Often referred to as a power planer, an electric planer is a portable power tool used for leveling, shaving, and smoothing the surface of materials like wood.

1. Function: To remove small layers of material from the surface of wood or other materials and create a clean and level finish, electric planers employ a fast rotating cutting head with numerous blades.
2. Applications: In carpentry, woodworking, and building, electric planers are frequently used for jobs like leveling uneven boards, thinned out wood, and readying surfaces for finishing.
3. Blade Adjustment: You can regulate how much material is removed in each pass using the adjustable depth setting found on many electric planers. This feature helps you get the thickness and finish you want.
4. Blade Types: Straight blades, which are used for basic planing, as well as spiral or helical blades, are available for electric planers. The particular application determines the type of blade to use.