Nicolesica
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I thought the exact same thing! Lol
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Catscankim
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Ok you guys, the planer changed my life. But the router REALLY changed my life for the edges cause I suck at the usual potato peeler technique. Plus I can get pretty cool edging.
Just giving you all a xmas wish list LOL
Just giving you all a xmas wish list LOL
Nicolesica
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Ooohhh… which planer/router did you get? I got a crappy one on Amazon and it’s really just useless.
Carly B
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I absolutely love the router from Wild Plantanica. A few of us here have it, and it's a wonderful tool. However, the downside is that it doesn't plane, just bevel.
Catscankim
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I also have the router from Wild Plantanica. I love it.
Nicolesica
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Can anyone recommend a beveler?
And omg. They’re sold out of the router
And omg. They’re sold out of the router
If you order the router, she will make one for you. 
Catscankim
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I went to the site. It doesn't give you an option to order it.If you order the router, she will make one for you.
Plus it says their machine is broken.
Do you mean a planer? The Wild Plantanica router works as a beveler - there are keys that give the look of the potato peeler method as well as fancy bevels. The router is a fun toy.Can anyone recommend a beveler?
And omg. They’re sold out of the router
You are right - I just checked her Etsy shop, and it says the same thing.
Nicolesica
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Yes, I meant a planer. Thinking is hard.
@Nicolesica it depends on what is important to you. The first one I had was acrylic. I loved it because it took off a paper thin layer and was so easy to clean, but I dropped it and it broke. I got another acrylic one that I don't like as well from Custom Soap Stamps, but the Etsy shop is closed and it looks like the FB group has been inactive, so I suspect he isn't selling any more. That one removed a lot of soap from the bar so I don't know if I would have recommended it anyway.
If you don't mind taking care of a wood one and needing to replace the blade occasionally, This is one that is often recommended. This one from Lilu Soap Tools is probably the best out there, but it is very expensive.
If you don't mind taking care of a wood one and needing to replace the blade occasionally, This is one that is often recommended. This one from Lilu Soap Tools is probably the best out there, but it is very expensive.
Nicolesica
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Oooh thank you. Yes, I think I need to invest in a good planer and beveler. :::trying to think of the next upcoming holiday:::
Nicolesica
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So, I did some looking around and my favorite craftsman from Greece now has a beautiful planer/beveler for sale. I adore his work (attached are photos of the acrylic molds I saved up for and haven’t regretted one minute since). If anyone else is interested, here is a link to his Etsy Soap Trimmer - Etsy
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That looks like an awesome beveler, but I don't think it will plane soaps. Maybe I'm missing something.
Nicolesica
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Oh shoot. I posted a link to one and not the other! Here’s the cutter that I think you can use as a planer Sliding Table Soap Bar Cutter - Etsy
Wow, that is an awesome cutter. I guess if you adjusted the cut to be very thin, it could plane the soaps, too. I've done that sometimes with my Hercules, but it's not as easy or consistent as using a dedicated planer.
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