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Thank you for all the replies.
I think I will try to remedy all of the potential causes and try again.

here is the picture

I sent these cherry boards through my Shopsmith pro thickness planer. The pland left the boards with what appear to be burn marks. I sent them through at the lowest feed rate and took only a small amount of material. What did I do wrong? Dull blades? Feed rate? Is there a way to remove these marks? ...

I sent these cherry boards through my Shopsmith pro thickness planer. The pland left the boards with what appear to be burn marks. I sent them through at the lowest feed rate and took only a small amount of material. What did I do wrong? Dull blades? Feed rate? Is there a way to remove these marks? ...

Ha! Correct no electrolysis bath.
I will try the naval jelly!
Thanks

Thanks.
One more question:
It appears from the picture that there is some surface rust on the infeed/outfeed tables. Will that clean up and what should I use to clean it?
Thx

....Oh. it looks like it is Model # m5082. And I can read the serial number...

Thanks for all the replies.
I have seen pictures and it does appear to be a "professional planer".
I would be picking it up; so shipping damage should not be a problem.
Maybe I'll take the plunge
Thx

I have been looking for a thickness planer for my shop. I have browsed a couple of the table top Dewalt models. I now have a chance to buy a free standing 12in SS Pro Planer. It is old (20yrs?) but has never been used. Do you think I am safe buying the 20 year old machine even though it has never be...

My dust collector is making an odd sound. The motor is making a bit of a high pitched sound. The suction is still there, but seems a little weaker. I have been careful about not sucking in anything but sawdust. I removed the filter and shook out the dust. I also put on a new plastic collection bag f...