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Gilbear

The Mar/Apr edition Vol. 15 Issue 86 of Shopnotes has an interesting project on " How To Build Your Own Thickness Sander " which would solve your dilema.

I've been eyeing this article since I first read about it, and it is on my things to build list, when I get the opportunity. It looks fairly simple and can be modified to operate on its own power source. ( In the article, they are using a table saw as the workbench and to power the drum sander )

You can see a picture of it by going to www.shopnotes.com website or going to the following:

http://www.shopnotes.com/main/86-thicknessSander.html

If you have some time, this may be your answer and it can be built economically, using odds and ends you probably have kicking around the shop. LOL

Check it out!!!

Ric

 

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Gilbear

Here's what you are looking for!!

The Vol. 4 Issue 21 of Shopnotes has a 4 page an article titled " Router Thicknessing Jig " which uses the router to plane boards on a adjustable platform bed similar to that mentioned by Doug with a few modifications.

Modifications include a clamping system, adjustable width up to 15-3/4" wide, and carriage support for the router.

They use a 1" dia. 1/2 ' shank bottom cleaning bit to achieve the cut.

If you don't have that issue, I'll see if I can somehow copy this article and email it to you. (You didn't hear that, right??)

Ric