LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner

Project Information

Here is what I did to prevent snipe. With this rig I don't get snipe at either end. And I bought a large BBQ grill cover to cover it up. Got a cart at the tail end and a fan at the lead end and most of the chips are contained. The stand is Ryobi miter saw stand. Used 3/4 BC luan plywood for the bed and ripped 1x white pine for the side boards. You can cover the bed with formica if you like. The adjustables at each end of the stand hold the bed nice and firm. I posted this because i've seen a lot of discussion on the forum about sniping. Hope this help some of you solve the problem.

Gallery

Comments

· Registered
Joined
·
396 Posts
I like it..good idea. I will have to steal that one.
 

· Banned
Joined
·
2,986 Posts
Proper support of the wood is all that is needed. I would love to have the space to set up my planer permanantly with infeed and outfeed tables.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
513 Posts
I like it. BTKS
 

· Registered
Joined
·
3,432 Posts
Wow.

As that guy, Gomez Adams (Adams Family) used to say: CAPITAL IDEA!

Very nicely done. It's almost like a second job for two crosscut sleds when they're not hanging out on the table saw :)

Love the cover, too.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
19,753 Posts
Good job dudley
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,487 Posts
this is nice wish i had that much space in my shop. but i would have just tilted the ends of the tables furthest awayfrom the machine up put a straight edge and measured under it nearist the machine to get an 1/8" that should have been fine but u must have some prett big stock to put through that thing if not u have the space for the set up now u can put longer stock through there.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
4,010 Posts
thats a great idea…im tempted to try it….thanks for the good idea dudley..
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,190 Posts
Great idea, Thanks Dudley.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
5,163 Posts
Dudley, this is an interesting modification to the planer. I have been considering something like this, not necessarily for snipe prevention, but to add infeed and outfeed support. I may have to "borrow" your design.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
69 Posts
Scott: I'll be glad to send you the detailed info when you get ready.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
201 Posts
Great idea. The bed and the BBQ cover.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
37 Posts
Love the beds great addition.Just make sure your cover is breathable or you will end up with rust where you don't want rust(speaking from experience and a nearly destroyed jointer)
 

· Registered
Joined
·
69 Posts
Hacksaw: Thank for the reminder. I keep things well lubed with dry lube or spray silicone. BTW it's not beds, it's one single bed that runs all the way through. And it is removable. Thanks.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
18 Posts
Are both sides the same thickness? One long sheet all the way through? Does the ply cause drag??
 

· Registered
Joined
·
69 Posts
Carolynne: Yes it's one sheet all the way through. I used 3/4 luan plywood and coated it with a couple coats of clear coat & I wax it every now and then. I use Renaissances wax. The sheet is wider on each side of the planer and narrows down in the center to the width of your planer cutters. You have to raise the cutter head way up and slide the board in at an angle and drop it down. I can give you exact dementions and photos of it removerd if you like.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
69 Posts
Carolynne: To save all that wax & stuff I think I'm gonna just cover the slide with formica.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,117 Posts
Very nice planer. that is so simple, how come nobody else thought of it????
 
Top