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   tangomike | Apr 20, 2006 03:50am | #1

   your tables are probably out of adjustment. The stamped steel tables on that planer are not ideal, but they will work well. A better option is to take a piece of mdf or melamine and make a table that slides over the existing table, just screw a cleat to one end to prevent it from getting pulled through while you are working.

   You can get fully snipe-free results with this planer.

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   teacherterry | Apr 20, 2006 05:30pm | #3

   Mike-

   One of my favorite things about woodworking can be the simplicity for fixing things.  The table extension with mdf makes so much sense - especially when I have a bunch of mdf laying around my shop needing constructive use.  I think that I will soon be snipe free.  thanks!

   Terry

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   tangomike | Apr 20, 2006 07:46pm | #5

   I'm all about simplicity in the shop. I admire the work that people put into making jigs and such, but it's just not for me. I just make 'em to work and for whatever reason they seem to last longer than I expect.

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   WillGeorge | Apr 20, 2006 05:39pm | #4

   I agree with this post for what that is worth!I have a 'L' Cheepo' 13" planner that work great if I use what is suggested by 'tango'.. .. In addition, I hot-melt a scrap block (about the same thickness as the 'stick') at the leading and trailing ends.. about 4 inches long IF I want the best surface.. Not all jobs need the blocks.. I use Hickory, Ash, Purpleheart ALOT and pretty hard to plane 'With OR without Snipe!' Ash not that bad..

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   THintz | Apr 20, 2006 10:29am | #2

   The first thing I would di is adjust the table so they are up slightly at their outside ends. the weight of the wood may be deflecting them below center slightly if they start out level with the stationary table.

   Also, consider using a work support outside of the tables. anything you can do to prevent the weight of the board from torquing the end in the cutters upwards helps. See the link below for a story on that point.

    

   http://www.newwoodworker.com/plnrsuprt.html

   Tom Hintz

   Because there is always more to learn!