Angus,
Here is the original post that started this thread...
I've lost it - Having no planer, I'm tired of using the belt sander for thickness planing, not to mention the swirling dust - I know I saw a jig or setup for floating a router over material for thickness planing but now I can't put my finger on it - anybody got a link or plans for that?
It is possible to plane with a router... It is also possible to use a drum sander (instead of a belt sander that he mentioned).
I personally don't think there is anything here to argue about... so why are you starting to argue about nothing?
We don't argue here on this site... we are a friendly bunch and we are proud of it.
Gnite...