On Apr 19, 11:52 am, "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
I own a Ryobi hand power planer also. I use it to bevel the striker
side of doors. I made a dedicated jig to hold it at the appropriate
angle. It can also be used to plane a small amount off door bottoms
when thick carpet is installed. Mine has served for many years
without complaint but I admit it has not been used that frequently.
I don't recommend you return it however, since, after you do, you
will definitely find a use for it. It's the irony of things.
Joe G
On Apr 19, 2:24 pm, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Locutus" wrote in message
> > I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> > out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> > talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> > My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
> Keep it, give her a big hug, saying it's exactly what you needed!
>
> Next time you have a sticky door or window, you will have the tool that you
> need to do the job. Until then, never let on, and we'll keep your secret ...
> you never know when you might need one, and now you don't have to worry when
> you do, or make one more trip to the hardware store to finish some future
> job.
>
> You're a lucky man!
>
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Sorry about you guys! My wife bought me a Unisaw for my birthday a
couple of years ago and a Lee Valley Rabbit plane about a year ago and
some other similar tools along the way.
You need to train her by showing here a bedroom full of beautiful
Stickley Craftsman furniture that you could never afford and then
building a bedroom full of that furniture.
Wait....
I did say train her, didn't I?
On Apr 19, 11:52 am, "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
I have one. Not a bad tool for casual use. But this isn't about the
tool, is it?
This is a drive-by gloat that you are married to a woman who buys you
tools...ANY tools.
You should worship the ground she walks on, bro'.
And keep that tool displayed, all clean and shiny in plain view...'cuz
this ain't no tool.. it's a trophy.
So lose the thought about returning it. The tool is good enough for
what it is supposed to do... and you sure as heck don't want to hurt
the feelings of a tool-buying woman. They're extremely rare.
r
On 19 Apr, 16:52, "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer.
Ryobi's a good brand. Cheap, works well enough. An electric hand
planer is handy for taking severe cupping from boards before you
thickness them, just so long as you don't spend the money for a real
high quality one.
Imagine if she'd bought you a Festool. Now that would have been a
waste.
On Apr 19, 3:46 pm, [email protected] (J T) wrote:
> Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 11:52am [email protected] (Locutus) doth
> ungratefully mumble:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife
> went out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I
> was talking about, but her intentions were good.
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
> Send it to me. If for nothing else, I've found mine absolutely
> great for rounding off rough stock in the wood lathe - while the stock
> is turning.
..and here I thought I was slightly bent by using a grinder on a piece
spinning in the drill press. But you're more courageous/bent than I
am.
But I hafta know... what did go through your mind the first time you
did that?
r
Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 2:35pm (EDT-3) [email protected] (Robatoy) doth
query:
<snip> you're more courageous/bent than I am.
But I hafta know... what did go through your mind the first time you
did that?
You realize I carefully considered this before I tried it.
Conclusion? No prob.
My thoughts:
WOW! Holy bat crap Batman, that takes wood off FAST!
Or something like that.
I now rate this as one of my more precise woodworking tools, right
up with my chainsaw.
JOAT
I have anal glaucoma. I can't see my ass going to work today.
"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
Thanks for feedback guys! The obvious use is using it for doors. Was curious
if there was any use for it beyond that, doesn't sound like it. :)
I will keep the tool for occasion when I need it.
Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 11:52am [email protected] (Locutus) doth
ungratefully mumble:
I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife
went out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I
was talking about, but her intentions were good.
My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
Send it to me. If for nothing else, I've found mine absolutely
great for rounding off rough stock in the wood lathe - while the stock
is turning.
JOAT
I have anal glaucoma. I can't see my ass going to work today.
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:52:05 -0400, "Locutus"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
>My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
>
Get some aromatic cedar. Plane it down to nothing. Put the
shavings/chips in a loose weave bag. Hang the bag it the closet.
Or return it and just buy the cedar already in a bag. And take that
dear woman, whom I love dearly, out to dinner. Any woman who buys you
tools is worth gold. After diner take her to the tool store and show
her a planer and start begging. Expain how important it is to make
3-4 garbage bags of shavings a week.
I too have a hand held planer. Doesn't get much use unless I'm doing
rough work or need something to bang a paint can closed. If I ever
buy a small boat, I'll use it as an anchor.
Pete
On 19 Apr 2007 14:35:34 -0700, Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Apr 19, 3:46 pm, [email protected] (J T) wrote:
>> Thu, Apr 19, 2007, 11:52am [email protected] (Locutus) doth
>> ungratefully mumble:
>> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife
>> went out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I
>> was talking about, but her intentions were good.
>> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>>
>> Send it to me. If for nothing else, I've found mine absolutely
>> great for rounding off rough stock in the wood lathe - while the stock
>> is turning.
>
>..and here I thought I was slightly bent by using a grinder on a piece
>spinning in the drill press. But you're more courageous/bent than I
>am.
>But I hafta know... what did go through your mind the first time you
>did that?
On a different tangent, the last time my dad was down here for a visit
he told me how he trued up the tablesaw arbor flange:
Squared the miter slots and blade. made a double track jig for his
router with high speed diamond cutter (thank you Bell and Gosset).
Turned the saw on with no blade, then the router and feed on a screw
feed to the flange.
My dad was a patternmaker in the Chicago area, he did job shops but
ended up at IH R&D pattern shop which became JI Case.
I have a Unisaw, bandsaw, couple of benches. I have used that Unisaw
since I was ten, it has shot a few things at me but never cut me
(furious beating sound).
Mark
"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>>
>> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
> Thanks for feedback guys! The obvious use is using it for doors. Was
> curious if there was any use for it beyond that, doesn't sound like it. :)
>
> I will keep the tool for occasion when I need it.
It is more useful than they told you. I made a new centerboard for my
sailboat with one. I suppose a drawknife was the proper tool, but the power
planer had to be faster.
"eganders" wrote in message
> I did say train her, didn't I?
Mine's "trained", she just doesn't realize it ... the mark of a 'master
hand' in these matters. :)
She never comes out to the shop without asking, and only then if permission
is granted; never questions _any_ shop related expenditures; and buys only
her own tools, freely dispensing "gift cards" in appropriate amounts, and at
appropriate times.
The price: A house _full_ of custom made furniture, with every piece
designed for the specific location. (For some reason the latter scores big
points and further insures that said training is retained).
I don't wanna know anything else about it ...
Why? ... cuz it makes you wonder who really wields the 'master hand' in
these matters.
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J T wrote:
> Hah! I figured the link was still out there.
>
> You guys "really" need to start working on your imaginations.
> Getting one that is.
> http://members.aol.com/woodmiser1/hook.htm
>
>
>
> JOAT
> I have anal glaucoma. I can't see my ass going to work today.
>
>
Hey ... that woodcraft 'vice' was pretty neat!
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Hmm, I think this is going to wind up being posted twice. That's
OK, because probably most of you didn't pay attention the first time.
Hah! I figured the link was still out there.
You guys "really" need to start working on your imaginations.
Getting one that is.
http://members.aol.com/woodmiser1/hook.htm
JOAT
I have anal glaucoma. I can't see my ass going to work today.
I just clamped a lathe toolbit to the table and cranked the elevation
handle.
"Markem" <markem(sixoneeight)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 19 Apr 2007 14:35:34 -0700, Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> On a different tangent, the last time my dad was down here for a visit
> he told me how he trued up the tablesaw arbor flange:
>
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
I've got this 12'x4' slice of a pine tree here in my shearing shed.
Would you like to come over and smothe it down and level it for me?
;-)
-P.
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I don't have (or want) a jointer. I buy rough lumber. I get joint quality
cuts from my table saw but, the problem is to get that first strait edge. A
power hand plane takes it down quickly and a couple strokes of a hand plane
afterward makes it strait. Same goes for flattening a face before planing.
The power planer does it quickly.
"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> >out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> >talking about, but her intentions were good.
> >
> > My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
> Thanks for feedback guys! The obvious use is using it for doors. Was
curious
> if there was any use for it beyond that, doesn't sound like it. :)
>
> I will keep the tool for occasion when I need it.
>
>
"Locutus" wrote in message
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
Keep it, give her a big hug, saying it's exactly what you needed!
Next time you have a sticky door or window, you will have the tool that you
need to do the job. Until then, never let on, and we'll keep your secret ...
you never know when you might need one, and now you don't have to worry when
you do, or make one more trip to the hardware store to finish some future
job.
You're a lucky man!
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Last update: 2/20/07
"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
Tread carefully here.
Most women have a gene that prevents them from buying anything useful for
the shop. But they need to buy something. So they buy some strange stuff.
And the gift is always given with some sort of maddenly bizzare logic behind
the gift selection.
Her heart was in the right place. Be gentle with her. But get rid of this
generally useless tool and buy something that you will actually use.
I picked up one of these in a box lot of items from an auction a few years ago. I've used it for
two things - planing doors and planing flat spots on bowl blanks for mounting on the lathe. If you
now buy a lathe, your power planer is a multifunctional tool.
BTW, I soon gave up on using it to prep bowl blanks. Rather than hunt until I find the portable
planer, I just stick the blank on between centers and square up the ends on the lathe for faceplate
or chuck. (But don't read this second paragraph until you have the lathe.)
Regards,
Roy
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:02:14 -0400, "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>>
>> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
>Thanks for feedback guys! The obvious use is using it for doors. Was curious
>if there was any use for it beyond that, doesn't sound like it. :)
>
>I will keep the tool for occasion when I need it.
>
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:52:05 -0400, "Locutus"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
>My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
I have an electric hand planer. I seldom use it. I have use it to
flatten my work bench, to create a flat side of a log, outdoor
projects. It is good for large pieces that can not be lifted onto a
jointer. A large hand plane is a preferred tool, and much quieter.
On 19 Apr 2007 10:58:19 -0700, Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Apr 19, 11:52 am, "Locutus" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>>
>> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
>I have one. Not a bad tool for casual use. But this isn't about the
>tool, is it?
>This is a drive-by gloat that you are married to a woman who buys you
>tools...ANY tools.
>
>You should worship the ground she walks on, bro'.
>
>And keep that tool displayed, all clean and shiny in plain view...'cuz
>this ain't no tool.. it's a trophy.
>
>So lose the thought about returning it. The tool is good enough for
>what it is supposed to do... and you sure as heck don't want to hurt
>the feelings of a tool-buying woman. They're extremely rare.
>
>r
You should be sure the Rockler/Lee Valley/whatever catalog is always
visible, with pages conveniently dog-eared and items circled with a
broad marker ;-)
My Christmas wish list last year had "table saw" on it - I got gift
cards from both daughters.
John
Locutus, wrote the following at or about 4/19/2007 10:52 AM:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
Two things come to mind - after you give her a big hug and a kiss:
1) Grab a hammer, drill, etc. and hang out your shingle as "Locutus -
Doors hung cheap and quick!"
2) go with your instinct and return it.
In article <[email protected]>,
Markem <markem(sixoneeight)@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:52:05 -0400, "Locutus"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> >out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> >talking about, but her intentions were good.
> >
> >My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
> It good for construction work (ie smoothing cuts for window sills)
> beveling a door, but use it somewhere that is easy to clean makes a
> lot of small chips fast. Snipe can be a problem at the end of a run
> too.
>
> Mark
I have a Makita which I use to relieve the back side of shop made wide
door and window trim. I have used many times in rough framing
construction. have a separate set of blades for that.
Chuck P.
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:52:05 -0400, "Locutus"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
>out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
>talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
>My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
It good for construction work (ie smoothing cuts for window sills)
beveling a door, but use it somewhere that is easy to clean makes a
lot of small chips fast. Snipe can be a problem at the end of a run
too.
Mark
Locutus <[email protected]> wrote:
> The obvious use is using it for doors. Was curious if there was any
> use for it beyond that, doesn't sound like it. :)
While this isn't wood working, it can be used for shaping foam. I
don't have an electric hand planer or work with foam, but I saw
this being done in the Dirty Jobs episode "Sludge Cleaner" where
custom surf boards were being made. Another interesting thing in
that same segment was how the surf board shop had their lighting
set-up, when planing the foam blanks, so the light would shine from
the side and across the foam. This made it easier to find and see
the spots that needed to be tweaked. That same concept seems like
it would come in handy when doing finishing work on wood.
[1]: http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/dirtyjobs/episode/episode_03.html
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Unless you are currently in the "trim carpenter phase" of
your career, that tool has little use other than trimming
a door down. Use it as a down payment on a real tool.
Locutus wrote:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
>
>
Locutus wrote:
>
> My question is, what can I use this for?
An awesome finish carpentry tool, very useful for planing doors, and
especially jamb edges. Also useful for tuning bad framing, and shaping
edges to a scribed line. You can use it in tight spots, precisely start
and stop at marks, and you don't need the hold-downs, vises, etc... as
with a hand plane.
I've never used mine for fine woodworking.
Locutus wrote:
> I have been mentioning for awhile that I needed a planer, so my wife went
> out and bought me a Ryobi electric hand planer. Not exactly what I was
> talking about, but her intentions were good.
>
> My question is, what can I use this for? Or should I return it?
First of all, count your blessings.
Take the lady to dinner and celebrate the moment.
As far a making use of this widget, it is great if you are fitting and
hanging doors.
It is also a great gadget if you are making 12:1 scarf joints for
battens for a male mold for a boat.
I used one to make at least 500 scarf joints.
After that, you are on your own.
BTW, it would make a lousy boat anchor.
Have fun.
Lew