http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/23/preview-skils-model-1560-3-14-planer/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:20:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/23/preview-skils-model-1560-3-14-planer/#comment-199490 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:25:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/23/preview-skils-model-1560-3-14-planer/#comment-199490 If you are new to hand planers (I am) the owners manual says nothing about leveling the blades. Fortunately I purchased this tool at a local Lowe's and together we figured out how to level the blades. I purchased this model because of the front handle and I am glad I did. Other planers force you to hold the depth adjuster which can be moved inadvertently. It has an on board wrench for blade replacement (very convenient). The chip bag doesn't seem to be very efficient but that may be because I am using the tool sideways. If you are new to hand planers (I am) the owners manual says nothing about leveling the blades. Fortunately I purchased this tool at a local Lowe’s and together we figured out how to level the blades. I purchased this model because of the front handle and I am glad I did.
Other planers force you to hold the depth adjuster which can be moved inadvertently.
It has an on board wrench for blade replacement (very convenient). The chip bag doesn’t seem to be very efficient but that may be because I am using the tool sideways.

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