Any carpenter is well known that the raw board to buy several times cheaper.But to use them for the manufacture of some products will not work, because they have unpresentable appearance.Therefore, if you want to save money, have to handle the wood yourself, it will take plane.The thing in the economy is needed, especially for those who like tinkering something with their own hands.It is necessary to learn how to choose the electric plane.Start with the basics and take a look at the basic characteristics of the unit.
avilable and operation elektrorubanka
This tool allows you to significantly speed up the processing of wooden planks.In its case with a small motor which rotates a drum with knives.The average electric plane ("Bison", Makita, "Interskol" and other popular models) is capable of speeds up to 15,000 rpm, and its maximum capacity - up to 1.2 kW.
The Power from the engine is transmitted to the drum via a toothed belt.If the belt breaks, repair elektrorubanka spend very simple.It is easily replaced, simply remove the side cover and get a bad belt, replacing it with a new one.Other removable cover hides the brush motor.The principle of operation is as follows.
drum removes a thin layer of rough wood planks.Himself plane rests on a smooth sole, moving along the boards.The sole has a hole through which the drum removes chips.For convenience, the height of the sole can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the thickness of the chip.At this time, the rear of the planer further smoothes the treated surface.
With elektrorubanka can create neat grooves in the boards, cut edges and perform other carpentry work.
What should be the sole planer?
To quality of treated wood was at the height of note on the sole equipment.Before choosing electric plane and rush to the cashier to pay for purchases, check the sole instrument.It must be perfectly smooth, without any burrs or other irregularities.
soles are made of aluminum.Along the edges necessary to have a recess in the form of the Latin letter V. Only under such conditions will planed flat board.In the absence of these grooves between the tool and the work surface creates a layer of air.Under the influence of her power planer leads in different directions, and it turns out an uneven cut.For the stability of the instrument creates a wide and long base, the more these indicators, the stability of the equipment.When choosing a model, do not forget about it.For a perfect cut is important to the exact observance of the distance between the blades and the sole.To do this, the best power planners are equipped with height adjustable upper part of the foot.This makes the operation more convenient elektrorubanka.
How much should you handle?
handle on the tool plays an important role.From its convenience it depends on the speed and productivity.Otherwise, there will be unpleasant pain will be rubbed dropsy and calluses, and his hands will tire quickly.
for common hand planers was enough to have a handle, as the device has a small size and was easy enough.Modern power planners bulky and heavy.Therefore, it is important to have two handles for tool management.Rear handle allows you to push the plane and the front serves to guide the tool.For convenience, the handle is placed on the front button on / off equipment.
When selecting elektrorubanka important ergonomic handles.To do this, hold the tool in the hands and determine whether it is convenient to you to work with this type of pen.If you feel the slightest discomfort, it is better not buy this elektrorubanok.Prices on him may be pleasant, but the arm will get tired quickly, and you can not work for a long time with such a tool.Also pay attention to the angle of the handle.From this value depends on how much power you need to spend to push the tool.
How to regulate the thickness of the release layer?
Before choosing electric plane, determine to which category you belong: novice, experienced and master.If you have enough experience and skill, pay attention to the models on the front of the handle which has special notches.With their help the chip thickness can be varied from half to three millimeters.More experienced craftsmen carried out this adjustment on the fly, but I dare to repeat, it requires a lot of experience in carpentry.
However, there is one measure, which is necessary to pay attention to both novices and gurus of the case.Choosing elektrorubanok (price depends on that, too), look at the bottom of the scale, which regulates the thickness of the chips.The lower this figure (and pitch not greater than 0.1 mm), the higher the quality of the machined surface.You will be able to smooth out any unevenness and make the product a perfect view.
How to choose a reliable electric plane with knives?
knife drum elektrorubanka - this is one of the most important parts in the structure of the instrument.From its state depends on the speed and quality of the product.Best Made of metal blade being blunt, not allow to result from a smooth and clean surface barbs.
So, when working with hardwoods used knives made of hardened steel.They have a special design and usually made detachable.As a result of a breakdown or need sharpening the knife clamping screws are removed, the knife is extracted.These knives have a small feature - the sharpening angle is not like the others knives.Each knife edge do a groove, which helps the center and install the cutting element according to the rules.Conventional
bilateral knives are made of tungsten carbide.When using the straight blade at the end of the work you can find on a surface of the waves.They were formed due to inaccurate adjustment knife.To avoid such a collapse, use equipment with spiral blades, which are arranged diagonally.
protection first!
speed blade rotation is huge, so it is important to take precautions, exploiting electric plane.Instructions on how to use states that the bottom and side of the device has protection.In the role it can act:
- retractable legs;
- auto focus;
- protective cover;
- protective plate.
Each of these elements is able to provide you with safe operation.
Where do the chips?
Some models are equipped with electroplane struzhepriemnikom.You do not have to clean the room a pile of scraps of wood, as all the garbage is collected in a special compartment.Working with such a device quite pleasant and not troublesome.All debris flying in the appointed place.In addition, upon completion of the work you do not need long and tedious to clean the device from chips.It can be used as bedding or hamsters shift apples for the winter.
What should be complete?Accessories
For convenient operation of the equipment shall be equipped with a power cord for a length of 5 m. In addition, the equipment must be elektrorubanka side fence and depth.The first device allows you to measure the desired width and depth of the chip.With it easier to keep the balance of the tool and cut corners to the desired degree.Having a complete depth, you can create a perfectly flat and smooth surface.
Additional accessories that will be useful, can be attributed wavy blades and a device that will allow a tool in the same place.Takmi we get the planer and jointer machine.
Select manufacturer's customer reviews
filled the world market for many popular brands that are in its range, various modifications electroplane.The best known such brands: Bosh, Skil, Makita, AEG, Black & amp; Decker, DeWalt, Metabo, among this list there is a Russian company "Interskop."Of particular popularity gained elektrorubanok Makita, on user feedback, it is clear that he is in demand both among professionals and beginners.Consumers noted the high build quality, power, ease of use, high-quality knives and light weight.Among the shortcomings it was marked by poor design and lack of tools for suitcase storage.
Concluding, we note the following: If you select elektrorubanka consider the complete set of equipment, the quality of the foot and knives, having two arms and a compartment for collecting debris.
