How to Use a Planer - Setup & Maintenance

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In this part of my How to Use a Planer series I’ll show you how to setup a planer, how to align a planer, and talk about planer maintenance. A thickness planer can take your woodworking projects to the next level when tuned up properly. These setup and alignment methods will help reduce planer snipe and get clean cuts. I’ll also show you how to change planer blades and do some other planer maintenance to help the life of your wood planer.
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@michaelfederoff3417 4 года назад

Excellent video! I have had mine ( Ridgid) for about 12 years and surprisingly have done everything you have described here. I have bought at some point all the major brands and this one is the best one I just love it for real!. Thank you for these videos Brad!

@6Soriano 5 лет назад

Just used this video to tune up my rigid planer. Thank you sir.

@coryspears5945 5 лет назад

Thanks, Brad! Super helpful. I especially like the tip about "clamping" the straight edge when doing the alignment.

@matthewceleste9793 5 лет назад

Thanks for the clear info. Best planer maintenance video on RU-vid.

@mikencrew8885 4 года назад

How do you adjust the planer is one side is higher than the other

@CarlosLuisTV 6 лет назад

I just bought a new RIDGID planer yesterday, and didn't know anything about planers... Thanks for the great info!

@KSFWG 6 лет назад

Hi Brad, thanks for these great videos about planers. I'd like to see a video about different softwoods/hardwoods and how much you should take off at a time. I'd also like to see something about figured woods, like curly hardwoods, or birdseye in hardwoods and planing them. Thanks again for the videos!

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+KSFWG great suggestion! I didn't think about softwood vs hardwood.

@wcroach1 4 года назад

Just bought a RIDGID planer - thanks for the helpful info

@billybike57 6 лет назад

Great "walk though" in explaining the proper care of a planer, my exact planner matter of fact, thanks!

@Mr_Rick 2 года назад

Brad....I have a Ridgid lunchbox planer too and no matter what I do even using a sled I've always had some snipe. So I did your technique using the level trick and it worked!!! First pass on 1/1/2"x 1-1/2" x 24" Maple with zero snipe! Took the thickness down to be 1-3/8" and not once suffered snipe. GOOD ON YA!

@foos.998 4 года назад

About to get my first planer. Thanks for all the great information!

@trevhaydon5090 6 лет назад

Excellent video Brad. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share it with us all. Take care Buddy all the best from London UK

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Thanks, Trev!

@John_Malecki 6 лет назад

Good tips dude. I feel like a rookie again!

@JohnMadeit 6 лет назад

looking at getting my 1st thickness planer. so this video gave me a good starting point on how to set it up. Thank you

@MrDwaynePoff 6 лет назад

Great video for a novice as myself!! Thank you for taking the time and putting a lil 101 together

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Dwayne Poff you're welcome!

@timmartin6748 3 года назад

Just got my Rigid planer yesterday and wondering how to set it up. Your video was spot on and I feel confident on setting it up this week. I'll be looking at your other videos about planers too. Thanks for taking the time. (I'm really thinking of getting those flip top plans too!)

@checkdacontract 5 лет назад

Great video. This is very helpful. Thank you

@emoverrette9568 5 лет назад

Great Video. I have my planner for about 15 years and still works great .

@Fixthisbuildthat 5 лет назад

Me too!

@Petertronological 6 лет назад

Great video! I’m looking into getting a rigid planer, your videos helped make my decision! Subscribed!

@johntodd3379 5 лет назад

Thank you for the info..was very useful

@mrb4408 5 лет назад

Best vid I’ve seen to help with set up..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@robpapagpa2605 3 года назад

You glossed over the the things I need to know. Walk me through approaching the planer with a board. What is repeat a cut? How do you use repeat a cut. How many indicators are on the machine? How are they used? Is there a way to zero the indicator? Should indicator(s) be zero-ed prior to each new board? Sorry to be so ignorant but this is all new to me and I would like to establish a good routine so as to get good results and not hurt my planer. - Thanx , Rob. PS. you have a good voice for teaching. Words are crisp and succinct.

@cvh627 6 лет назад

thanks for the video it was very helpful, i've been meaning to adjust my planer since i've had it for about a year and was starting to get a little bit of snipe.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Chuck Van Horn probably time to check those blades too!

@therookiefisherman5234 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, do you have a video on adjusting the cutter head with the bed?

@user-pn6mv4wy7w 3 года назад

Great video! I have the same machine and this helped a lot. Thank you!!

@danegarcia8265 6 лет назад

Thanks for this videos. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@lazio7495 3 года назад

Thanks for the good advice, very helpful! 👍

@bobditts 6 лет назад

Great video, Brad. Cant wait for those upcoming videos!

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+bobditts thanks!

@saidchoucair9247 6 лет назад

It's nice to see yours videos. Thank You you very much. Big hug from Brasil Said Choucair

@thereders4238 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Great information and I will be looking forward to more planer videos

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@robertmecalis7189 5 лет назад

Great video thanks. Big help.

@shanesmaineshop 6 лет назад

Great tips thanks I never thought to take the time to do all that checking. I do the basics but that's it. I think I will go back and really give it and good looking over thanks for sharing.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

It can make a nice difference!

@gandjboyd7872 6 лет назад

I clicked on your link to home Depot and bought a new Ridgid planer and some yard tools , Hope it helps, now to watch the 6 ways to reduce planer snipe

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Thanks, Gary!!!

@carmandr24 6 лет назад

Very informative thank you for sharing your knowledge. Great video

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Danny Russell thanks!

@BronkBuilt 6 лет назад

Great information, thanks for sharing.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+BronkBuilt you got it!

@boxmfg 6 лет назад

SuperNice great video just in time so I can set up my Ridgid planner, I purchased it for Christmas and I still haven't unboxed it been busy doing other things. But I'll be doing that this week. Thanks for sharing #TeamRIDGID

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Have fun with it!

@sapelesteve 6 лет назад

Nicely done Brad! Very good info & well presented. Thanks for posting this................... :)

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Sapele Steve you're welcome!

@perfectpitchtodd 5 лет назад

Just purchased a Ridgid planer and this video was a great help in setting it up. As a writer however I have to tell you the word "especially" doesn't have an x in it. It's not "expecially". Sorry I had to get that off my chest.

@realestatedesignedforsenio1252 3 года назад

great stuff simple quick thanks

@jmakes3745 6 лет назад

Great video Brad! Lots of really useful tips and tricks in there that I'm definitely going to have to use myself, especially the level one :)

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed it.

@21thTek 6 лет назад

Very useful, better than going to a tech school !

@calebcordell4793 4 года назад

I am having a problem with the left side of my riding planer us cutting deeper than the right side. It is minimal but noticable. Any way to adjust lt and rt curring depth?? What am I doing wrong. Also a super helpful video. Thanks

@code3imagination441 6 лет назад

Great video I never thought of clamping the level down. That would have made it so much easier leveling mine.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Code 3 Imagination yeah, that makes it way better

@harrylogan9778 6 лет назад

Thanks Brad, good information

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Harry Logan you're welcome!

@FredMcIntyre 6 лет назад

Thanks for the info Brad! 👍👊

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Fred McIntyre you got it, Fred!

@TeamProsperity 5 лет назад

Great video.

@jplieurance 2 года назад

Nice. Thank you!

@markdmaker3173 3 года назад

Thanks, just got a new one👍🏻, my first one.

@EduardoTorresDeMadera 6 лет назад

Excellent info.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Eduardo Torres glad it helped!

@frameriteairdrie578 6 лет назад

Based on your thumbnail, I fed my 6ft level through my planer. Now neither seem to be working right.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

😂😂

@alexguerra1527 3 года назад

You did the wrong adjustments I did my plainer and its perfect. And I got mine at harbor freight and it works great.

@Assorted12 6 лет назад

Great video. Thank you.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@makingthingsmyself 6 лет назад

I don‘t have a planer yet, but this is very interesting nonetheless. Looking forward to the other parts! 👍🏻

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@matthewwright1175 6 лет назад

That's one of the best video titles I've seen.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Matthew Wright almost like I asked the audience 😃😃😃

@SeaShanty2016 2 года назад

Excellent tips - Now I’m off to service my thicknesser….

@chrismoody1342 5 лет назад

Good video, nice to see someone as obsessed with fine tuning as I am with my shop tools.

@bensimpson606 5 лет назад

I have a thicknesser (planer) with a cutter head that isn't aligned with the bed. While you checked this, it would have been good to show how to actually adjust it (to be true to your title)...

@FernandoRuz 3 года назад

So what do you do when you don't get equal side to side planning?

@donyoung1644 6 лет назад

Thank you!!

@SpecificLove7 6 лет назад

Just bought a planer, so thanks for this timely video.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Specific Love Creations hope it helps!

@alanmccall4335 Год назад

I love your videos man! I have a ridgid planer and am having issues that the rollers aren't feeding at all they wont rotate or anything can you do a video showing how to check the chains or replacing the rollers too?

@TeamProsperity 5 лет назад

I really like that thickness sander! GIMME IT!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@David88375 3 года назад

Awesome!!!!!

@jsosa1957 6 лет назад

good job

@tonyhashem1036 2 года назад

I have the same Ridgid planer. Any chance you have a video on changing the rollers?

@doubledarefan 6 лет назад

I have a planer just like that. I swapped out the cutterhead with a Shelix head. $400, but I'll be saving more than that in not replacing ror sharpening knives.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Double Dare Fan wow, that's awesome! Did you happen to document it?

@doubledarefan 6 лет назад

I took pictures of every step of the way, unfortunately, that is as far as I got.

@davewills2041 3 года назад

Good Afternoon, Brad! Thanks for the video instruction and tips. I bought a used Rigid TP13000 last year and used your video to clean and adjust the table and replace the knives. Your video made the process easier, thx! I do have a couple of questions. While my infeed and outfeed rollers are in OK shape, they have some wear. I have searched the Rigid, Ereplacementparts, Partswarehouse and WahudaTools with no success. I realize this planer is years out of production, but it still runs and the mechanisms function well. Do you have any suggestions of places I might be able to find replacement rollers? Thank you! - - Dave

@fredastaire6156 2 года назад

Awesome tips Brad!! Do you know by chance how to adjust the "parallel-ness" of one side vs. the other? I find that mine is cutting with a difference of 0.010" more on the left vs. the right. (I changed the knives; and I think its the actual planer housing that's off)

@frankmortensen7651 Год назад

Hey Fred, I have this plainer and I had the same problem, even after swapping blades. I found a solution and it is a bit of a pain, but the manual does not have a procedure past swapping blades. If you take out the hex head bolts opposite the height adjustment handwheel and remove the shroud and top cover, you will expose the 3 rods 2 guides and one elevator rod. Now underneath the machine there is a bolt that holds the elevator rod, and on the rod is a 1/2 (13mm) notch. Use a combination wrench and take note where the its positioned when you put it in the notch, this is your starting point. Loosen the bolt from below the machine and you can adjust the rod. This is where it gets tedious, as the only way to check is to put it back together test a board and if its not parallel, hopefully you remember how much of a turn you used so if you have to readjust you know exactly how much you need to turn the rod this time. You can save some effort if you wait until your done adjusting to put back on the metal top cover, but I would at least put back on the side shroud pieces as they help brace the guide rods.

@krichards8472 10 месяцев назад

Great info all the way around .can you help. My planer is stuck at 1/4 inch depth and I can't crank it up the crank won't move , any Ideas. The thickness wheel is stuck and won't turn either way

@DavidBishopinc 6 лет назад

That looks like the pricer rigid of the two that I can find online. Could you elaborate on the differences of these two?

@rolandpoulin5429 3 года назад

i have the same planer but cannot find a dust chute anywhere , would you know where i can find one Thanks. i do love your video helps me a lot.

@JimBennett52 Год назад

Thanks!

@Fixthisbuildthat Год назад

Appreciate the Super Thanks!

@keepitfixit2736 Год назад

For the cleaning part with mineral spirits I use a mirror to be able to see underneath to clean

@JTP1967 Год назад

You made an EXCELLENT video. The best part, I didn't have to watch you take it out of the box. I just don't understand why people make UNBOXING videos and call them a review. I guess they just don't think we know how to take them out of the packaging? I believe they make them because that's the only thing they know how to do with the tool: take it out of the box. Anyway, you did an Awesome job! I'm going to have to give a grade of "F"! That's "F" for Fantastic that is. LMAO. Couldn't resist. . . .

@SH-rm4gw 3 года назад

Could you do a video on how to adjust the bed rollers too. I know those cheaper planets don't have bed rollers, but mAny of your viewers are professionals with high quality professional machines , but we're not necessarily mechanics and would appreciate so info on mai tai g quality equipment. Thanks and as always keep these top notch videos coming

@Twobeers1 6 лет назад

I just took my new planer out on my balcony (that's my workshop) & checked the level of the wings with a ruler and noticed that the ruler caught on one corner. But wonder about the waxing trick, perhaps some of the wax might get onto the wood & cause unexpected results when staining?

@BigLousClubhouse 6 лет назад

Would love for you to include how you would change the entire cutter head unit on your planer. I have the Rikon 13in planer, but it's essentially the exact same as the Rigid one you have and I'm thinking of upgrading to a higher end Spiral Cutter.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+The InterWebs Show I'd love to do that, but the heads are as much as the planer 😩

@BigLousClubhouse 6 лет назад

Well that just seems like it would be counter productive!!! Are you still going to be in Atlanta at the end of the month for Workbench Con?? If so I hope to see you there and say hi!

@jonathanpopp3529 Год назад

Bought the same model used. Noticed the drive belt was loose. Can you suggest how much tension should be on the drive belt? I made it as tight as possible but now the boards come out with raised grain rather then smooth.

@pablobarraza3333 3 года назад

Which planee from ridgid you recomend???

@reforzar 6 лет назад

Nice vid BR. I think that planer is louder than my 22”. 🤪

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Brian Prusa I'm certain of it. Direct drives are like aircraft engines vs belt driven

@lukemartin9037 6 лет назад

Great video Brad, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. I have tried the level trick but my garage floors are not flat so it take shimming and fidgeting but I think I've finally got it dialled in. In the newer Ridgid planers, I'm finding the height adjustment knob wants to spin around freely even after I lock the carriage. I'm wondering if you can touch on that at all? Maybe not since mine is a newer model than yours. Anyone else please feel free to chime in down here!

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

+Luke Martin bet you can tighten up that slop if you look at the inner workings

@dougprentice1363 Год назад

Let us know if you were able to fix the locking problem. Mine doesn't lock either

@lukemartin9037 Год назад

@@dougprentice1363 the threads on the screw holding the crank handle down were stripped. I ordered new parts through Ridgid and it improved the situation

@kylemarienthal 2 года назад

Do you have any content showing how to correct the thickness if it were different on each side of your board? I'm referencing the content starting around 03:46

@MrBluegrassfiddler 5 лет назад

Thank you , Brad, for your setup video. I tried that method with the 4-foot level on my new Bauer brand planer. Didn't work. For a better Ridgid brand planer, perhaps. One might ask why I have a Harbor Freight planer... well, I had the 12-inch planer, which never had any snipe, but that one went bad, so they replaced it with the Bauer ''thing''. Nothing will solve snipe with the Bauer planer. I still have my Ridgid 13 1/2 inch planer but they stopped producing the infeed rollers and that machine is parked.

@rogerrathbun444 6 месяцев назад

Would a food grade silicone spray work for the tables ?

@oojagapivy 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video. Blade setup looks a bit easier than the big Hafco 15" i have at work. Have you had any experience with the Ryobi planers? They look similar to the Rigid but i haven't seen Rigid here in Australia.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

I've not, but the old school Ryobi one from 7-10 years ago always got good comments

@craigmonteforte1478 6 лет назад

Good video ! I’m actually leaning towards the planers with A built in jointer so I’m Watching all the related You tube Videos your content, commentary and camera angles are very good sound quality is also good I will like, sub, and , share Whenever I can to help you out with your channel ! I was a commercial woodworker for almost 20 years that suffered a traumatic brain injury forcing A early retirement due to some Physical paralysis from the brain injuries ? My passion for woodworking has not declined although A lifestyle Change has me in between shops at this point But i hope to get back into it as life moves on !

@michaelgordon4003 Год назад

Can you please tell me how and where to get a dust shroud for the tp13002. Can’t find one anywhere. Thanks in advance

@ultimate1933 6 лет назад

I figured put the level right in the middle would've been fine for the infeed and outfeed table. What should I look into when I buy a planer?

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

I'd run a board through and bring calipers and measure like I did. Make sure the board is fairly even side to side. Anything under .010 is more than adequate. Check the rollers. And just see if it looks and sounds well cared for.

@simplytaylor128 5 лет назад

Do you have a prefered blade you use? I have the same planer.

@thomascoughlin8026 Год назад

I have the same model Ridged planer as you but can't find replacement blades. Do you know a source? Thanks Tom

@lucienfournier9734 5 лет назад

Hi there, I just purchased a King 13” planer to assist me in building wood projects. I am a little apprehensive in using it. I have read the Manual but i am more of a visual person. Do you have anything for beginners like me?

@tiger9764 4 года назад

Do you have one of these for table saws?

@jacobcarraway4816 2 года назад

What model is this planer? I am about to buy a used one just like it and was wondering what the retail value was. And if I could get a new head. The one I’m looking at has only one blade

@troytorgerson3977 3 года назад

How do you adjust the inside edge of the infeed/outfeed table? Mine is about 1/16 inch too low?

@cjphillips6648 6 лет назад

have you tried the Oneida dust deputy yet? It will keep your shop vac filter clean!

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Yup, those are nice!

@lifeofbrian9695 5 лет назад

Great tutorial. Thanks for the great instruction. Just picked up an older Ridgid planer used so now I know how to ensure that it's working properly. By the way, thanks you for all the great content on the Made for Profit podcast. Enjoying it very much.

@Fixthisbuildthat 5 лет назад

Glad you're digging the podcast!

@lifeofbrian9695 5 лет назад

@@Fixthisbuildthat yeah, so much info to digest. Eventhough I'm just a hobbyist now, I know it will prepare me to start selling some of my work.

@keepitfixit2736 Год назад

@@Fixthisbuildthat o J. Hear no qentrw&42

@rodneybosch7290 5 лет назад

Hi I just got my planer. When mounting my floor isn't level is that ok? I also seen the holes are not the same size .Just little snug.

@mikethompson6713 6 лет назад

Where did you get the dust shroud? I have mine jury rigged. Lol Thanks for the information.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Came with the machine back then.

@tomb_____625 3 года назад

My problem is, the planer Delta Tp305, the depth feed spins while in use, there is a little vibration. The rollers look brand new but the front roller moves from left to right or vise versa. Should the planer have some sort of lock that I don't see or know how to use

@rogerperez5070 9 месяцев назад

Hi Brad, i have watched many, if not all of your videos and i thoroughly enjoy them. I came across your Ridgid Planer video while i was looking for help to fix mine. I have the r4331 and it isn't quite dead yet but it's showing signs of being tired. i have tried repair shop that refuse to take in any Ridgid product and i have been trielessly trying to get the attention of Ridgid, to no avail. I wonder if you can help. Thanks.

@Fixthisbuildthat 9 месяцев назад

unfortunately I've not had a working relationship with RIDGID since 2017. So don't think I can help. But anything is fixable. Might need a new motor or brushes

@j.taylor7361 6 лет назад

So should the outside ends of the infeed/outfeed tables be 100% level with the bed? My DeWalt has the tables slope slightly downward towards the cutting head, but a 4' level shows the outside table edges are higher than the bed.

@Fixthisbuildthat 6 лет назад

Yeah, that's how mine are. Helps prevent snipe and those beds will flex down at the ends in use