DiscoDenny Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hey all, Was wondering if anyone has used the Infinity HSS planer knives for the DW735 and if they are worth more than double the cost of OEM knives? Infinity knife set is $79.90. http://www.infinitytools.com/HSS-Knives-For-DeWalt-735-Planer/productinfo/HSSK-041/ I can get 2 sets of OEM knives for about $70. Thanks Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 I just read a review about thses things in WOOD mag not too long ago..THey said that they last about three times as long as the HSS ones.. It would hurt the pocket book to do, but it might be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hey all, Was wondering if anyone has used the Infinity HSS planer knives for the DW735 and if they are worth more than double the cost of OEM knives? Infinity knife set is $79.90. http://www.infinitytools.com/HSS-Knives-For-DeWalt-735-Planer/productinfo/HSSK-041/ I can get 2 sets of OEM knives for about $70. Thanks Denny Denny, I bought the carbide knives from Infinity for $250. However, thinking forwards, if you anticipate lots of use from the planer, I'd consider the Shelix head. I know it's expensive, but I think it's worth it in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave's Not Here Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I've wondered the same thing for years myself. Their website says they will last longer and now WOOD apparently says pretty much the same thing but what has kept me from buying them is the lack of confirmation from actual users. Of course, I'm one of the lucky ones that has never had any problems with the OEM knives so spending twice as much for the Infinity HSS knives doesn't seem like a good investment to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I just read a review about thses things in WOOD mag not too long ago..THey said that they last about three times as long as the HSS ones.. It would hurt the pocket book to do, but it might be worth it. I need to correct myself here. I thought that you were talking about the carbide blades. I should have read a little closer. I am not sure about how the HSS blades hold up. Sorry for any confusion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDenny Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Denny, I bought the carbide knives from Infinity for $250. However, thinking forwards, if you anticipate lots of use from the planer, I'd consider the Shelix head. I know it's expensive, but I think it's worth it in the long run. The Shelix head may be a future purchase but right now I'm saving my pennies for a 8" jointer and dust collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 The Shelix head may be a future purchase but right now I'm saving my pennies for a 8" jointer and dust collection. Denny, Are you looking at an 8" jointer with a Shelix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDenny Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I need to correct myself here. I thought that you were talking about the carbide blades. I should have read a little closer. I am not sure about how the HSS blades hold up. Sorry for any confusion.. hehe... No problem. Yeah, i was looking through my old issues yesterday and couldn't find a HSS blade article. I did come across the carbide blade article in the March issue and figured you were referring to that. Thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDenny Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Denny, Are you looking at an 8" jointer with a Shelix? I'm leaning towards the Grizzly G0656PX . It has the spiral cutterhead. I'm waiting to see if they do a spring sale this year. If I can get a good percent off or free shipping I may jump to the G0490X as it has the spiral cutterhead and parallelogram beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have the 12" helical head grizzly and will be buying a new planer soon. I'll definitely get the helical head. They do a great job on figured wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'm leaning towards the Grizzly G0656PX . It has the spiral cutterhead. I'm waiting to see if they do a spring sale this year. If I can get a good percent off or free shipping I may jump to the G0490X as it has the spiral cutterhead and parallelogram beds. Denny, I too am looking to get an 8" spiral head jointer, and am leaning towards the G0656PX. My biggest issue is that the jointer is a beast, and takes up a lot of floor space. That being said, Woodworker's Journal for April has a 10% off coupon for Grizzly tools that ends on 4/30/2011. I'll keep any eye on their spring sale, but this may be a good deal. Hope this is of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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