Abstract: A planer including a frame, at least one table mounted on or within the frame, a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the frame, and a motor mounted within the frame and capable of rotatingly driving the cutting drum. The planer also includes a rotatable socket, for receiving a cutting tool, connected to the cutting drum so that rotation of the cutting drum results in rotation of the socket and the cutting tool. The planer further includes a cover for covering the cutting tool and the cover is capable of being moved from a first position where the cover covers the cutting tool to a second position where the cover does not cover the cutting tool.