DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-Inch (DW735X)
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It has a score of 2. With a 4" adapter, you can connect to a 5" port. Use a 4" adapter with a 4" hose/duct, as suggested by the other posters.
Yes, it's identical to the standard 735. When it comes to the ware on the blades, In the six years I've owned this plane, I've flown over 300bf. I forgot to staple a label to the end of a board, resulting in a 1/32nd hairline strip that I can easily clean up with a scraper. I also bought an extra set of HSS (high-strength steel) knives and spent the money ($158 for the set) on carbide-edged knives, which I only use in the final stages of the project. When I recycle older woodwork, I have an older 13" planer that I use solely for rough plane jobs and the removal of paint and varnish.
You have the option of shaving as little or as much as you want. It can be measured down to about 1/64", but it may vary slightly if the board has any cupping or warping. To achieve a smooth surface, I recommend using a random orbital sander with 320 grit.
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In October of 2107, I purchased this planer. It was designed to take the place of a Delta 22-class aircraft. I had owned the 540 for more than 20 years. The good, the bad, and the ugly are all detailed below. This planer leaves a nearly flawless finish. br>br> That is a positive aspect. The disadvantage is that the knives quickly become dull. The bad news is that this can slow down the planer and cause the motor overload to trip in the middle of a board. br>br>I was planing 4/4 walnut 8" wide with brand new knives. Each pass takes only 1/64" of a second. It's going to take a while. The overload tripped for the third time while working on (3) 8' long boards. The planer had been used three times in two hours. Vibration can cause the planer's head to drop depending on where the handle on the wheel is. When I realized what was going on, I wedged a piece of wood into the wheel to stop it from spinning. Despite taking less than 1/100" per pass, the overload continues to trip. I never had any of these issues in my 20 years with the Delta. I'm sending it back to Dewalt tomorrow while it's still covered by the warranty. Hopefully, they'll be able to fix the tripping, stop the head from falling, and determine whether or not there's a problem with the motor. And it's LOUD! br>br> Ear plugs and muffs combined with ear plugs and muffs made the noise tolerable while planing a 3" wide maple board at 126 db. Dust collection, on the other hand, is fantastic. br>br>Some owners upgrade to a Shelix cutterhead, which costs $400 more. For the price of this and the Shelix, you could get a reasonably good used floor model. This planer is not recommended for serious woodworkers.
After a closer look, I noticed what appeared to be a major flaw, with the blade and cast broken into pieces. Fortunately, I was not hurt by the blade fragments that flew out of the machine; I'm not sure what happened, but I'd consider other options.
The planer I bought had a cracked base when I got it. Okay, it's a fact of life. I rotated the handle and found it difficult to turn, so I returned it to Amazon and received Planer 2. It appeared with a larger crack than the first. Moving the planer up and down was also a challenge. I was planeing a board when I noticed that the knife had a chip right out of the box. The second plane was returned to me. I received my third planer. There is no damage, and the head moves up and down with ease. It planes beautifully and has a fantastic finish. Now that I've found one that isn't damaged, the planer appears to be in excellent condition. But it's the first and only time I've used it. The damaged products are due to Amazon and UPS, which I blame. But I also blame Dewalt; it appears that this is a common issue, and they should better pack their equipment. If the handle is difficult to turn, return it because it is damaged.
This is something I really enjoy. Because I'm new to woodworking, I have very little experience with planers. The wood I throw through it is ripped to shreds by this machine. A word of caution to new woodworkers who have never used a planer before. If you're making a finished piece of wood, such as a cutting board or a piece of furniture, it's a good idea to glue a scrap piece of wood to the end of your run, because if you don't, the planer might take a chunk out. Granted, this is in reference to anything that would be considered end-of-life. grain- You can run it through side grain all day if you want to. I'd buy it again if I had this kind of money. Also, keep in mind that the dust is blown out by an onboard fan. There will undoubtedly be a dust cloud if your vacuum is not turned on. The static created by the blower motor and cutter head is so strong that you can feel the magnetic force from 2 feet away. Try to keep as much as possible grounded.
I've had this planer for over a year and wanted to give it some time before writing a review. In its class, this is, in my opinion, the best planer available. This is a lunchbox planer, not a heavy-duty stationary planer. I've owned almost every planer in this category and detested every single one of them. Every rigid delta, etc. , is blown to bits by this Dewalt. There's no way to compare this to the other Dewalts. I've run hundreds of board feet of Purple Heart cocobolo, as well as IPE (which is so hard and dense that it won't even float in water) with no issues. All you have to do is be smart and use this machine to its full potential. The most I've ever tried to plane in a single pass was about an eighth of an inch. I've read a lot of complaints about the blades wearing out and dulling quickly, but I've never had any issues. A few knicks in a blade are also not a big deal. Those tiny ridges can be easily fixed with a block plane or sand paper. It's got a lot of power, and the two speeds are a nice bonus. The robust threaded posts that support the entire machine are the main selling point for me on this planer; it's very sturdy and doesn't move around. You can do some pretty heavy duty planing with this machine, and the built-in chip ejector / blower also works really well.
I own a DW735 for the second time. I sold the first one soon after purchasing a much larger Jet 15" planer, and re-built the second one. The Dewalt planer was chosen because it works better on smaller pieces of wood and allows for finer cuts; the Jet planer's metal input drive roller leaves marks on the wood when making cuts finer than about 1/16". The Dewalt eliminates this problem by using two rubber rollers. br>br>Things I enjoy - br>As long as the blades are in good shape, smooth surface finishes on wood are possible. br>Double-click to enlargebr>Double-click to enlarge blades with a cutting edge br>Changing blades is a simple process. br>Carbide blades can be found; They have a much longer lifespan. br>$400 for a Byrd Shelix cutterheadbr>Portable It is portable, despite its weight. br>Excellent removal of chips. br>Magnets are installed in the included tool; This makes changing blades a lot easier. br>During blade changes, there is a handy tray for storing blade mounting screws. This is a nice addition. br>br>Things I don't particularly care for - It's a lot of noise. br> Make sure you have hearing protection on! br>On hard woods and knots, standard HSS blades will quickly dull. br>Mounting the Wixey Digital Readout I bought onto the embossed convex thickness scale will take some ingenuity. Dewalt should have just left the thickness scale flat.
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