gtriever
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It's about time to add a small planer to my shop. Suggestions for one that will be reliable, yet won't break the bank?
It's about time to add a small planer to my shop. Suggestions for one that will be reliable, yet won't break the bank?
Sorry, John. Benchtop board planer, I'll use the Dewalt DW734 as an example. I'm starting to get a lot of requests for cutting boards and cheese slicers, so I think this is going to be a "necessary item". (Yeah, I know I can do it with a sander, etc, but it's an excuse for a NEW TOOOL!!)
Thanks for the replies so far. I think I have it narrowed down to either the Dewalt 734 or 735. Since it's strictly for "hobby" use, and I don't see myself running 100+ board feet at a time, what makes the 735 worth $200+ more than the 734?
Once again, thanks for all the responses. I'm still torn between the 734 and 735... And since I know exactly zip about planers, Google has been and will be my friend for a while longer. Next question : what's the minimum length of stock to put through these two?
Again without a drum sander a planer will be tough to surface wood to a finished piece. Especially if you are using to dimension lumber to exactness. Have to ask yourself what are your real intentions and go from there. Resawing on a bandsaw can do just as well and then use a drum sander. Could be money better spent on a thickness drum sander if money and space are a factor.Once again, thanks for all the responses. I'm still torn between the 734 and 735... And since I know exactly zip about planers, Google has been and will be my friend for a while longer. Next question : what's the minimum length of stock to put through these two?