This is NOT a problem with snipe.
I have a DeWalt DW734 3 knife planer. Bought it new. Have run <100lf>t want to be sanding the depression out.
Thanks for your help and patience.
Unplug it and inspect the knives if the knives or damaged it must be replaced if they are not checked for the blades being in place correctly if they are not they must be readjusted
You might be able to shift them ever so slightly so that marks made by the nicked area of one blade will be repaired by the now shifted portion of the next blade. I don't know if this works but I read it somewhere. It makes sense on the surface but it could have been a complete fabrication.
I have a DW735 for which I have yet to examine the cutter head assembly (I know they are completely different). I purchased an extra set of knives when I got it just in case they got damaged in the middle of a job. It has been such a long time since I bought them I expect that when they are needed they'll be a difficult find at best. Those that believe in power tool voodoo will nod their heads ever so slightly.
CCweems is exactly right. Following instructions in your manual, loosen the bolts holding ONE blade, shift it ever so slightly to one side or the other (makes no difference which) retighten, and the defect will go away. Tje blades nolonger cut the same track, so they cut out the defect left by the others. Works eveery time. The blades are reversible too, so when they get dull, flip them.
While you're at it, clean the rollers with mineral spirits and do it regularly to prevent slipping. Unplug it, of course, whilst doing any of this.
If it is a depression, look for a screw head that is too high, or may not be fully tightened. A friend had that problem when he put some aftermarket blades in his DW735 that were a little thicker than the stock ones. Apparently there isn't much clearance above the screw heads.
I have to agree with Joe's comment. A depression the length of the board doesn't sound like a nicked blade. It sounds like something is protruding below the blades.
it would sure be nice if the originator would at least reply or let us know he figured it out I get pissed when people start threads then they never respond to the help that is being given maybe I am a asshole but it really pisses me off if you wanted help at least be kind enough to acknowledge that you got it or if we are going in the wrong direction
If it is a DEPRESSION running the length of the board then mveach has the answer. A piece of knot or short length of broken off wood (as in grain run out at the trailing end of a board) can wedge in a feed roller or bed roller and cause a bruise mark or depression. In fact anything wedged in rollers etc can cause it.
I wish the OP had supplied a picture- a helpful answer would be had easier, instead of speculations or mantras…..
I appreciate the advice, but truth be told I joined the forum (in 2012), made the post and forgot all about the forum. I recently started looking into buying a band saw, found the forum again, attempted to register and found out I was already registered.
Say what you like: I respect the forum. I apologize for not replying sooner, but I guess I don't get how someone can get upset over what I would consider something as insignificant as a forum post where obviously no one's life was at stake?
I made all the above recommended inspections prior to posting; It would have been proper to mention that fact but in the long run someone else may have benefitted from the good advice everyone offered.
The problem went away. I know. Sounds fishy - which is why I guess I didn't mention I inspected for those items before posting - but it went away. I'm more perplexed than any of you, believe me.
I got off of Face Book for the same trivial complaints and political quibbling. Don't ruin this forum for me or any of the others. Put me on ignore, blocked or "UnFriend". PLEASE!
Again, Thanks to everyone who contributed and I apologize.
Thx, MrUnix. I'm turning 58 this year and I guess I need to empty my sawdust bin! I've added favorites for the forum to all of my computers/ mobile devices and set everything to log me in on open of the site.
I have been getting up early every day since 03-18-2012 to check for on update to your problem. Granted, "The problem went away" does not provide the closure I was hoping for, but thanks anyway!
In fact the problem was a continuous 3/32" wide depression, NOT 3/16". I would set the depth of cut to a minimum 1/32" and I'd see the line full length of the board - a knife blade retainer or part of the blade assy rotating at high speed or part of the fixed body of the planer would make sense as the culprit as the line was continuous. It was coming from a specific spot in the planer. I pulled that planer apart, "Dremmeled" down any jagged edges, pulled out the knives, felt screws, etc, etc… The line was there and it lasted for a couple hundred LF and then just disappeared. TO BE CLEAR: The depression lasted for a while AFTER I pulled the planer apart so I didn't fix anything.
I couldn't find any pitch build-up, wood splinters, you name it. I'm sure I missed something but darned if I could find it while it was happening.
It's nice to be here. I meant not disrespect to the forum at all. I appreciate the acceptance.
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