Quiz — Planer: Settings and precision

1. What is the main function of the planer?

To smooth the surface of the wood

To assemble the staves

To ensure a uniform and parallel thickness

To secure the staves

2. Which machine does the planer generally follow?

Circular saw

Four-sided planer

Jointer

Belt sander

3. In cooperage, the planer is mainly used for:

Staves

Bottoms and fitted bottoms

Hooping

Drilling bungholes

4. A retention zone in a barrel promotes:

The improvement of the wine

The formation of tartar

Accelerated drying

Strengthening of the wood

5. Machining against the grain can result in:

A better cut

Fibre tearing and a poor finish

Less vibration

More pliable wood

6. Which moving part adjusts the machining thickness?

Tool holder

Planer table

Safety guard

Chip guard

7. A split drive roller is particularly useful for:

Long workpieces

Whole staves

Workpieces of varying heights

Workpieces that have already been varnished

8. The purpose of the chip guard is to:

Decorate the machine

Guide chips towards the extraction system and minimise splintering

Adjust the feed rate

Cool the cutters

9. What material is used for soft exit rollers?

Stainless steel

Cast aluminium

Vulcanised rubber

Plastic composite

10. The main function of a depth limiter is to:

Increase the thickness of the wood

Limit the cutting depth to a maximum of 5 mm

Reduce power consumption

Increase the cutting speed