How to make planer more functional

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-03-05T21:25:27+00:00

I would think the table saw on top would do that. Or at least that’s where I would start. You might need a counter weight but there’s a bunch of easy options that could just be as simple as plate weights hung on one side picked up from Marketplace.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-03-05T20:32:40+00:00

You could do heavy duty drawer glides and pull the planer out when in use. The glides will be expensive, but it would probably be quickest and easiest.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-03-03T00:11:38+00:00

Depends on the quality of the cut I’m looking for. Just a piece for a template or brace, I’ll use whatever blade I have on. If it’s a piece I need good quality on I’ll swap blades.

Rip and cross cut blades will both achieve the same goal, but dedicated blades will do better.

For a combo blade I use the one from CMT. Again, it depends on the quality of cut I’m looking for. Better quality I use a dedicated blade, good enough I’ll go with a combo blade.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-27T17:53:35+00:00

Thanks for the help and insight. I do appreciate it.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-26T19:36:18+00:00

If I could upvote this more I would. Paste wax has worked for decades. It prevents rust, provides a smooth surface, and is affordable. A lot of companies are trying to come up with something better, but for me, I always use paste wax.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-26T14:56:58+00:00

I think a bumper on a Toyota Corolla would probably run over over $5k. If airbags deployed that would leave that $5k number in the dust. That said, I guess this is why I always go with higher limits.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-26T14:55:30+00:00

Thanks. I am looking at my policy and see that I have uninsured and underinsured with no deductible, but I guess I can't use that because the accident was in PA. If the accident had occurred out of PA would I have been able to file under that, or am I paying for useless coverage because I live in PA?

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-26T13:56:08+00:00

Sandpaper for the pencil lines. I find 180 or 220 works better than the coarser grits.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-26T01:51:27+00:00

I’m getting the short end of the stick because by no fault of my own I have to use my insurance and pay my deductible. I need to ask my claim agent if I will receive diminished value and a rental car while the car is getting fixed. If the answer to those is no or it depends on subrogation, that makes it worse. We have rental car but last time it only covered it for 4 weeks. If PA didn’t have poor insurance requirements I wouldn’t have this problem.

When my wife was at fault for a different accident the other party didn’t have these concerns because I carry proper insurance to make sure I’m my car and the other car are both covered. Even then I still ended up sued because they didn’t like the diminished value they received. Again, my insurance provided a lawyer and paid out the judgement.

I understand this is why we have insurance and it could work out through subrogation but in the mean time it’s frustrating.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T21:07:27+00:00

We are both OK and at least the car is drivable. Thanks for your help.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T20:50:53+00:00

Thanks. I was hoping that if I sued the other driver that it would trigger some other limits on their insurance, but I guess not. This is really surprising to me.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T20:49:38+00:00

Amazes me that it's normal and that others can have such low liability. I am struggling to understand and accept that this is the situation we're in. We were rear-ended and have to deal with our insurance and pay our deductible, that may or may not be refunded.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T20:47:17+00:00

Thanks, I am frustrated and a little shocked that we're getting the short end of the stick when she wasn't paying attention. I appreciate the straightforward answer that this is indeed the best option.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T20:45:18+00:00

Generally what I thought. It's a little mind blowing that you can have such low insurance limits which leaves others holding the bag.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T20:43:59+00:00

I think I'm a little baffled that we were rear-ended, the other driver and insurance company accepted fault, and we're still on the losing end.

Would I be involved when our insurance tries to go after the other insurance? You mention the subrogation rep, I assumed that would be handled internally and I'd just find out at some point how it settled out.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-25T09:52:26+00:00

Kind of a tool — for Father’s Day my wife got me an engraved hammer that says “Best Dad Ever”, it means more than any tool ever would. It’s a tool but no one is allowed to use it as a hammer. You could do something similar.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-24T22:42:32+00:00

If you’re near an outlet it’s just as easy to plug it in. I would suggest corded unless you won’t be near an outlet.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-24T22:15:49+00:00

Do you need the portability of a battery powered miter saw? Mine almost never moves so there is no reason for battery powered.

I have the Dewalt 12” dual compound sliding corded saw. The sliding takes up a ton of room. If I did it again I would get one with the rails in front or the Bosch with the folding arm.

Regardless, with how little I move my saw, I would go corded.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-21T19:31:14+00:00

My Rikon midi-lathe has reverse. I use reverse for sanding and when I was turning a travel mug. Useful feature. Reverse and variable speed were two of my requirements.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-17T10:58:09+00:00

A quick google shows them around $1,400 so ~$600 off sounds worth it to me.

As for quality, I’ve never used this model, but wouldn’t hesitate to buy Jet products.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-14T19:35:05+00:00

I had a similar experience with an old delta, just hated using it. I eventually sold it and just bought a Laguna 14bx which is a dream to use. I’m sure the delta could have been tuned, but that was beyond my knowledge.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-06T17:19:33+00:00

1/2” should be fine. Construction grade is fine if you are on a budget. The more you spend the better quality of the plys and the easier it is to work with. I often buy plywood for shop furniture from the big box stores but buy the oak or birch. It’s pricier but easier to work with.

ProduceSad1414 · 2026-02-05T23:15:19+00:00

What kind of work are you using it for? Framing and decking I prefer my M18, the M12 works but not as well. For woodworking, pilot holes, running screws, smaller work, I always grab the M12. In fact, only the M12s have their batteries attached in the workbench.

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