How to Build Planer Boards

 TIDELINES Issue 3 - May/June 2003

 

A set of planer boards can cost up to $100 bucks. Why not build your own and use that money for more fishing tackle!   Material used to build two planer boards:

 

 

Tools Required: Hand, radial or table saw - miter saw, plane or rasp, 5/16” wrench or adjustable wrench

Quantity

Description

4

1" or 1-1/4" x 8" x 28" redwood

6

12" x 5/16" threaded rod

2

6" x 5/16" eyebolt

28

5/16" washers

28

5/16" nuts

1 quart

Quality wood sealant

1 quart

High vis. or orange paint

150 feet

Planer board line, something low stretch and low diameter, like a nylon

 

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