Woodworking Planers & Joiners
This item is currently out of stock with the manufacturer. They have given us the estimated ship date above for new orders placed today. This date will be updated regularly and we expect continued backlogs for several months on this item and other power tools given current Covid-19 related trends. DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
Keep in mind that the higher CPI setting will generate more wear on the blades. It allows you to run the machine without having to install special wiring or outlets. You will not be able to convert the motor to run off of 220 volts. This DeWalt DW735x planer review takes a closer look at this 13-inch planer to see how it might fit your shop needs. DeWalt promises top-notch performance thanks to a three-blade cutting head, two speeds, and quality build materials.
I did consider the cost of blades since most of them are disposable these days. Of course it’s hard to know how long they are going to last other than online reviews, but then you don’t know if the reviewer really knows what he’s doing or talking about. Personally I can’t see buying a helical head for a portable planer. If you’re going to invest that much money it’s not much more to get a “real” 15″ planer. I ended up with a Delta and the blades were only about $40.00 a set at the time.
If nothing else, we use it on the last pass of each board we run through the planer because the smooth finish allows for a lot less sanding time. The POWERTEC has foldable infeed and outfeed tables dewalt accessories for easier storage. This model’s main drawback is its lack of a built-in dust collection port, though you can buy one separately. Feed speed refers to the speed the board passes through the planer.
Prior to testing day, we unboxed the bench-top thickness planers and set up the equipment with dust collection manifolds and put on accessories. In particular, we adjusted dewalt accessories the in-feed and out-feed tables to ensure each were level with the planer bed. Benchtop thickness planers are an essential piece of equipment for any woodshop.
It is a single-speed planer with a room for large planks of wood up to 6 inches in depth with a depth stop that allows you to return to your most frequent depth every time. Its infeed and outfeed are also extended to hold up to 33.5 -inch planks of wood comfortably. The infeed and outfeed are all fitted with rubber rollers between the blades which drive the lumber smoothly through the planer swiftly also reducing snipe. This DeWalt model is the most compact planer of the three main models weighing just 80lbs which makes it easier to mount and move around.
Noise level not a meaningful factor to spend hundreds extra. At this low price, and given the uncertainty of how long it’ll remain stable, it might be best to decide quickly whether to order one immediately, or wait for the next promo. The price might skyrocket if the planer sells out, or Amazon might honor the price on a certain number of backorders. Or it might remain at this price and in-stock inventory levels for a week or longer. My gut feeling says that the deal won’t last long, but that’s also not a high-confidence guess.
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In addition, shelix cutterheads are also much quieter than normal blades. This is a big bonus especially on these DeWalt planers, because they are quite noisy. Any reduction in sound makes them much more comfortable to use. Shelix cutterheads consist of many small blade inserts.