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Planing Rough Lumber
Air dried wood should stand for at least a year per inch of thickness of the rough-cut stock. The
moisture content of air-dried wood should be about 12% to 15%. Kiln dried woods should have a
moisture content of approximately 10%. Wood to be used in fine furniture should have a
moisture content of 7% to 8%.
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Joint one edge of the rough-cut lumber before planing. This will help you determine the
direction of grain travel. Feed the board into the planer so the knives cut with the grain.
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Measure the rough lumber at several locations to find the thickest part. As wood dries, its
dimensions vary, including its thickness. Set the planer to take a very shallow cut on the
highest, thickest part of the board. Continue to take very shallow cuts until you can
determine whether there are any knots or unusual grain patterns.
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After completing one side, inspect the opposite side for irregularities, then process it using
the same procedure as for the first side.
NOTICE: Make sure wood is
properly dried before planing. Wet or “green” lumber
may clog the machine and lead to damage.
Summary of Contents for IP-1306
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