How to choose between a planer and a router

Electric Planer: For Planing, Leveling and Chamfering

The electric planer It is the ideal tool for remove material from a wooden surface evenly. It is used for reduce the thickness, to flatten tables, refine edges or to realize chamfers. Cutting is done by rotating blades mounted on a drum, adjustable in depth up to 3 mm or more, depending on the model.

It is the right choice for those who work on doors, beams, rough boards, planks or frames, both in the construction and adaptation phases. The most advanced models have adjustable chip discharge, safety foot, non-slip grip And planing width from 82 to 110 mm. It is perfect for those looking for speed on large, regular surfaces.

Milling machine: for details, joints and decorative work

There milling machine It is a precision instrument, designed to perform excavations, edgings, shaping and joints in wood. Unlike the plane, it is not used to smooth but to create profiles, grooves, rebates, mortises or decorations. It works with a rotating tip (cutter) and allows guided vertical machining.

Milling machines can be vertical dives, to enter the wood with precision, or lamellar, for joints between panels. Professional models include micrometric adjustment, parallel guide, depth lock, suction attachment And variable speed to fit any type of cutter.

It is the right choice for those who deal with cabinet making, custom furniture, dovetail joints, hardware trims or decorative finishes.

Which one to choose based on the job

Choose a plane if you have to remove material from a large surface and level it. It is perfect for those who install doors, fit beams or finish solid wood paneling.

Choose one milling machine if you have to create precise details, excavations or profiles. It is indispensable for carpenters, wood craftsmen and those who create unique pieces, joints or technical processes.

Those who work with wood often, in a professional or advanced setting, use both: the planer for basic work, the router for finishing and detail.

Availability on EmmetiStore

On EmmetiStore you can find electric planers and milling machines of the best brands such as Makita, Bosch, DeWalt And Milwaukee. They are available in corded or battery-powered versions, with compatible accessories such as blades, adjustable bases and cutter sets. EmmetiStore staff is available to help you choose the right tool based on the type of work, the material and the level of precision required.