Plankenschneider

Plank Cutter

Order # 3009

Our plank cutter (#3009) facilitates the tapering of planks. To use it, the blade is placed in position on a plank, then given a sharp tap with a small hammer - or a firm press with one's hand. Any wood up to about 1.5 mm thick can be cut easily. When thicker than 2 mm, some woods will not cut easily. Thick planks must be tapered with care to avoid angled or beveled edges. It's wise to do some practice cutting first. Our plank cutter is also an ideal tool for making "v"-type cutouts. An example would be the "v" notches that are needed when making oar blades. It is always a good idea to wet the wood before cutting. Dry wood splits too easily. For deck planking, the cutter also facilitates all the cutting that has to be done. Cuts across-the-grain are usually made before cuts made with-the-grain. When an extremely small notch has to be cut, and there's a danger of a piece breaking off; it helps to apply thin CA (cyanoacrylate) glue to the backside of the wood for strengthening. Preparing a few planks ahead of time this way is a good practice. They'll be needed. The plank cutter is kept sharp by laying it flat on a fine whetstone and rubbing it in a circular motion. An oil stone requires oil, of course, as a lubricant.



		Plank Cutter Order # 3009
			Our plank cutter (#3009) facilitates the tapering of planks. To use it, the blade is placed in position on a plank, then given a sharp tap with a small hammer - or a firm press with one's hand. Any wood up to about 1.5 mm thick can be cut easily. When thicker than 2 mm, some woods will not cut easily. Thick planks must be tapered with care to avoid angled or beveled edges. It's wise to do some practice cutting first. Our plank cutter is also an ideal tool for making "v"-type cutouts. An example would be the "v" notches that are needed when making oar blades. It is always a good idea to wet the wood before cutting. Dry wood splits too easily. For deck planking, the cutter also facilitates all the cutting that has to be done. Cuts across-the-grain are usually made before cuts made with-the-grain. When an extremely small notch has to be cut, and there's a danger of a piece breaking off; it helps to apply thin CA (cyanoacrylate) glue to the backside of the wood for strengthening. Preparing a few planks ahead of time this way is a good practice. They'll be needed. The plank cutter is kept sharp by laying it flat on a fine whetstone and rubbing it in a circular motion. An oil stone requires oil, of course, as a lubricant.