Which Planer Should I Choose? Dewalt vs. Makita?
Hey everyone! I'm in the market for a planer and I've got three options I'm considering. First up is the Dewalt 735 with feed tables for $425—not heavily…
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Why Are My Boards Coming Out at Different Thicknesses After Using My Planer?
I recently bought a used Delta 22-650 thickness planer and I've noticed something concerning. After running about five boards through it, they ended up varying in thickness by…
Should I Choose the Dewalt 735x Planer or Hercules Planer and Dust Extractor?
I'm stuck on whether to buy the Hercules planer and dust extractor combo for $600 or the Dewalt 735x planer for $660. I already have a rigid shop…
Best Digital Readout Options for Grizzly G0940 Planer?
I'm on the hunt for a digital readout (DRO) that can either fit or be adapted to my Grizzly G0940 planer. I've searched online, but it's tough to…
How Can I Even Out the Thickness of Tapered Boards for My Table?
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a table using two red oak boards that are each 8 inches wide and 62 inches long. The problem is…
How to Replace the On/Off Switch on a Craftsman Jointer Planer?
I just got my hands on a free Craftsman Jointer Planer (model 113.232240) that's in pretty decent shape. Since I'm new to woodworking, I'm all about saving money…
How to Sand Down a Screen Door by 1/8"?
Is it possible to use 60 grit sandpaper on an electric sander to reduce the edge of a screen door by 1/8"? I'm looking for tips on the…
Looking for Planer Recommendations: DW735 vs Alternatives with Helical Heads?
Hey everyone! I'm an intermediate woodworker who just bought a century-old home and I'm setting up my workshop, finally moving away from sketchy equipment at the makerspace! I've…
Why Are Chips Coming Out the Front of My Dewalt Planer?
I've been using my Dewalt planer, but now all the shavings and dust are coming out the front instead of the back. I've checked for any blockages at…
DW733 Planer: Why Do I Have to Force the Board In?
Hey everyone, I'm new to woodworking and just got my first planer, the Dewalt DW733. I've been having trouble where I really have to push the boards into…
Help! My Planer's Crank Wheel Keeps Moving During Cuts
I recently bought a new DW735 planer and ran into a couple of frustrating issues while using it. First, the height adjustment crank wheel keeps moving while I'm…
Struggling with Consistent Feed Issues on My Dewalt DW733 Planer
Hey everyone! I recently upgraded from a cheap bargain planer to a more expensive Dewalt DW733, but I'm having major feed issues. I was trying to plane down…
Trouble with My DeWalt DW735 Planer - Any Fixes?
Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a frustrating situation with my DeWalt DW735 planer. I was working with a large piece of maple when the lights in my shop…
Why does my DeWalt planer keep tripping the breaker?
I've been experiencing issues with my DeWalt planer since a piece of wood jammed in it a few weeks ago, causing the internal breaker to trip and breaking…
Are Spiral Cutter Heads on Planers Really Worth It?
I'm looking to buy my first planer, likely a DW734 or 735, and I'm curious about whether I should invest in a spiral cutter head. I've heard a…