How to tune up your electric planer for best results!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@unionse7en]

however do things for a purpose , not just too emulate others. (this is also what the masters do)

[@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.

[@oakdogfu]

John Muir was quite a wood worker as a young man. He built a clock all with hand carved gears. Lou’s improvised scale reminded me of the large thermometer Muir built on the side of a barn. It was so sensitive the temp would change if you stood close to it. Lou is so practical, so direct and so brilliant. But beyond that is his shining spirit. I can’t WAIT to see him row the dory. When he took the skiff out it reminded me of my childhood dog. The first snow each year he would lay his ears back and run as fast as he could, smiling as dogs do. To be a man, to craft my own vessel and know to my bones how fair she meets the sea....it’s a joy to behold. Bless all who read this.

[@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.

[@michaelholden403]

This guy is the grandfather I never had. I could listen to him forever.

[@williamlott6593]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@toonybrain]

The most thorough, comprehensive, sincere, and hands-on review of a Ryobi planer one could ever hope for. I watched the entire presentation and it made me wish I had bought a Ryobi.

[@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.

[@artemiasalina1860]

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

[@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.

[@delbertreno7971]

This is one of the best tool videos I have seen. This man knows his stuff and Is good at explaining why he made the changes he did. Great Video!

[@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!

[@myRefuge3710]

The most underrated Electric Plane video. Well done. Well done. Thank you

[@Propsman416]

"And now, the next thing I'm going to do, is I'm going to take this, what I guess they call a safety feature out of it..." Priceless. Thanks Lou, for all your wonderful videos. This particular one is a favourite of mine, because in it you take a common tool that is virtually useless and turn it into a star player. Without seeing how you have customized and optimized this tool, a viewer who has watched videos of you using this gem may have become so frustrated with their own newly bought version of this tool in its out-of-the-box state that they ended up cursing out the tool and you as well, thinking you had sold them a bill of goods. And yes, I bought one of these a few years ago and did the mods as you've recommended. It works like a charm, and I think of you every time I use it. Thanks again.

[@leandersmith6184]

I'm building my diy tabel saw after getting fed up with the table saws you can buy. All of them were 110 volts and 15 amp. Motors are burning down and yes I had a new very sharp blade in them. The first one was a delta, second a black and decker en the last one a Ryobi this one had the shortest life. So my confidence in Ryobi was very low. My table saw will run on 220 what cuts the ampère in halve hopefully saving the motor.

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@sundarAKintelart]

Years of experience on a golden plate. Thank you.

[@harryrock169]

I was looking for a tutorial video on how to use electric (mine’s cordless) Planer and ended up here but as much as I wanted to switch channels but I couldn’t as this dude is so interesting I watched the whole 30mins ... clearly this guy has so much knowledge and experience and nice of him to share it. He’s a perfectionist (bit like me but he has a lot of experience) I wish I lived nearby to learn from him but sad;y I’m some 6,000 miles away in UK. He explains so well. He should open his own school if he hasn’t done so already. . I salute you ‘Sir’

[@timgough6738]

This was one of the most satisfying videos I've ever watched. The gentleman strikes me as one of those people that just knows what they're doing. A master of their trade but can apply it to anything.

[@c.adamscott2312]

Absolutely nothing better than learning from old timers with experience - THIS is what the internet is for

[@Normal1855]

Teaching people how not to use a tool?

[@NajRellim]

Thanks very much for taking the time to educate us on power planers, and on the crappy job power tool manufacturers do in prepping their merchandise. I truly hope they are watching and taking note of all the adjustments and modifications necessary to make a brand new tool safe and usable. Unfortunately; modifying a power tool voids the warranty, so you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

[@BigTexas45ACP]

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

[@Martin-yl5zb]

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

[@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.

[@gravelcreekfarms3850]

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

[@CsongorHalmai]

I didn't believe such a long video would not be a boring thing but it is not. It is useful, full of relevant content. Great video, thanks, Louis. I would be happy to watch a video how the last alteration (the insert in the blower channel) is actually done.

[@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.

[@rudikaap4255]

The best unboxing video so far, no specs just straight to gutting the unnecessary from device and making the essential adjustments to start working.

[@billb2176]

I'm neither young nor inexperienced with boats or wood but I learn so much from your channel :-))) I hope Ryobi are watching and recognizing what you've achieved!! The key, as I perceive it, is the increase in air velocity that 'powers up' the chips (KE = 1/2 mv2 and all that) and the simple means of selecting a side and then providing a handle to make precise control easy. Cheers, BB

[@thomasarussellsr]

Ryobi could include a handle the would increase control, but also serve as a stopper for the non-eject side. I personally wouldn't want the chips flying toward my hand if I got too close to the handle. I've had some pretty bad cuts and splinters from a similar not. Eject away from the handle hand.

[@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 🇬🇧

[@larryelliott6321]

Great video! Ryobi needs to learn from this video to modify their planer to incorporate 1) making the plates wider than the blades so their is no edge gouging, 2) making the air flow work, 3) replacing the flapper with the end plug, and 4) providing the handle extension from exit port to control the angle of the planer. Again, a great video by an experienced craftsman!

[@Memento-Mori-2022]

This is how a tool review should be, guys with decades of experience spending time with them and showing what works and what doesn't. Other tool reviews are always positive especially the new tools, all check box and marketing. Fantastic review of this tool.

[@DJe1957]

Today I followed the video to adjust my cordless Ryobi after a mandatory blade change. I must still cut the blades. Still, when I tried it already workedreally well, much better than new. The obvious conclusion: it was adjusted less than perfect at the factory. Thank you very much!

[@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!

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

I just ordered a planer I went with the Dewalt D26676 the information on how to adjust the blades is awesome it’s something I would have never thought of and I am sure there is nothing in the manual about such great fine tuning which is absolutely Necessary for the planer to work correctly priceless information sir thank you so much for making this video!

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Thanks!

[@dennisfischer9930]

Lou - I think Ryobi got at a lot more than they might have been expecting! I love ALL your posts and projects, but I have to say, since I own one of these and have gouged the heck out boards and relegated it to the toss pile, this has been extraordinary useful to me. Thanks a ton.

[@richiec7700]

Tips from Grandpa. The best kind. Decades of knowledge passed down. Respect.

[@glynnmorris2117]

The most honest review of a product I have ever seen! So refreshing! Thank you Mr Lou!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

My dad built a log cabin style home and my job was to square up the timbers. They were milled sort of with an Alaska chainsaw mill over sized red oak. I burned up 5 craftsman power hand planers and 20 belts. I learned candle wax on the base makes them slide better. Never got the nose plate to stay straight and flat. I like your blade modifications. Amazing boat build.Thanks for sharing!

[@Comeonthehoops]

As a rookie electric planer, this is the best information on KZbin, for how to get the most out of the tool. Thank You 🙏.

[@osborncustomworks]

I ran across you vid when doing research for my first planer. I copied your mods and have one hell of a handy tool now. Thank you.

[@TheFunFosters]

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

[@LewisJD33911]

One of the most underrated channels on youtube. Great rundown here! Thanks!

[@thecheese2386]

That was the BEST tool review I have seen!!! Your experience and real-world examples were great! Based on your review I bought the Ryobi planer. I hope the folks at Ryobi incorporate your blower modifications in their next model update.

[@gusbub13]

Even though this wasn't meant to be a tool review, per se, it still might be the best one I've ever seen. I have the cordless version of this tool and this video was about the most useful thing I've ever watched, tool wise.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@alema7024]

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

[@mahtay2000]

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

[@TheWidowMaker.]

I don't even need a planar and watched the whole thing, forget the tools... This video is brilliant, the explanation, the presentation. The lot

[@jorgenkarlsson3572]

I hear Ryobi R&D dept are hiring a bunch of new engineers. Well done Lou, no sugar coating, instead a fair review.

[@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

[@brianpetersen3429]

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

[@Carobears]

Thanks for sharing genuine tips. You add value by showing all the practical insights to measurements and mods you've made and considered from actually building boats. A lot of you tube tool reviews are merely collectors showing off a new toy. This however is a great video because you share from the perspective of an experienced user, not a collector.

[@darryldodge8383]

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

[@Bigsolrac]

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

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Lou, your a godsend for that tool. I'm totally tickled I watched this video as I just bought the same planner and have had little experience with that tool and I Now feel more confident in setting the tool up for working with it. Your a tool master/wizard and I'm very happy today, many, many thanks.

[@FaxMe2Barbados]

so cool, the one tip about grinding down the edge of the blade is pure gold. I love my Ryobi planer but have been burned by this more than once. thank you so much.

[@squarerigapprentice]

Ryobi should have this man on the payroll!

[@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 🤓

[@patrickshaw7983]

Mere mortals would have used a digital scale to balance the blades maybe, not Lou though, he uses a hacksaw blade. This man is priceless. A great video.

[@Normalnot1]

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

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

I recently searched for a video to set up my planers as they’re not performing right and I couldn’t find all the answers I needed, your excellent video to not only answered all my questions it also gave me a couple of improvements that I’ll make to both of mine. Thank you.

[@cmdrpliedies5645]

you are an absolute legend. The most useful tool guide I have ever seen. god bless you and your common sense approach.

[@chrisjokinen217]

Never used a planer, bought this model yesterday. Very glad YT recommend this video to me

[@Captain1nsaneo]

Thank you. I just bought a battery powered one of these and had been looking for videos. This doesn't answer all of my beginner questions but it does make me look at it with a more critical eye.

[@TrustinTimber]

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

[@sidram132]

Dude I bought a cheap harbor freight planer and was trying to follow the shyt instructions, now that I understand how to set it up from your vids. Thank you very much. Subbed and liked. Thank you.

[@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!

[@smfvmd]

The best planer video on KZbin, thanks from the UK!

[@ianhenderson819]

All manufacturers and companies should get reviews of this depth & quality from consumers & users, then listen, take on board those reviews & improve their products so that they are the most popular because they work better. This was also entertaining as it was so much more honest than the KZbinrs who just unbox things to get freebies/ advertisement. Ps to ryobi if you do an update you know who to test it and I will buy it on that future recommendation.

[@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?

[@weijingburr2392]

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

[@stevefrank1028]

Great demonstration by someone who knows the tool and uses the tool. What a pleasure to watch you work.

[@davycrockett4395]

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

[@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

[@pteroptero]

My first comment on KZbin! This is such a good explanation of the setting up of a power planer - it is just great! So much practical experience so well explained and immediately applicable on other planer models. Thank you very much!

[@kmonnier]

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

[@jimputvin1173]

Best review I've seen. This man gives real world valuable information.

[@davidjones8680]

Many thanks for all this most valuable knowledge. I have just learned more in 30 minutes than I have in the last 30 years about electric planers!

[@paulsmith1807]

What an amazing video - you are a real legend. My knowledge of planers was disgraceful, but now I've learned so much. The tool manufacturers should get you to design their new planers

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey your hottrodding a planer that's awesome!

[@russelmorgan3524]

I just learned a hell of a lot from this video.

[@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.

[@sydneyarbor1]

Only just caught up with this video from Lou. Always enjoy his insights! On this date there were "2.2K thumbs up" and 48 "thumbs down". Who could find fault with Lou's review!! Surely not Ryobi QC people. He already said it's the best planer for what he does. As always, great video Lou. Thanks

[@martynforsyth8743]

Fantastic review so much very clear information , would of loved to be his apprentice back in the day

[@TipsfromaShipwrightvideos]

Thanks Martyn, it cuts great!

[@donfinch862]

Hope Ryobi were watching, cos they got some "tips from a shipwright". They've still gotta be happy with your review

[@vimcfy5216]

people like these built the world we live in today!!!!

[@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.

[@50Druiden]

Thank you!! My planer didnt work at all after your video i noticed that the blades was well below the backer plate. Now it works like a charm

[@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