane the surface to any desired shape and size. Single-arm planers also come with a variety of cutting blades that allow users to customize the look of their projects.
