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Planer

Description
A planer is a woodworking tool used to create flat and smooth surfaces on lumber by removing material from the wood's thickness. Members at a makerspace use it to refine rough-cut boards, ensuring that they have a uniform thickness and a polished finish for various projects. This tool is essential for achieving precise dimensions and improving the overall quality of woodwork.
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Planer

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Planer

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Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

6 facilitators, 12 upcoming times in the next two weeks · Next: Mon Nov 2, 3:00pm

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Facilitator schedule · Planer

Facilitators run badge checkouts and are also glad to help with project-specific advice, a refresher, or planning a build.

Day Morning (before 12 PM) Afternoon (12 - 5 PM) Evening (after 5 PM)
Monday
November 2, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
November 3, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
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Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Jacob Miller
Wednesday
November 4, 2026		  
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Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Thursday
November 5, 2026
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Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
November 6, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  
Monday
November 9, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
November 10, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With William Pieragostini
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 6:00pm
With Jacob Miller
Wednesday
November 11, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 1:00pm
With William Freeman
  
Thursday
November 12, 2026
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 11:00am
With Jeffrey Cargos
    
Friday
November 13, 2026		  
Facilitator badge checkout
Sign in to schedule 3:00pm
With Michael Hanke
  

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