I was walking through HD today and they had the DW735 thickness planer on sale for $279! For those that have used the planer awhile…. what is your opinion. Back when the 735 first came out I heard complaints that the blades wore out very fast.
First power tool I have bought without doing my research.
I have a DW735 and really like it. I have also heard the complaint that the blades wear out quickly but have not seen that on mine. I have run several hundred board feet through it, mostly poplar, walnut and cherry and am still on the original side of the original blade. When the blades are new they leave a very nice surface on the wood, as they wear a bit I have noticed they develop small ridges down the length of the board. I have found these ridges to be very small and am not bothered by them at all-I view a planer as a dimensioning tool, not a finishing tool. As long as it doesn't tear out, the blades are good in my book.
Ive been abusing mine for about 6 years now and the only problem I have had is that the dust shroud inside has just developed a small crack in it. It's not bad enough for me to need a replacement part yet, and it's easily replaced. Other than that I can't say anything bad about it other than make sure you have earplugs as it's loud, but plenty powerful.
For that price grab it, unless it is a reconditioned model! Even a reconditioned unit might be worth that price. These are good planers. I have had mine for several years and have had no problems with it. It does a great job for me. Same comments as those made by bench dogg. Shoot, for that price I might even buy another one. LOL!
I paid $350 for mine a few months ago. It was still in the shrink wrap.
I've used (owned) the Ryobi 10", used the Delta 12..5" and the RIGID planer.
This is without a doubt the best of them all.
Hey Thanks for all the input! It was the last one sitting out in the Maple Grove, MN store. They may have had more???
Rowdy - I did not notice it was a reconditioned but I was in a hurry. It is still in the back of my pick-up.
Autumn - thanks for the input on the replacements!
PurpLev - it will be perfect. I can't hear much anyways! I always wear the safety gear, but still have poor hearing.
I'm sorry… I didn't hear you. Did you say "LOUD???"
I bought mine just over a year ago and love it. I've run a lot of oak through it and am still on the origional sides of the blades. I used to have a Delta 12"... the DW is like a Cadillac compared to the Delta.
Buy it!! I got mine a few months ago and it's great. You should also get the optional table extensions. Before I got mine, I had snipe issues, but they disappeared after I put on the extensions.
I have had the DW735 quite awhile (three or five years) and it works like a charm. The only time I ever got snipe was on a very long board and my outfeed didn't keep the board level/flat. It has worked excellent! That is an fantastic price… take it!
Jump on it. I got mine for $600 and it was worth every penny. Top notch right out of the box. It's fantastic. I've had mine for 6 months and have run mostly oak and poplar thorugh it and have had no issues iwth the blades.
Hd is closing them out apparently. Because I live in the city, where people don't tend to have room for much in the way of tools, they bigger the tool is, the better chance of getting it here.For anyone who happens to be in Queens NY or thereabouts, the following are available at the Ozone Park store:
This is floor stock, may be more in the rafters:
1 granite top table saw $299 (can't believe they still have this!)
2 dw 735 planers $279
1 ridgid jointer $199
If you snag these 3, you're walking aay with about $1200 in your pocket that would have been gone 2 weeks ago!
3 ryobi 13 inch planer $199 (is that a bargain??)
8 dw jigsaw & 1/4 sheet sander $99
If I had the room, the planer and the table saw would not be on this list, believe me!
If your budget will allow a heaver shop size planner will give you better service and be easier to use.
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