A planer table is a surface designed to work with a planer, supporting longer boards as they pass through the machine. Small models support the machine, while larger ones support both the machine and boards. Custom tables may be necessary for specific sizes. Jigs may be included to keep the board in place while planing.
A planer table is any durable surface specifically designed to work in conjunction with a planer. A plane is a power tool that is used to create a flat surface on a board or to adjust the thickness of a board by removing material from it. Longer boards will need support as they go through the machine, so a planer board is often used as a support. Some tables are simply designed to support the weight of the machine itself rather than act as a support for the wood as it passes through the machine.
Small planer table models are large enough to support just the machine. The point of the table is to provide a stable, sturdy surface for the machine and to allow a carpenter to easily move the machine from one part of the room to another. This is easily done using the wheels or castors fitted to the bottom of the table. Once the table is in the desired position in the room, the wheels can be locked in place to provide a stable work surface while using the machine. These tables usually feature a thick, sturdy metal frame with a wooden or synthetic top to which the machine can be bolted or placed on.
The larger plane table models are meant to support both the plane and the boards that are passed through the plane. These tables can be prefabricated or custom made. A planer table of this variety will tend to take up a significant amount of space in a shop, so building a custom table may be the best option for some woodworkers who need a specific size table. The table top is often made of wood, although sometimes the planer table may have a metal top for added durability. The frame can also be made of wood or metal; most woodworkers who make the table from scratch prefer wood because it’s easier to cut to size and build to spec.
The board may or may not include a jig system that will help both the car and the board stay in place while planing. If your machine is equipped with such jigs, chances are they are adjustable to accommodate different sizes and thicknesses of wood. The size of the wood being planed will be dictated by the size of the machine, so the jigs will often only be adjustable to the widest table accepted by the machine.
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