Portable Planer Thicknessing Center Woodworking Plan

When a project requires thin stock, our portable planer saves us the time and trouble of having to special-order material. But, having to lift it onto my workbench every time we need it can be a backbreaker. To solve this problem, we designed the thicknessing center shown here. For continuous support when planing long boards. We included infeed and outfeed tables that adjust up or down. To maximize our shop storage space, the tables fold down when not in use. Finally, we designed the planer platform so it raises or lowers to suit most 12 inch portable planers. Aligning the tables with the planer guarantees a smooth, even flow of stock through the machining process. As a bonus, we have included plans for the Easy-Does-It Tool Mover!

Wood and Supplies needed:
We used birch plywood, and birch, but you can use a wood of your choice. A full materials and supplies list is included with the plan.

Tools needed:
Table saw, drill, clamps, router, band saw, and common hand tools.