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  1. DeWalt Power Planer leaving streaks

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    On 9/3/2017 at 7:18 PM, Kato said:

    Belt sander or random orbit sander. Make your passes with the planer to get you close, then sand it smooth. Small-width planes are for stuff like the sides of doors, and can't do wider boards without issues. Possibly change the depth of cut as you go, make it shallower so the "streaks" aren't as obvious, then sand it smooth

    I've tried the orbit sander. I think it's just tough to sand off the amount of depth the planer is leaving with its passes...even with a 40 grit. 

  2. DeWalt Power Planer leaving streaks

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    On 9/3/2017 at 5:53 PM, rrich1 said:

    Does the board rock when you are planing? The planer seems to be jumping a bit. Those small planers are not meant for that type of work and will ride up and down in the valleys causing issues. You need something with a longer base line a jointer plane.

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    The planer doesn't jump and the board doesn't move. It seems to be a smooth throughout but it just leaves all this edges. I'm going to try the router. 

  4. DeWalt Power Planer leaving streaks

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    On 9/1/2017 at 6:04 AM, ChrisK said:

    White oak is traditionally a very hard wood to plane. Couple that with a tool that is meant to trim doors and the like and you are going to chop that oak up big time. You can try taking the smallest amount possible and using overlapping angles of attack but maybe go to Woodcraft and by a hand plane. The No 4-1/2 is a great finishe plane but Stanley makes a phenomenal low angle jack plane for about 140ish bucks tht will allow you to get a smooth finish. For rough stock go with a larger plane and use the 4-1/2 for finish or go with the low angle jack for it all. 

    Ok great thank you for the reply!

  5. DeWalt Power Planer leaving streaks

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    I'm trying to plane a board and I don't have access to a super wide, industrial planer so I'm trying to use my 3" wide, DeWalt power planer to get out all the humps. But every time I plane across the whole thing it makes these little streaks from the edge of the blade. Is this normal? Should I just get a belt sander to smooth them out or is there a particular planing pattern that I need to follow to help prevent these streaks? See attached file. (the wood is white oak).

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  6. DeWalt Power Planer leaving streaks

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    I'm trying to plane a board and I don't have access to a super wide, industrial planer so I'm trying to use my 3" wide, DeWalt power planer to get out all the humps. But every time I plane across the whole thing it makes these little streaks from the edge of the blade. Is this normal? Should I just get a belt sander to smooth them out or is there a particular planing pattern that I need to follow to help prevent these streaks? See attached file. (the wood is white oak).

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  8. DEWALT Protable Hand Planer dust collection bag?????????

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    10 hours ago, Hugh Jass said:

    Maybe take a toilet paper core and zip tie it to the irregular side and then find a compatible adapter that fits the diameter for the vac side. 

     

    This at least will give you the flexibility you need while being able to adjust to the shapes you need. 

     

    That's a good idea! I'll have to let you guys know what I do and post it on here.

     

  16. Built a kitchen island for the lady

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    I've been working on this kitchen island for the girlfriend and documented my progress (video link). I don't have all the measurements of every cut or the size of every bit/screw but thought it would be cool to share on here. It still needs a cabinet for the front. This project took me forever because I don't have a lot of free time to work on this and I live in an apartment complex with a small patio as a workspace. I do like taking on new projects, though, because that gives me an excuse to acquire some more tools!

     

    Anyways check out the video if you're bored with nothing else to do. 

     

    Power Tools used:

    Milwaukee m18 drill driver - 2601

    Milwaukee m18 impact - 2650

    Milwaukee m12 drill driver - 2407 (bought this with the hackzall as a combo kit at Home Depot for $100!)

    Milwaukee m12 Hackzall - 2420

    Milwaukee m12 Compact Vacuum - 0850

    Milwaukee 5" Random Orbit Sander - 6021

     

    Video Link: https://youtu.be/0Awu1rbmV9c

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  19. Found this YouTube channel when I was researching Drills

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    I came across this youtube channel when I was looking to buy a new drill. This guy literally takes the drills apart and examines all the parts. Not only that, he gauges the voltage output to see if it's as powerful as it is advertised. He also has a ton of other good videos. Usually machinery work and whatnot.

     

    Anyways, just thought this could be useful.

     

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvgS71fU12MavFmY_0LGw3fDdKSO62Glw

     

  21. Metric or SAE? (for a DIY guy)

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    I'm kind of new to the "tool world" and BRAND NEW to the "living-with-your-lady world".

     

    What's more common - Metric or SAE? Or does it depend on what type of job you're doing?

     

    I'm looking to buy a Deep Socket Set, usually for driving lag screws and what-nots for woodworking projects, and a Socket Wrench Set, mostly for automotive.

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