Description
Use handwheels to adjust table levels and pressure bars of the thickness planer according to the required cut and thickness of the stock.
Alternative labels
change planer
adjust planers
adjusting planer
tweak planer
modify planer
adapt planer
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Adjust planer is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Planer thicknesser operator: Planer thicknesser operators use machinery to shave wood planks to a uniform thickness. The machine usually planes both sides of the plank in one operation. They feed the plank into the machine carefully to prevent excess planing at the edge known as ‘snipe’.
Optional skill
Adjust planer is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Adjust planer – ESCO
