Direct Tools Factory Outlet has
RIDGID 13" Thickness Corded Planer (Factory Blemished) on sale for
$239.99. Shipping is Flat-Rate $14.99.
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About Factory Blemished Condition:
- "Like New" Merchandise with a slight cosmetic flaw that carries full manufacturer's warranty
Features:
- Chip impeller dust removal system to effectively pull wood chips from the workpiece for improved cuts and a cleaner work area
- Sure-cut carriage lock to lock the cutter head to help minimize snipe at the end of the workpiece
- Large infeed/outfeed table extensions for extra workpiece support to help eliminate snipe
- Steel top with glides for extra wide area to easily stage your material for its next cut
- Easy-to-reach, adjustable, top-mounted handle with 1/16 in. per revolution precision
- Ind-I-Cut depth gauge for instantly measuring the cutting depth before each pass
- 8-adjustable repeat-a-cut depth stops to precisely plane multiple workpieces to consistent, desired thickness for repetitive tasks
Top Comments
I can tell you, compared to the DeWalt big boi, this is much cheaper and not built nearly as well. No comparison. However, compared to other lunchbox planers, this is a big step up since it has three reversible blades. The finish is therefore cleaner, more practical cost of ownership, and seems like the alignment is pretty solid as well. I've changed blades several times and they always set in nicely. Cool little magnet tool as expected comes w this.
I can feel the grip swiftly going on the rollers after just a couple hundred board feet of already flat 12" shelving wood (just wanted to clean them up). Didn't improve after I cleaned it either
Snipe is about 2-3" but you can work that out, and you're not going to avoid it with any planer really.
For the money, I'd buy it again in a heart beat. I paid $256 for this and I added two extra sets of blades for $48 since they were on sale, totaling about 305 plus tax and shipping.
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I can tell you, compared to the DeWalt big boi, this is much cheaper and not built nearly as well. No comparison. However, compared to other lunchbox planers, this is a big step up since it has three reversible blades. The finish is therefore cleaner, more practical cost of ownership, and seems like the alignment is pretty solid as well. I've changed blades several times and they always set in nicely. Cool little magnet tool as expected comes w this.
I can feel the grip swiftly going on the rollers after just a couple hundred board feet of already flat 12" shelving wood (just wanted to clean them up). Didn't improve after I cleaned it either
Snipe is about 2-3" but you can work that out, and you're not going to avoid it with any planer really.
For the money, I'd buy it again in a heart beat. I paid $256 for this and I added two extra sets of blades for $48 since they were on sale, totaling about 305 plus tax and shipping.
On the other end of the spectrum, Ridgid's R4850 is a surprisingly good planer if you can get a good enough deal on it. But, being near the same price as the 735 Dewalt, it doesn't get noticed, understandably.
I hope the one's people here buy, aren't plagued the 4331 issues they're known for.
It was an after thought that now gets 1000x more use than the bandsaw that I was originally interested in.
I don't have experience with this planer specifically, but if you are on the fence about getting a planer I would highly recommend that you hop on to the side that says "just get it".
This seems like a no-brainer with the LSA. Around here, these planers will sell for $350 on FB/CL/etc. I really want a DeWalt but for this price, it's not worth the extra money.
In for one.
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The planer was a tool I didn't realize I was missing until it landed in my lap.
My next project is possible because of it, I am thinning 100+ year old boards to a sort of veneer and then using the boards to case a virtual pinball machine.
If I didn't have the planer then my brain wouldn't have even considered the design.
Worth noting that the Ryobi I have regularly shows up on Facebook marketplace for under 50. It makes a mess but is a workhorse.
Fun stuff!
This is a blemished model
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Planers are heavy so I bet shipping had a tough time dealing with the package. Mine came a little off alignment with a few marks here and there, but I was able to adjust it close enough that planed lumber still mates up perfect.
One of the benefits of going with this over the more expensive dewalt was I was able to afford a jointer too. Anything that doesn't come out perfect on this gets run through the jointer. I tried using a DIY jointer sled with this planer, but it's messy and a pain to deal with when working with big lumber pieces.
The other issue is if you haven't used a planer before, or been in the presence of one being used, they're LOUD AF! It's probably worse than a 2-stroke chainsaw. You need to spend a whole lot more money than this to get a much quieter spiral blade planer, or spend this much just to upgrade your current planer to spiral.
The jointer I got is a spiral and the noise difference is night and day.
Don't forget you need to also invest in dust collection. Big shop vac, hoses, adapters, dust collector (I used the funnel attachment that goes on a 5 gallon bucket). Mini leaf blower is a huge help too.
You can get replacement blades from DTO, usually for $30 or less when on sale. Remember to check your lumber. I had a few staples nick my blades. Planing still works fine but you have to spend extra time sanding down those spots.
Planers are heavy so I bet shipping had a tough time dealing with the package. Mine came a little off alignment with a few marks here and there, but I was able to adjust it close enough that planed lumber still mates up perfect.
One of the benefits of going with this over the more expensive dewalt was I was able to afford a jointer too. Anything that doesn't come out perfect on this gets run through the jointer. I tried using a DIY jointer sled with this planer, but it's messy and a pain to deal with when working with big lumber pieces.
The other issue is if you haven't used a planer before, or been in the presence of one being used, they're LOUD AF! It's probably worse than a 2-stroke chainsaw. You need to spend a whole lot more money than this to get a much quieter spiral blade planer, or spend this much just to upgrade your current planer to spiral.
The jointer I got is a spiral and the noise difference is night and day.
Don't forget you need to also invest in dust collection. Big shop vac, hoses, adapters, dust collector (I used the funnel attachment that goes on a 5 gallon bucket). Mini leaf blower is a huge help too.
You can get replacement blades from DTO, usually for $30 or less when on sale. Remember to check your lumber. I had a few staples nick my blades. Planing still works fine but you have to spend extra time sanding down those spots.