duckkisser Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 our planer is not pulling wood through. the roller's are turning but they dont seem to be griping do they have to be replaced every so many miles? i checked the chains and the belts everything is tight and in order. do i just need to clean the rollers and how would i do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 If they are rubber clean them before trying to replace. Take the blades out before sticking your hands in ther to give them a good cleaning. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yes, clean the rollers. Rubbing alcohol, if I remember right. Check the blades and change if dull. wax the tables, this really help a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Woodguy Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I had the same issue before and the above suggestions fixed this. In addition, make sure you don't accidentally change the cut speed while the unit is off, that can cause this too. If that'd be the case, turning the planer back on and changing the cut speed should get it going again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I use acetone to clean up the rollers,and wax the table. That got my Delta Planer working great again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I use acetone to clean up the rollers,and wax the table. That got my Delta Planer working great again. I would think acetone would soften the feed rollers. Mineral spirits or alcohol would be a little easier on the rubber. Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Clean and wax the table too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 Yup - I've had this happen with my planer too. Usually a good cleaning of the rollers and a new set of blades will solve the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted April 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 ok blades havent had that many miles on em but i waxed the top and cleaned the rollers........it was bad i had to go home and take a shower after wards(not realy but a fun exageration).....5 years of resin and sap build up. why doesnt the guy i work with understand you have to work on machines regulary to keep in good condition. anywho runing smooth now after 3 hours of cleaning i think its in better contion now then when it was bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysflooring Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I just bought a 735 the other day and it is in a bad need of a cleaning. How did you get the rollers to turn to clean them? mine won't turn with just hand presure. Did you have to take the rollers out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just turn it of and on. Once you are sure it has completely spun down, look and see if a dirty section of roller has been exposed I just bought a 735 the other day and it is in a bad need of a cleaning. How did you get the rollers to turn to clean them? mine won't turn with just hand presure. Did you have to take the rollers out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haysflooring Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Ha I never thought of that. I was over thinking it . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust maker Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 My rollers are will not turn. The blade is turning. I marked the roller with chalk to confirm that they are not turning. I removed the cover and moved the selector switch from 1 to 2 with the saw running. The bar connected to the switch is moving right to left but still no turning rollers. Is it time to take it to the shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 there are a couple of covers on the right and left that has some cogs and chains inside. those work like a bike chain the central shaft turns and moves a chain. the chain is attached to some cogs that turn the rollers. take off the caps and see if they are broken or come lose. i had a cog break on me and the rollers would not turn. the cog cost i think 6-9 dollers for a new one. i had to go pick up at a local dewalt store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust maker Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Thanks. one of the cogs was broken. Off to the parts place now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 yaye i feel good about myself now i helped someone like a professional. I think ill go eat a gallon of ice cream to celebrate..........after wards ill then feel bad about myself again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthearted Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 thanks for all the advise--My 735 was not pulling wood, and headed here to write a post--but then thought surely this has happened to many others. I'll probably take it apart this weekend and let you know how I made out. So once again --Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yes that's two people I have help I can officially put out my shingle and call myself a professional. But realy a good cleaning, new blades, wax top of table made it work great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 One more thing you need to do.......Replace those DeWalt blades with HSS blades from Infinity tools... What a cutting difference, like glass...thicker, stronger and honeable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick218 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 By waxing do you mean wax or an aerosol machining spraySent from my SGH-I727R using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 i just used some paste wax and waxed the bed of the planer made a huge difference. in fact when i am fixing a machine i sand the bed of the machine lightly with a high grit sandpaper and oil to remove any rust or old build up sap ect.... then i use paste was and buff it with my rag gives it a nice smooth slide i do that about once a year unless it realy needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Short Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 I also have a problem with my rollers they will not turnI also have a problem with my rollers they will not turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Have you read the above comments and tried any of the given fixes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Short Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Yes I looked at chains they look ok and also when I turn it on it will stay on for about 10 seconds then cut off like the rollers are bound up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 Is it a DW735? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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