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Planing Fine Thicknesses
Oct 25, 2005
I recently had to plane some Brazilian rosewood to a thickness of 3/64 in. To prevent the work from shattering in the planer, I double-taped the rosewood to a piece of 3/4-in. particleboard as a carrier.
Max M. Kline, Saluda, N.C.
Fine Woodworking Magazine, October 1988 No. 72
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Incra Miter 1000HD
One of many extremely accurate Incra miter gauges, this model offers 180-degree adjustment to 1/10 of a degree, and a long, straight fence with a telescoping stop system.
Dubuque Clamp Works Bar Clamps - 4 pack
These clamps are as premium as their price is, but they're worth every penny. A few staffers have a small collection and they're almost always the first clamp they reach for.
Bessey K-Body Parallel-Jaw Clamp
The 3 3/4" deep parallel jaws allow for all types of clamping, from thin panels to joinery.
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