planer

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The pitted road surface was scalped by a 30-tonne machine planer and the debris swept out before a bitumen emulsion binder was sprayed ahead of the laying of fresh asphalt.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Next, remove any excess wax on the exterior with a cheese planer or knife.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2022

In small groups of nine, students will learn to use a table saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer and drill press and will make a hardwood cutting board in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

His sister, Ms. Wong, showed the visitor how to run a hand-held planer, sawdust spraying like steam.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Work that stands high up from the planer table may be very effectively steadied in this way, enabling heavier cuts and coarser feeds while producing smoother work.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua