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StewMac Safe-T-Planer – Drill Press Planer for Precision Thicknessing – 2-3/4" Cutting Width – High-Speed Steel Cutters - For Guitar and Instrument Building

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Features

  • TURN YOUR DRILL PRESS INTO A PLANER: Quickly planes wood to any thickness, leaving a smooth, even surface
  • PRECISION CUTTING WIDTH: Cuts a 2-3/4 inch wide path, ideal for both small and large woodworking projects
  • PERFECT FOR LUTHIERS: Ideal for shaping guitar bodies, necks, pegheads, fingerboards, and nut and saddle blanks
  • FITS MOST STANDARD DRILL PRESSES: Designed for 1/2 inch drill press chucks for easy integration into any shop
  • DURABLE HIGH-SPEED STEEL CUTTERS: Three heat-treated cutters with a spare edge to double their working life LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG: Machined aluminum body with a sturdy steel shank for accuracy and durability
  • INCLUDES DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS: Step-by-step guide on setup and how to build a simple plywood planing table
  • LIFETIME PROMISE & EXPERT TECH SUPPORT: Backed by StewMacs Lifetime Promise for lifelong use, with on-staff expert tech support ready to assist whenever you need help

Description

Create smooth, planed surfaces using your drill pressOur Safe-T-Planer is the affordable way to add a planer to your shop. In your drill press, it planes wood to any thickness, leaving it smooth and ready for sanding.Plane large or small piecesThe Safe-T-Planer cuts a path 2-3/4" wide. Large surfaces are handled by making multiple passes.Use the Safe-T-Planer for:Solid guitar bodies Necks and pegheadsPeghead overlaysNut and saddle blanksFingerboardsUnjoined guitar tops and backsUnbent guitar sidesHigh speed steel cuttersThe Safe-T-Planer is machined from aluminum with a steel shank. Its three high-speed steel cutters are heat-treated for durability. Each cutter features a spare edge, to double the working life.Fits any 1/2" drill press chuck. Comes with instructions, including how to make a simple plywood planing table for your drill press.Width of cut: 2-3/4" (69.85mm) Cutter depth: 1/4" (6.35mm)Overall diameter: 3-1/8" (79.38mm)

Brand: StewMac


Material: Aluminum, Alloy Steel


Product Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.75"W x 3.13"H


Style: Modern


Power Source: drill-press-powered


Brand: ‎StewMac


Material: ‎Alloy Steel, Aluminum


Product Dimensions: ‎2.75"L x 2.75"W x 3.13"H


Style: ‎Modern


Power Source: ‎drill-press-powered


Base Material: ‎Aluminum


Cutting Depth: ‎0.25 Inches


Included Components: ‎Blade


Cutting Width: ‎2.75 Inches


Manufacturer: ‎StewMac


Part Number: ‎0486


Item model number: ‎0486


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Date First Available: July 1, 2016


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good sharp cutting tool to replace the old Wagner unit.
Good planer head, works as good or better than the original Wagner unit, plus has reversible cutters for longer life. I started using these as a wood pattern maker decades ago for sand castings. I use min in a milling machine, although they are used a lot in a drill press. In the drill press, make sure the quill (spindle) is securely locked, as well as the table. when planing. Watch your fingers.. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025 by Philip Lebow
    • Just perfect for my needs
This tool does a very nice job of planing small pieces of wood to reasonably precise dimensions. You MUST read the instructions and follow them. Watch the StewMac video on Youtube paying attention to the base and rip fence on their drill press. Vacuum chips as you cut.. It is easier to move the DP spindle down than to precisely move the DP table up. If your DP doesn't have a spindle position lock, look at the DPs that have them, then fabricate one that will work on your DP. I made one from wood and a 1/4" -20 bolt. Works great. 1 flat=0.008". Makes precision planing with this tool a piece of cake. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023 by PTD
    • Smooth and Efficient
Planar is a nice addition to a small shop with no room for a full-sized tool. Results are reasonably smooth, although workpiece does require some sanding afterwards to remove swirled grooves. In one case, I pushed it pretty hard, taking of >1/8" of walnut in one pass, and it was up to the task.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021 by A. Reviewer
    • Top notch!
I have owned just about every type of rotary planers made. Wagner, Kindt Collins, Freeman, Craftsman, etc. Hard to find replacement cutters for the others. I use a Walker Turner Radial Drill Press with a Laminate surface to surface my wood. You have to have a locking option on your drill press to use these. This one cuts great, and replaceable cutters are priced very reasonable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021 by Thomas L. Freier
    • Work it slow
Cuts wood nice. Must work it slow. I had a problem getting my table set up to a level position. I cut down back, sides and top wood for a guitar build. You have to check the level each time you make a pass. Still have to sand out planer marks. It also worked best on cutting down the guitar fret board. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022 by Morris
    • Knife scales
I bought this to make my knife scales perfectly flat before assembling my custom knives. It works great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023 by bctruck
    • It's a great tool
It was delivered on time. Great quality for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023 by Rosa M.G
    • An excellent tool
This tool is easy to use with a little practice on some scrap pieces. It does not leave a polished finish like a surfacing sander, but doesn't cost several hundred dollars. Best on narrower pieces of 2"-10" width using several shallow passes. I mainly use it to remove wood from wedge cut pieces of maple and spruce used for the tops and backs of violins and other stringed instruments. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020 by Michael L. McMillan

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