On 06 Jan 97  08:49:11 Alan L Mouat typed to Niels Petersen ....

Hi Alan

 >>> Could be a bit tight; I'll need about 6 planks for the job, and a
 >>> few of the 13 are a bit thicker than the rest.

 > NP>  Get them put through a thicknesser.

 > Is this a technical term ? or a piece of specialised woodworking
 > equipment?


 It is a rotary planer on a standing frame that has an adjustable top
 roller on it.  All boards poked in one side come out the other side the
 same thickness.  You've probably heard and not recognised the noise :-)

Quite common in any cabinet makers workshop.

Cheers
Niels

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