Festool and mafell

[Steven Owen]

The power planer is designed for processing large beams that cannot be surfaced easily any other way.

That’s why I mentioned decks.  The guys on the HGTV series “Deck Out”, use the Mafell on large beams for pricey deck projects they work-on for wealthy people. 

A lot of tool companies make power hand planes.  I’ve yet use on I’ve ever liked using.  Many of them make your hands numb with vibration.

The Festool 850 is pretty smooth.

Without a doubt.  I don’t do any work onsite.  Powered planers are mostly targeted for finishers and installers work onsite.  For shop work, hand planes are offer more control and finishing options over a powered planer.