Planer Problems - Woodworking Talk

JON BELL · 11-19-2007, 01:33 PM

I was planning some wood yesterday when the wood stopped rolling through and I had to pull it out by hand.Anyone know why and how to fix it?

Ken Johnson · 11-19-2007, 01:39 PM

The first thing I would check is to see if your rubber drive rollers need to be cleaned.

JON BELL · 11-19-2007, 01:46 PM

Wow,quick reply.Thanks Ken.Computer and planer aren't in the same place.I will give it a try and get back to you tomorrow.Thanks!

JON BELL · 11-20-2007, 01:05 PM

The rollers didn't seem dirty,but I cleaned them and lubricated the table.It's working fine now,thanks.

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-21-2007, 12:48 PM

Hi Jon

I sometimes have the same problem with my Delta 121/2 inch planer. I think, that in my case it may be that some of the the boards are not a consistent thickness through their length. I also found out that my 121/2 inch planer will actually only handle 121/4 inch wide boards because of the space between the side guides.

Gerry

Corndog · 11-21-2007, 12:57 PM

I've had that stalling problem with my 12" Delta but it's because I run reeeeeeeeally thin stuff that I probably shouldn't be trying to. It was A LOT of fun watching the flamed koa EXPLODE!!!!!

JON BELL · 11-26-2007, 12:44 PM

Explode,nice.By the way,it was the table causing too much friction.Lubed it everything fine.

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-26-2007, 02:39 PM

Hi Jon

What did you lube the table with? I would like to see if it helps mine out.

Gerry

JON BELL · 11-26-2007, 03:10 PM

It was some new stuff I just bought made by Boeing.The bottle is not here I'll get back about it tommorrow.

JON BELL · 11-27-2007, 01:10 PM

It was Boeshield T-9.Corrosion protection/waterproof lubrication.I used to use wax but I decided to try this stuff out.I think i'll go back to wax.

JCCLARK · 11-27-2007, 04:10 PM

I have tried everything over the years and have always come back
to the easiest and quickest, Lemon Pledge.
Don't laugh until you try it.

Kingfisher · 11-27-2007, 05:32 PM

Clark, on that same note have you tried Pam on your saw blades

keeps the build up down, would proably work on planer blades too

JCCLARK · 11-28-2007, 10:04 AM

No I haven't, where does she live? (LOL)

Sounds good, I'll give it a try.
I have been useing silicone spray, it too works pretty good
on the blades.

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-28-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JON BELL

It was Boeshield T-9.Corrosion protection/waterproof lubrication.I used to use wax but I decided to try this stuff out.I think i'll go back to wax.

Hi Jon
I am familiar with Boeshield T9, having used it when I worked for Pacific Western Airlines over twenty years ago. I do not think I can readily obtain it now, unless I make a run down to the surplus store in Seattle Washington. Any problems with it staying on the wood, and messing up your finish?

Thanks for the feedback.

Gerry

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-28-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingfisher

Clark, on that same note have you tried Pam on your saw blades

keeps the build up down, would proably work on planer blades too

Hi Kingfisher;

Do you have any problems with the Pam staying on the wood, and messing up your finish?

Gerry

mdlbldrmatt135 · 11-28-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry KIERNAN

I do not think I can readily obtain it now, unless I make a run down to the surplus store in Seattle Washington.

Which won't be open much Longer from what I understand..........

Kingfisher · 11-28-2007, 03:39 PM

Never had a probmel with it on the saw or the planer but I would only spary them every now and then and wipe them dry if they got dripping with it. I would assume it could cause problems. The table saw was always rough cutting and the planer the wet residue goes away quickly, first 12" of the first pass, leaving a slick coating on the the blades and the little cove area that gets the sap build up.

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-28-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mdlbldrmatt135

Which won't be open much Longer from what I understand..........

Oh? I hadn't heard anything. Are they planning to close it down? That's too bad, if they do. Mind you, from where I am now, it would take me about ten hours to get there anyway.

Gerry

Gerry KIERNAN · 11-28-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingfisher

Never had a probmel with it on the saw or the planer but I would only spary them every now and then and wipe them dry if they got dripping with it. I would assume it could cause problems. The table saw was always rough cutting and the planer the wet residue goes away quickly, first 12" of the first pass, leaving a slick coating on the the blades and the little cove area that gets the sap build up.

Thanks for the tip kingfisher. I will give it a try.

Gerry

**Leo G** · 11-29-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCCLARK

I have tried everything over the years and have always come back
to the easiest and quickest, Lemon Pledge.
Don't laugh until you try it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCCLARK

No I haven't, where does she live? (LOL)

Sounds good, I'll give it a try.
I have been useing silicone spray, it too works pretty good
on the blades.

I almost cringed when you guys said this. Silicon is the evil empire of finishing. It will cause all kinds of problems, especially fish-eyes. These are forbidden products in my shop. I just use plain old butchers wax. Safe, cheap and works well, a can will last you a long time. I am a one man shop, work 60 hours a week and a can will last me 1-2 years, $10.