Can I run resin and wood through a planer

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    • April 10, 2018 at 3:49 pm #13046
      Katherine Swift
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      This question comes from Ann:

      I inlaid some Amazing Clear Cast Resin into a piece of cherry. Can I run it through a planer?

    • April 10, 2018 at 3:51 pm #13047
      Katherine Swift
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      Hi Ann,

      In general, epoxies don’t do well with the heat and friction produced from power tools. They will either get soft and/or melt. If you have a way of keeping that area cool while working it (I’m not a woodworker, so I’m afraid I don’t have suggestions here), you will have more success.

    • October 8, 2018 at 4:06 pm #15935
      Matt
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      You can use a planer with resin. Since the blades only touch the wood once in each location as it goes through, there won’t be any significant heat buildup. Be careful of all the resin shavings, wear a respirator. You can start sanding around 100 grit and go up from the planer finish and get a good result.

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