This planer is a good choice for small to medium-size workshops, providing reliable, consistent results, whether cleaning up a surface or milling stock to size. The 13" cutting width is suitable for much of the surfacing needs a woodworker will encounter, and the ample depth capacity allows stock up to 6" thick. Its 26 HSS insert cutters are arrayed in a helical pattern, producing a smoother finish and less chance of tear-out compared to a straight-blade planer. Each indexable insert has two pre-sharpened sides and can be easily changed or rotated if damaged or worn.