Flattening pallet stock

I think you should be able to get the stock face jointed flat enough for your projects with the current planes in your arsenal. If you plan on using the planes to edge joint the boards as well, then it depends on how long your joints will be. A number 5 should be adequate for edge jointing up to a couple feet, but much beyond that and I would look for a #7. A #8 would be better in theory, but that size is too unruly for me.

Good luck with your project. You are an ambitious man!

-- PaulMayer, http://www.vernswoodgoods.com

If you work with pallets, you might want a metal detector. I have this one: http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2003820/9451/little-wizard-ii-metal-detector.aspx

Or , you can do like I did and find nails with your jointer.

-- It must be jelly baby, cause jam don't shake like that...

Thanks for the replies. Paul, I am planning on edge jointing the boards (about 4’ long) for a table top, so I will go ahead and look into a #7. hairy, good call on the metal detector. Hope your jointer is doing alright…

Any suggestions on sealing this well to prevent any chemicals that may have spilled onto the pallets from leaching out?