rodger. Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I just spent a boat load of cash on some new festool gear, but this planer has come up at a great price ( and includes the tables and extra knives). I am pondering buying one. Currently I have a ridgid tp1300, which is a pretty awesome planer. It has three issues I don't like: 1. Dust collection - the hood for DC is a reducing port from 4 to 2.5 inches. I connect a 5" hose, and it steps down twice to get the chips and dust. It chokes my dust collector. 2. It's no longer made, so blades are getting harder and harder to buy. 3. It doesn't have a 5/8" stop, or adjustable turret to make one. I don't really need a new planer, but I am having a hard time passing this sale up. Any advice from current or former owners of the dewalt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weithman5 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Travis Larson the senior editor of family handyman just wrote about this planer on page 6 of the current (dec/jan) issue. To be blunt it makes me want to get one Where do you see it on sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have a DW735, and it performs quite well. It's at the top end of being too heavy to call portable, weighing in at 98 lbs. Three knives make for a smooth cut, and the chip extraction is great. If you really want to spend the money, there is even a shelix type cutterhead available for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 It's a very nice little planer.. A little birdie told me today to look for them to be on sale at Grizzly in December.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have a DW735, and it performs quite well. It's at the top end of being too heavy to call portable, weighing in at 98 lbs. Three knives make for a smooth cut, and the chip extraction is great. If you really want to spend the money, there is even a shelix type cutterhead available for it. Do you use a dc system with the planer? If so, what size hose? Do you find the hose gets in the way of the out feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have one and I'm happy with it , I got mine on clearance years back at Home Depot . If I were looking for one now I don't know if I would pay $600 for one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Travis Larson the senior editor of family handyman just wrote about this planer on page 6 of the current (dec/jan) issue. To be blunt it makes me want to get one Where do you see it on sale Busybeetools.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have one and I'm happy with it , I got mine on clearance years back at Home Depot . If I were looking for one now I don't know if I would pay $600 for one . Yes, it's about that. 589 for the planer, extra knife set, and the infeed/out feed tables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Do you use a dc system with the planer? If so, what size hose? Do you find the hose gets in the way of the out feed? I use a DC with 4" hose just made a hose hanger that keeps it up and out of the way from boards coming out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have the DW735X, it's a wonderful planer for the price. I paid 650 for the planer, extra knives, in/outfeed extensions, and the dewalt table to mount it on. I'm happy with it so far, the knives are reversible and are available everywhere. I use a DC with 4" hose. My only complaint is that the hose is in the way of outfeed so you need to adjust the hose to the side of the unit, or make a hose hanger for it. It's also deafeningly loud, so hearing protection is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Do you use a dc system with the planer? If so, what size hose? Do you find the hose gets in the way of the out feed? Tried it, hose is indeed a pain. I usually just open the garage door and blow the chips outside. Don't stand it the output stream, those chips have serious velocity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Tried it, hose is indeed a pain. I usually just open the garage door and blow the chips outside. Don't stand it the output stream, those chips have serious velocity! I like the 735, and my dust collection is interesting! It's green, and I empty just after dark at 65mph.... Makes nice roadside mulch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I like the 735, and my dust collection is interesting! It's green, and I empty just after dark at 65mph.... Makes nice roadside mulch! This reminds me why my dust collector is always full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Dewalt 735 is one of the best plainers on the market hands down. You will not be disappoiunted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I like the 735, and my dust collection is interesting! It's green, and I empty just after dark at 65mph.... Makes nice roadside mulch!Yea that dust collection system will litterally blow you away. Dont stand in front of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I really like mine and the extraction point does make the hose get in the way but that's a great deal with extra knives and the metal tables. I got mine from Craigslist. I'm going to save my pennies and replace the throw away blades with those Shelix blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've upgraded mine with a shelix. It's much quieter and planes exotics without gouging. The drawback is- it's amp load now has a tendency to trip my 20 amp breaker if I take too much material off and don't have the tables waxed really good. I'm thinking of wiring a 30 amp breaker near it when I move it into the new shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I picked up the DW735 a long time ago at a great price from Lowes, and it's run flawlessly. I've upgraded it with the tables, and more recently a Shelix, whch definitely makes it a more capable machine - I really don't worry if the knives are dull, or if I'll get tearout (I do some work with figured maple). I have it connected to my Delta 50-750 dust collector with about 24" of flex pipe and then 4" smooth walled pipe all the way to the DC and it does just fine. A long milling session will fill the bag quickly, but changing is is not that terrible. Keeping the tables clean and waxed is definitely a good idea - makes a huge difference in eliminating snipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21meyer Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Dust collection can be a pain but here is my solution. With the blower on the planer, I don't have any issues with the sharp 90 degree elbow. My only gripe is the same as everyone else, factory blade life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I picked up some HSS blades from Infinity, and they lasted twice as long as the OEM, but I did find a guy that will "hone" these blades, so I can get a second use from them. I haven't tried it yet, but I have every intention of trying... OEM blades are about $60 , Infinity's are about $80.. As much as I use the planer, just tossing that kind of money, just doesn't work for me! Shelix is about $500., so with Christmas, birthdays and a bunch of other money spending reasons hitting soon, the shelix is out of the question for the time being! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'd have to say this is the best upgrade I ever did for my shop. Went from a Ryobi AP1300 (which I believe uses the same blades as the Ridgid, and are available on Amazon, or were) to this and I'm very happy. At some point I'll get the shelix after I upgrade other areas of the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I've had this planer for a couple of years and I absolutely love it. The dust collection is fantastic and the thing is a beast. Blades are easy to change too. Unless you're going to a big 220V floor standing model, this is definitely the best you'll find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Silly question perhaps, but do the folding tables fold up and out of the way when the unit is being stored (tool-less-ly)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes - the infeed table does no problem, but the outfeed table is mounted a little closer to the body of the unit, so in order to fold the table up you need to raise the unit up to about the 5" mark. Then and can be lifted but needs to be secured in place or it just falls down again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Silly question perhaps, but do the folding tables fold up and out of the way when the unit is being stored (tool-less-ly)? Yes they fold... however be careful on the outfeed side.. On my planer the casting wasn't very well finished, and to make the table fold, I had to take a file to the casting... Now the table does what it's supposed to do.... Use a bungie to make sure it stays up and out of your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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