WEN PL1326 15-Amp 13-Inch Spiral Benchtop Thickness Planer
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They do not, in fact, The replacement cutters are made of HSS (High Speed Steel), which isn't nearly as durable as carbide. Trust an old machinist when he says they aren't comparable. Plus, they're quite pricey; I believe WEN did this on purpose to sell you short-term cutters. It's similar to printer ink in some ways. cha- When you need more, just ching! FOR A FRESH SET OF CUTTERS ON AMAZON, THE PRICE IS $99 After three changes of two-sided cutters, you've got the Grizzly! CBN cutters are used in this project. I enjoy using the machine, but I would not do so again.
It does not have a 220 volt plug; instead, it uses a standard 110 volt outlet.
With a shop vac, it works well.
depending on the wood's density and the amount of wood you're cutting These specifications can be found on the WEN website. check it out
Selected User Reviews For WEN PL1326 15-Amp 13-Inch Spiral Benchtop Thickness Planer
This is an excellent solution. It was as if I could make B i den speak with comprehension if he was smarter than a piece of pallet wood by rough cutting 15 year old red oak and smoothing it out with fresh killed rough pine. The lack of a bottom cover and the plastic gears are the only things that bother me. It'll be pushed, and we'll see how long these gears last during their warranty period. br>It's concerning that there is no bottom cover. Why design a fantastic product and then neglect to protect those gears, as shown in the image?.
This thing is as soft as a baby's bottom! It all comes together beautifully. Although a single rate of feed is less desirable than two, it performs admirably and feed intake is smooth and consistent. If you're working with smaller pieces, keep in mind that you should use the entire width of the machine to avoid wearing out a section of the cutters. It's not difficult. This machine has exceeded my expectations. br>Update: br>If you're thinking about getting a three-blade WEN or any other three-blade system, forget it right now! Spend an extra $50 on a spiral multi-cutter set. up, and you'll be a lot happier. This system outperforms the competition for a variety of reasons. When you look at a metal-cutting 'endmill,' you'll notice that it's ALWAYS SPIRAL FLUTES. For the same reasons, this wood cutter is far superior; trust an old machinist!.
This is an excellent planer; the spirial cutter head produces a beautiful finish that requires little sanding. br>The best testimony I can give is that after using this planer regularly for about three months, I was so impressed that I ordered the jt833h 8" jointer to go with it. It arrived a few days ago and is of comparable quality and value. br>This is my third Wen product, and I plan to add a fourth soon, a scroll saw, as soon as it returns to stock in mid-May. The price and quality of Wen's tools have left a lasting impression on me. I once had to deal with customer service and found them to be excellent. br>All I can say is that so far, I've been very pleased with the Wen tools, and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you give them a try.
You won't be able to find a non-alcoholic beverage that doesn't contain alcohol. For a lower price, use a WEN cutter. Or, for that matter, carbide. But now that the drawbacks have been addressed, it's time to move on to the positives. The noise level is significantly lower than that of a typical straight knife planer, and I have to say that there is almost no snipe, though the in/out feed tables are easily adjustable even if there is. The tool produces a near-perfect finish when alder, poplar, and walnut are run through it. After that, only minor sanding is required, and the overall functionality far outweighs the oddities. I really like the tool.
Right out of the box, it worked perfectly. I put it through its paces on a few different types of wood and was pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, the project for which I purchased it was delayed by a month. I've got a dozen pieces of old growth 1x7 fur in there now, and it's still jamming up. The second roller does not appear to be grabbing. Just to get marginal performance, I had to clean it after each board. My budget suffered a significant blow as a result of this. a complete waste of money.
I'm picky about the tools I buy, trying to strike a balance between quality and price, and I'd never used a WEN product until last year, when I purchased their 12 inch variable speed drill press. I was hesitant because the price was low, but it included all of the features I was looking for. What a fantastic machine; it far surpassed my expectations. So when it came time to buy a planer, I decided to give WEN another chance. I compared and contrasted all of the brands. Everyone always talks about DeWalt, and I'm sure it's a great machine, but for the price, I'm not sure I need it. The WEN planer is extremely well built; most reviews are for the straight blade version, but I paid a little extra for the spiral cutter head, which cuts extremely cleanly, is relatively quiet for a planer, and is simple to use. Despite the fact that I am constantly in my shop, I haven't used a planer since high school shop class nearly 40 years ago. When I first got it, I had no idea how to use it. It was as simple as pie after a couple of passes. I even let my wife do a couple of passes, and she enjoyed it as well. Excellent outcomes and a strong recommendation.
I've had it for a few months and, because I'm just a guy in my garage, I've put it through its paces on a variety of hard and soft woods, from Ipe (ironwood, Brazilian walnut) to big box store pine. It's ideal for a beginner or a hobbyist woodworker. The purchase has exceeded my expectations.
The planer produces a smooth surface when it is in use. The only disadvantage is the thin metal plate table, which can catch the wood if it's humid or if it's fed at an angle by accident (best case scenario, a noticeable snipe). The plate wiggles a little bit as well. I'm not sure if this was designed to be light, but it could be a costly compromise for WEN. Instead of a thinner plate, WEN should use a stone table. I would also like to see the vacuum shoot to better pick up the shavings (I would say, some 20 of the shavings land within the planer with a shop vac attached.
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