Woodworking Project Paper Plan to Build Portable Planer Thicknessing Center

When a project requires thin stock, our portable planer saves us the time and trouble of having to special-order material. But, having to lift it onto a workbench every time can be a backbreaker.To solve this problem, make the thicknessing center shown here.

For continuous support when planing long boards, infeed and outfeed tables that adjust up or down are detailed. To maximize our shop storage space, the tables fold down when not in use. Finally, the planer platform raises or lowers to suit most 12in. portable planers. Aligning the tables with the planer guarantees a smooth, even flow of stock through the machining process.

This plan was built and proven in the WOOD magazine shop by its editors and master craftsmen.

MATERIALS NOT INCLUDED; PAPER PLAN ONLY.