{"id":6985,"date":"2020-09-24T11:55:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/?p=6985"},"modified":"2023-10-30T01:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T01:12:38","slug":"sander-vs-planer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/sander-vs-planer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sander vs. Planer: Which One is Better (And Why?)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Almost everyone who has begun to work with wood for the first time gets confused about whether to use a Planer or a Sander to finish the project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They may seem to have almost similar functions but their options are different as well as when they are used. Each is designed specifically for a purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is common to be confused when it comes to their functions because both of them can be used when you need to smoothen the surface of a wood piece or if you need to reduce a certain amount of thickness from a piece of wood. Either way, they differ from each other when it comes to their options.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To Page Contents:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663710050fa96\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663710050fa96\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/sander-vs-planer\/#Sander_vs_Planer\" title=\"Sander vs Planer\">Sander vs Planer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/sander-vs-planer\/#What_is_Planer\" title=\"What is Planer?\">What is Planer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/sander-vs-planer\/#What_is_Sander\" title=\"What is Sander?\">What is Sander?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/sander-vs-planer\/#Whats_The_Difference_Between_a_Planer_and_a_Sander\" title=\"What&#8217;s The Difference Between a Planer and a Sander\">What&#8217;s The Difference Between a Planer and a Sander<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sander_vs_Planer\"><\/span>Sander vs Planer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The sander is mostly used to give the surface the final touches, meanwhile, a planer is used to reduce the wood thickness. The planer is mostly used at the beginning of a project, while the sander is used at the end of the project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Planer\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is Planer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A planer is used for smoothing a rough surface. This is not its only option. A planer can as well lessen the thickness of a piece or slice of wood. Even when the removal of a portion from the wood is needed this tool is the perfect one for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Furthermore, the planer allows the customization of the thickness on a random piece of wood. This is possible because the planer can lessen the extra portion with smoothness and consistency. Other usages of planer are the attachment of the edges and the beveled cutting of door edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When starting a new project use a planer, it will be very useful. Before starting the project, you need to make some preparation to implement it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You may need some tools, a place to work, and material. One of those tools should be a planer. There are some things you need to do before starting to work with a planer. You need to adjust the shape and lessen the thickness of the wood pieces as it is needed. This will make the job easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As I said earlier this tool is also used when you need to finish the work. This means that if you need to put final touches as to smoothen the wood, you should use a planer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/palm-sander-vs-orbital-sander\/\" target=\"_blank\">Palm Sander vs Orbital Sander<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sander\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is Sander?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Sander is a tool that is powered electrically, but there are also some <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/best-cordless-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\">cordless sanders<\/a> available on market. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similar to a planer, a sander is used for smoothening surfaces or putting on final touches. On the contrary to a planer, a sander removes roughness from a surface by using different kinds of cleansers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are three kinds of sanders out there. You can find them in almost every store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7 Electrically powered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7 Non-powered electrically<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7 Manual<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most used sander types from woodworkers are drum sanders, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/best-random-orbital-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\">orbital sander<\/a>, and belt sander, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/best-sanders-for-stairs\/\" target=\"_blank\">hand sanders<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/best-detail-sanders\/\" target=\"_blank\">corner sanders<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_The_Difference_Between_a_Planer_and_a_Sander\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What&#8217;s The Difference Between a Planer and a Sander<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As mentioned at the beginning of this article, a planer and a sander have similar usage but their options are different. In this part, we will speak about where exactly do these power tools differ and where can one be used best than the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Usually, before using a tool there are some instructions or basic knowledge you need to know about the tool you are going to use. The same goes for each of these tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A removal rate of a planer is way more than a sander&#8217;s. Also, a planer cuts more quickly large portions of surfaces or pieces of wood. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, a <a href=\"https:\/\/thetoolgeeks.com\/how-to-sand-a-deck\/\" title=\"How to Sand a Deck (By Hand &#038; Using a Sander)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sander cuts more slowly than a planer but a sander is better than a planer when smoothing or sanding<\/a> surfaces. It is important to know that when the removal of thickness is needed when starting a project, you should use a planer, not a sander.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you use a sander to reduce the thickness of a wood piece you will waste more time than with a planer. Also, a sander has to go over and over at the same place to do the job, this can result in an increased heat in that area. This repetitive process can damage the material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, a planer with just one pass is able to reduce a much larger portion of the wood piece. So with a planer, you save more time and the material is safe from the risk of damage for there is no heat caused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A sander&#8217;s specific purpose of creation is for finishing jobs. 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