Tools & Materials
Steel City Tool Works - Steel City 40200 Benchtop Planer
The Steel City 40200 has a motor rated at 15 amps and three 13-in. blades
Dec 01, 2007
The Steel City planer offers two feed speeds, a three-knife cutterhead, good power, good dust collection, fast and easy knife changes, and moderate weight. All this adds up to a solid performer. The planer leaves a very good surface. My two picks for best overall are the DeWalt 735 and the Craftsman 21759. The Steel City and Delta planers were just behind these two leaders.
Photo: Anissa Kapsales
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