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Mar 23, 2024 6:53 PM
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expired Posted by thebatman27 • Mar 23, 2024
Mar 23, 2024 6:53 PM
YMMV - DEWALT 12.5-in W 15-Amp Benchtop Planer Lowes.com $384.27
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"If you read my comment get the 734 over the 735 I have the 734 it's worth every penny. I carry the 80 pound planner up and down my basement stairs when I do use it and it's awesome to use . The speed of the 734 is slow when moving he boards through which is good for that perfect finish The 735 doesn't make sense in spending extra money on it doesn't even come with the bed for both sides and no locking mechanism."
I take it this makes a huge difference? Is that important mostly for professional woodworkers, or also casual DIYers?
I have the other planar, the helical blades are a $300-$400 upgrade.
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"If you read my comment get the 734 over the 735 I have the 734 it's worth every penny. I carry the 80 pound planner up and down my basement stairs when I do use it and it's awesome to use . The speed of the 734 is slow when moving he boards through which is good for that perfect finish The 735 doesn't make sense in spending extra money on it doesn't even come with the bed for both sides and no locking mechanism."
You can get a helical head for it, straight blades otherwise, but I want to say the blades are a bit more robust on the 735.
15 amp motor vs a 12 amp (this is actually pretty solid an improvement).
It's heavier (literally a pro if you're looking for stability and such, definitely a con if you're hauling it around).
Want to say even without tables / wings the bed area the 735 is larger.
Here's a random comparison video: https://youtu.be/08NRFG7zoWI
The 734 is a good planer, and better than the Bauer or HF equivalent, however for a bit more, the 735 is better. That's it. That's the statement.
The next stops for thicknessers are around 1-1.5k, and then you start heading into 3-5k prices for big ones.
Edit: you can get the DW735X, the X signifying that it comes with a spare set of blades and the tables / wings for anywhere around $450-$500 around December. Comes up like clockwork, usually through eBay and sometimes HD.