The function of the shifter lever of a planer is to change the direction of table movement
The planer tool cuts only on forward stroke
The position of the planer table can be changed by changing the position of trip dogs
In an open and cross belt drive of planer, the cross belt drive has smaller driver and larger driven pulley to have slower motion
Table
Cross rail
Tool head
Saddle
Return stroke
Forward stroke
Middle of forward stroke
Middle of return stroke
the rate of movement of tool per stroke
the width of chip that comes out per stroke
the length of chip that comes out per stroke
the weight of chip that comes out per stroke
15 degree
30 degree
45 degree
60 degree