# STL309: Everyone needs a planer sled

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2024-02-09
- Length: 1h 07m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled

## Summary

Anisa and Mike discuss the Berea College craft school and its student-made brooms, then answer a listener's question about using a planer sled to flatten boards without a jointer, explaining how support beams prevent snipe and deflection. They also cover jointer guard types, including Euro and segmented styles, and share 'all-time favorite' tools like using a marking gauge as a router plane and yoga mats for bench protection. Finally, they advise on upgrading to a Unisaw, moving heavy machinery, and finding projects for a large piece of Eastern White Pine.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=6) Introduction: Shop Talk Live and Berea College Brooms
- [7:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=430) Planer Sled Mechanics: Snipe, Deflection, and Support
- [19:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=1156) Jointer Guards: Euro, Segmented, and Porkchop Styles
- [28:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=1698) All-Time Favorite Tools: Marking Gauges and Yoga Mats
- [37:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=2228) Twin Screw Vices and Tail Vices for Wide Stock
- [44:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=2670) Upgrading to a Unisaw: 220V Power and Stability
- [55:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=3340) Project Ideas for Large Eastern White Pine Boards
- [59:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-02-09-stl309-everyone-needs-a-planer-sled#t=3591) Moving Heavy Machinery: Engine Hoists and Rigging

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Berea College (company)
- Rob Spies (other)
- Dwalt 735 (product)
- Woodsmith Shop (company)
- Keith Rust (other)
- Lee Nielsen (company)
- Rockwell Delta Unisaw (product)
- SawStop (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)

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