How to tune up your electric planer for best results!

Next week we will finally be launching our TotalBoat Sport Dory and taking it for a row in some calm water and some lumpy water. It's been a long time coming and we just can't wait to get it wet.
The Sport Dory will also be going on Ebay with the launch of the final episode so everyone can have a chance to own and enjoy this one of kind boat.
In the meantime, sit back and relax and watch as we unbox a brand new Ryobi electric planer and show you some of the tips and tricks to help get the best results from this great machine.
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[@1010mero]

We recently lumbered a 36" maple, a 36" white ash, and a 32" pecan. After drying, we tried planing with a Rigid (Home Depot) 13" planer with 2 HSS knives kzbin.infoUgkxIzvvTi3_Qc8JnVdYYRJCvuoDC4QjTzeL . This job was clearly too much for that machine. The pecan was particularly difficult, due to heavy mineral deposits, and a sharp pair of HSS knives would be consumed by a mere 3 boards. We were also having lots of problems from chip bruising, due to poor dust collection. The shavings came off like straw and jammed in the 4" hose.We bought the DW735 simply to be able to run carbide blades, which worked brilliantly for the pecan. However, we found it to be a much, MUCH nicer machine. It was far more rigid than the "Rigid" planer, and far more accurate as well. But what I liked most about it was the dust feed. This machine has its own blower, which shreds the "straw" like shavings as they come off the cutting head and helps boost the shavings into the dust collection system. No more clogs! It's also nicely sealed so that the internals stay quite clean. This is just a well tempered machine that's a delight to use. It literally cut the labor in half. Just another example of getting what you pay for.

[@andresfidelsalazar34]

This is by far, the most useful video I've ever seen. I agree, this mas is a national treasure. Thank You. His experience is priceless.

[@paulthenurse]

I'm laughing imagining the Ryobi lawyers sitting down to watch this video and spitting out their coffee about five minutes in.

[@itsskumlife4195]

The liability lawers are shitting them selfs after this video.

[@Xelbiuj]

Meh, disabling safety features is a great way to screw yourself on a warranty and make them less-liable in civil court.

[@boots7859]

@@Xelbiuj Its an $80-90 tool. If it fails, you either buy another one, or put the parts back on and send it in for warranty.

[@hobofoshitsho8999]

....before I slide my unit in there...

[@hobofoshitsho8999]

@@Xelbiuj careful will get you killed. As long as you fully understand what you're doing, you won't need to sue anyone. The warranty isn't much good if you keep gouging your work.

[@williamlott6593]

This is absolutely one of the most helpful demonstrations I have ever encountered. Thank you so much!

[@seattlebeard]

When I went to boatbuilding school all the older instructors modified the tools, usually removing all the safety features. This man is a national treasure.

[@thameswater2561]

The Manufactures should pay him for that. well done Lois..

[@drewt3210]

Ryobi planer review video drops October 5...Ryobi announces new Lead Product Engineer October 6.

[@P0leP0le]

I hope the planer manufacturers are taking notes.

[@steveskouson9620]

Peter, not so much. Lou said the design was sound, just needs some "adjusting." All the others were worse. steve

[@stoutlager6325]

I sure hope they do. These are small changes to make in production. Most of it would not be expensive for them to address at all. Like the chip ejection issue, just design it to work correctly with a plug as Lou uses and ditch that flapper mechanism entirely. It may even save money in production once the change was made.

[@hineko_]

Hahahaha. My new ryobi is jamming exactly like that and if the surface is even slightly moist it's just Hell and Israel.

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

This is the best review of anything I’ve ever seen. Seriously Ryobi should pay you for your reviews. I checked mine right after I saw this video and the blade is already perfect height/balance. I did file the edges of the blade. This video is amazing. Subscribed.

[@raytheron]

Mr Ingenious, indeed! Love the trick with the hacksaw blade to check that the cutting blades are balanced. It just shows what a wonderful wealth of experience and information you have, Lou. You, Sir, are a national treasure.

[@gravelcreekfarms3850]

Probably the best and most honest review I’ve ever seen. Would love to hear or see more about the chili trip

[@krisp871]

That's got to be one of the best tool reviews I've ever seen. In fact so much more than just a review. I'm off to the shed to get mine set up correctly.

[@thomasarussellsr]

IKR?

[@lachlancedric5058]

instablaster.

[@RajbirSingh-wg9pf]

I agree.

[@paulsmith1807]

me too

[@RainbowChickenWood]

Came to say the same thing, except this video has convinced me to buy this particular planer as I don't have one already.

[@JohnDaker_singer]

I thought we were in for a Ryobi ad, but this has been one of the best videos I've seen Lou make. I'd like to see the dangerous Porter Cable planer he was talking about.

[@EnnTomi1]

he just gave Ryobi an ad

[@badtolz2122]

Yeah!

[@willferguson5244]

Google Porter Cable 126.

[@Bigsolrac]

Just did this to a new electric planer with my dad, thank you very much, no more grooves.

[@djfugi]

Earned yourself a subscriber. Hard to find a substitute for the wisdom of "been there, done that." Thanks for making this video! Getting into woodworking can be intimidating. Knowing how dangerous tools like electric planers, routers and table saws can be, these are the types of tutorials us new guys need to make sure we're using our tools safely and properly.

[@Mequil77]

You literally just saved my planer from being chucked out . I have been struggling leveling the blades but after watching this..... now all is good with my planer :) Thank You!

[@TheFunFosters]

What did you use to block half the airflow and get it to stay?

[@TrustinTimber]

Incredible review in both information and camera work. Such clear visual. Your experience is appreciated. You just sold a Ryobi. Thank you.

[@Normalnot1]

I literally JUST bought one of those planes, and searched to find out how to change the blades! Thank you!!

[@martinmeasures829]

And now we all know how to set up a planner properly, I've been an avid diy'er for many years and been pretty scared of planners, I took a plunge and bought a used makita and I now feel so much more confident, thankyou Lou, so much. Martin in the UK 🇬🇧

[@terripinan1876]

Thank you so much for posting this. Not only did it help to change blades in a previous model planer, but also how to set the depth of the blades, which now I find out is where I was going wrong before, which as a women new to woodworking was oh so useful.

[@mahtay2000]

So informative and never a boring bit, even in the world of 3 minutes being too long! Thanks

[@artemiasalina1860]

I see a signature series of electric planers in the near future with Lou's name on them. I'll buy one!

[@JustJimWillDo]

Not sure Ryobi knew what they were letting themselves in for! 😂

[@artemiasalina1860]

Yup, this info is invaluable to give Ryobi a competitive advantage over other manufacturers.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

They probably can't give it away to consumers without that "security" annoyer back in the sole or on the side these days. When I rented machines for my work (boatbuilder) or even rented a machine hall for a project I usually had to disassemble "safety" annoyers for quite some time before the machine became workable for my task. It's a cancer sharky lawyers and successively stultyfied consumers brought us the last two to three decades. The wider-than-sole cutting insert is a problem many pros did change ever since - I learnt that in my first weeks when taking on my first apprenticeship.

[@halbritt]

Likely TTI will take all these tips, implement them, give it a red casing, call it Milwaukee and double the price.

[@2012truth1776]

Jim Campbell 😂😂😂

[@jefftucker9225]

Ryobi should listen to this guy and design the tool with these modifications

[@Drakondaq]

Even the instructions that came with my electric planer didn't show how to adjust the blades. This was exactly what I needed to get rid of the deep gouges in the middle of my work!

[@quick-likefox]

You, sir, are a genius. I just got a planer, and it looks like I’ll be making some minor adjustments. Using a piece of pipe for a handle to cut more accurately at an angle is a great idea! 👍😺 Thank you!

[@kramerdesign9443]

The fact that this channel only has 88k subs is insane. Excellent, practical, clear advice and technique - as usual!

[@peteralund]

Philip Kramer 146k now so it is picking up

[@kramerdesign9443]

@@peteralund in only a year!

[@splanzza]

I do not work on boats neither do I use the planer frequently but any time I do I always wished it worked properly and efficiently. Until now! Came by chance across your video and it is truly amazing! Everything is exactly as you explained and ALL improvements make absolute sense. In my case planer is also Ryobi but dark blue color even older version and everything is almost the same. I was astonished with a fact of no-fit too long blades!!! Now I am even more amazed if you say with your experience that ALL other planers have the same issue. Shaking my head! I have done all modifications and cant wait to use my Turbobi planer. Thank you for sharing these true gem-tips. All the best sir 🤓

[@Dr.CandanEsin]

After three years if Ryobi didn't correct this then no logic to buy Ryobi planer cable or battery in 2021. Thank you very much for sharing your ingeniuity.

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey your hottrodding a planer that's awesome!

[@lvd2001]

SIR... a HUGE THANK YOU for POSTING this trick

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent tips! Ryobi owes you a tech design fee for all the improvements you developed.

[@darryldodge8383]

Where is the Porter Cable unit ? Please show it for all subscribers' benefit, thanks.

[@davycrockett4395]

And he just dropped the 🎤! Wow man knows his stuff👏

[@alema7024]

This guy is the Jedi of the planer! Old school people, the good ones. Compliments

[@Martin-yl5zb]

Great video....awesome how you refer to the port and starboard side of the planer. Aye aye !

[@80dale]

IMO as a craftsman since 1966 Ryobi is the best engineered tool on the market today . Milwaukee , DeWalt and the others will stand up better to severe abuse but that’s there only quality . The others are expensive, heavy and poorly designed. Most of my tools are Ryobi cordless as I’m on job sites often. Truly a fantastic Line of tools and the cordless line has well over 100 tools to choose from. Great video . Ps ; the impact driver is a must have

[@TokyoCraftsman]

... and the Ryobi engineers will say "But... it works on paper..." LOL Well done Lou, I really do love the way you adapt your tools to suit your work, the mark of a true craftsman! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@tereseduffy6591]

All engineers, no matter the product, say that it works on paper.

[@cpad007]

Needs to work on wood! LOL

[@theJonnymac]

actually the engineers probably said it doesn’t work, but management says we can’t spend more money on development. Ship it

[@thomasarussellsr]

But, I don't plane paper with it! Ha ha ha.

[@truthbetoldafrica8935]

His the best

[@mahon055]

I have the same one got mine adjusted can’t believe how much it was off after watching the video thanks for the good information

[@hotrodhog2170]

Thumbs up before even watching the video! Really wish Lou had showed us the most dangerous tool in the world though. Can't wait for next weeks video for sure! Maybe star a small segment called "Honest Lou's Tool Reviews"! How cool would that be?

[@davidslee101]

holy cow - I feel like I learned 20 other things in addition to setting up the planer. You are a true master of your craft

[@kmonnier]

Best unboxing ever, half the toy parts are in the trash before the plastic is off the base

[@jimh4287]

Thank you for this very helpful/instructional video. It is the best I have found on setting up the Ryobi planer.

[@JeevendraBandaraRanasinghe]

Learnt hell of a lot on setting up a power planner. Was having some trouble with mine and it's perfect now. Thank you so much... I'm really grateful...

[@johne.osmaniii7217]

Total thumbs up to you sir, on a very informative video, ... quality craftsmanship, can only come after repeated failures, ... the lessons learned are called experience, ... and are as valuable as any jewel of the finest quality, ... figuring out the issues with any type of tool, & then finding/creating the best solutions for those issues, are how progress is made, ... & how innovations to equipment is designed/redesigned for any practical applications, ... A Salute! Of the highest order is for you from myself, & others who work, ... not only with our hands, but our minds, as well, ... Well Done!

[@beverlygaydos5914]

You are AWESOME were you a tool & die maker or a machinist? I was a precision machinist for years & Lou seems very familiar. However my skills aren't quite as versatile.

[@Robert8455]

Excellent tune up ideas. I think you could probably consult for Ryobi and perhaps many others but glad you made this KZbin video and shared your finds and solutions. Not only did you explain how and why but did so very clearly. Thank you sir!

[@silasmarner7586]

Fabulous attention to detail and a practical and analytical mind at work!

[@MrVodKanocker]

THANK YOU, MAN. THAAAAANK YOU. you have no idea how much i lost nerves today while planer is like your grabing just one side too much wood. i tried to adjust it like you, but blade is concave, its not even flat. i had same problem and i still do, but now i know how to solve it. i dont have that round rock for grinding but ill get one. and thanks youtube for making your video first in search result and not wasting time to find solution

[@najibyardam956]

Subscribed! Absolutely love the candid review. And this is his favourite planer, imagine the mayhem of a review with the one he does not like very much.

[@stuartschnare152]

Thanks Louis, that is the best unboxing video I have ever seen. My son just gave that exact plane for Christmas and I haven’t used it yet. This was a real eye eye opener and I while I won’t be demanding as much from it as you, I will try my hand at making the blade and kick stand modifications as they are applicable to all users.

[@Min-xm8tp]

Absolute Gold Mine, Thank you Lou.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Now I know the 1/8 rule for setting the depth of my blades,thanks mate👍😊

[@JerryBanks572]

FWIW a level works really well for this. A 4 footer on a jointer and a torpedo on a hand planer. It'l lay flat so you can get two hands on the blade adjustment.

[@bobd.]

I think I would use something made from aluminum in place of steel to avoid nicking the blade. But that said I plan to look at incorporating some of these mods on my Ryobi Blue HPL50 which is a much earlier model of the Green HPL52 Lou uses in the video.

[@Aardrijk1]

What depth is it set for to get the 1/8 movement?

[@timothywoodward1685]

Started taking notes watching this video! First time learning from Lou. First video of his I've seen, won't be the last! Wow, what a wealth of practical knowledge. SUBSCRIBED.

[@leandersmith6184]

Smart man, smart moves. Thanks I learned something today. You got yourself a new subscriber. From Mexico.

[@Chris-ev6bu]

Very informative and useful video. I plan on applying these tricks on my ryobi planer. Seriously glad i seen this, you Sir are awesome!

[@liondirk]

I have been on the fence about getting an electric planer, but now I not only know which planer to get, I know how to tune it up correctly. Thank you very much.

[@muzboz]

Loved this video. You are a gem. :) This is why the traditional apprentice formats works so well! So much knowledge can be passed on from one experienced person to another!

[@zekesspindoctor3566]

Just bought a planer. Glad I found this - great video! Nothing like experience.

[@dkruitz]

Your earlier shows got me inspired to pull out my vintage all metal Wen planer. I sharpened the blades and oiled it up last week. I tried it on some 1 inch white oak and it cut like a hot knife through butter. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@arazick]

I agree with all the nice comments I read on this video. This man is a master!

[@GrahamMcHugh]

What a fantastic video! I hope Ryobi rewarded you handsomely for reengineering their planer.

[@jasonmccarty7593]

This review is so helpful. Tremendously Helpful!!! Thanks for the video.

[@darren-thecottageatelier8962]

That was a brilliant video, I am off to the workshop to check out my 25 year old black & decker which I have never liked using because of the problems that Lou describes. I was in the market fora new one and I think it will definitely be a Ryobi and Lou has delivered a great in depth owners manual. Thanks Lou... I love your boat build videos and all the tips I have learned in the 2 build so far, but this was an eye opener for me, an enthusiastic amateur, as I always wondered how Lou made it look so easy to use an electric planer and why I struggled so much.

[@BigTexas45ACP]

This is an awesome tuning session. Nothing like experience. Thank you, sir, for sharing this wisdom!

[@weijingburr2392]

Your method of weighing is supreme! Absolutely Brilliant. $1000 precision for about $1.50.

[@tangobayus]

Fabulous video for anyone who uses this tool.

[@GregWallis]

This is the only video of its kind that I've ever seen. Simply brilliant, you've shown me what I need to do to set up my plane perfectly. What a great and engaging presenter you are. Thank you!

[@tedhaas8440]

LOL.... I guess Ryobi didn't expect you to knock that Ryobi planner in the head, when they sent you that planner! LOL Gotta love that honesty!!!

[@paulwharton1850]

Wonderful Lou - I've learnt soooooo much from you. Also, the camera / sound / lighting guy you've got is truly superb, A class. Many thanks......all the way from London !

[@bfcraigable]

Louis You are an excellent teacher.

[@TacoTeaser]

Incredible! Ryobi needs to watch this video. I have the tool and I had no idea of how much adjustment I could do myself.

[@figofagonagoitis]

You can adjust few thing here and there but please don’t destroy your tool like this guy did.

[@sup3rbird]

A very helpful video which I like even more because it confirms I was already doing it right. That's always nice to know. 😂

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

The difference right there between the craftsman on the ground and the way he REALLY works and the draughtsman in the office thinking he knows how the craftsman SHOULD work. One of the best videos I have seen here.

[@mrklean0292]

I just watched this video and went to look at product reviews and the only two electric hand planers that I saw that got more reviews were the Ryobi cordless and a cheap Wen planer. Also, your review was so honest I will probably end up getting this one. Thank you.

[@shanehartley484]

I think you just solved all my problems, even a couple I haven't encountered yet because I stay away from them because they tend to wreck whatever I am working on exactly like you explained.

[@thomasmarchetti8639]

I can’t believe my luck as I just bought one recently; and now you have a tutorial to set me on the path to success with it! Thanks again for sharing your hard earned knowledge with us Lou!

[@UwGDonaramu]

" how to fix everything wrong with your new planer"

[@br31woodlands69]

This is amazing review and show and tell. Thank you.

[@boblasley5640]

Lou, I am quite certain I learn at least one useful thing from every video you have made. Just tonight I was painting some trim and going back tipping the paint. I had never done that until I saw you do it. Works great! You have taught this old dog many new tricks and I appreciate every one of them. Hope you keep it up for many years to come.

[@willierants5880]

Look at that boat! WOW! Those plastic ribs look great. They stand out in a good way. Come to a Home Depot near you in 2019, the Ryobi Portable Hand Planer - Louis Sauzedde edition

[@christopherkellett7579]

this is a fantastic box opening - love the modifications!

[@Edwarbr]

One of the most helpful videos on KZbin. I’ve never had good success with an electric planer, but doing it by hand is not efficient. I am going to take your tips and try it again. I already know it is going to give me the results I need.

[@barrywuthrich8530]

I've owned a sears model for 30 years and never used it because it isn't tuned properly. Now I know what to do. Thanks

[@alpinemaximus7085]

Beautiful dori. Thanks for sharing

[@contessa.adella]

That improvised (hacksaw) spring balance is pretty clever…I can see it could be adapted for other items too. Nice!👍

[@abwoodbarrera4001]

An awesome knowledgeable video enjoyed learning from this Sir .

[@CrimeVid]

Interesting, you have set that planer up for your own work, I’ve run planers for years and never trimmed the blades or pressure plates or needed to, but I can see the point for curved work like a boat hull.

[@stujd1539]

Another quality video Louis. Why didn't you do a video on making the oars? I wonder if Ryobi will take on your modifications and make improvements to their product.

[@jacobclaassen6241]

Thanx Lou. Excellent video. The truth always hurts. Hope all these big tool companies took note. Your honesty is appreciated. Wish all tool reviews were handled like this one. All of them leave you still in the dark?

[@DanielSmith-rw9ms]

you remind me of my grt-grandfather, he was the 1st person to modify a hand router to cut signs freehand without a jig

[@DanielSmith-rw9ms]

you remind me of my grt-grandfather, he was the 1st person to modify a hand router to cut signs freehand without a jig

[@markbonham3477]

Wow, you think this guy has a mind for building? My old friend whom died 5 years ago was like you Lou who not only was a master craftsman but whom changes his tools to match his vision. Amazing video!

[@eliglbe]

Nice tip with the ruler

[@woolval52]

I'm over three years late to this, but it shows me why my planer wasn't cutting evenly. I inherited my planer from my brother, tried using it and ended up with an uneven cut. Now I know why! I foolishly believed it would have been set up properly from the factory. Guess my brother thought so also as it looked like it had barely any use on it. Thank you so much for this! A definite Thumbs Up and subbed. And that boat you built, shown in the beginning, looks beautiful! Excellent work.

[@alterego157]

Now this is what makes internet amazing.

[@Anoncore1]

Thank you very much sir, this was a masters class on power plane set up .....

[@donaldfuchs9638]

Great advice and description on the alterations of the planer, Luis. Well done. The sport dory looks very nice. Looking forward the the sea trials...

[@alanhill4334]

I've got a festool planes. Would be interested to see what you make of it.

[@smokybear7511]

Ryobi should have you on retainer. Not sure if a bunch of arrogant engineers would listen. Excellent video.

[@DrifterSpirit9]

Thank you sir!So much infos I had no idea about!Too bad today's world is about making a show instead of spreading authentic priceless tested infos

[@Nomadboatbuilding]

Haha. You go Lou. Show'em how to make a tool that actually works the way it ought to.

[@Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro]

Obrigado pela excelente aula. 👋👋👋 👍