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Re: Tools: bench planer alternatives
By:John Abercrombie
Date: 2/26/2012, 10:42 pm
In Response To: Re: Tools: bench planer alternatives (Ian Johnson)

: Cheap table saw too. Just needed a good fence (a straight edged
: piece MDF, of all things!)

For ripping thin strips on the table saw, I get better results with a 'short ripping fence', something like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7QXIN2X8-w

I also use a thin push stick (or two) to keep my hands well clear.

Play safe, kids!

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Tools: bench planer alternatives
Scott Shurlow -- 2/26/2012, 3:04 pm
Re: Tools: bench planer alternatives
Mike Bielski -- 2/26/2012, 4:20 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/26/2012, 6:24 pm
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Scott Shurlow -- 2/26/2012, 9:55 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/26/2012, 10:35 pm
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Greg H -- 3/9/2012, 8:48 am
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scott shurlow -- 2/26/2012, 11:43 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/27/2012, 12:07 am
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Ian Johnson -- 2/26/2012, 6:46 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/26/2012, 10:42 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/26/2012, 10:49 pm
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Jay Babina -- 2/28/2012, 2:16 pm
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Bill Gunnett -- 2/27/2012, 9:09 am
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scott shurlow -- 2/27/2012, 6:50 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 2/27/2012, 8:57 pm
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Bill Gunnett -- 2/27/2012, 10:01 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 2/28/2012, 1:30 am
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James Adams -- 2/27/2012, 11:54 am
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StephenHJ -- 2/27/2012, 7:33 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 2/27/2012, 11:26 pm