Update: This popular deal is still available.
Amazon has
DeWALT 13" 2-Speed Thickness Planer w/ Tables & Replacement Knives (DW735X) on sale for
$548.28.
Shipping is free.
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phoinix for sharing this deal.
About this Item:
- Powerful 15 amp, 20,000 rpm motor (10,000 rpm cutterhead speed) handles larger cuts in wider materials with ease
- Three knife cutter head delivers 30% longer knife life and makes knife change faster and easier
- Two-speed gear box allows users to change feed speed to optimizing cuts per inch at 96 or 179 CPI
- Fan-assisted chip ejection vacuums chip off of the cutter head and exhausts them out of the machine
- 19-3/4 in. cast aluminum base is 2 times more rigid than a standard 10 in. base and folding tables
- Automatic carriage lock reduces the movement that causes snipe without the need for manual engagement by the user
- Material removal gauge and extra large thickness scale deliver accurate cuts with every pass
- Extra large turret depth-stop allows users to return to most frequently used thicknesses with ease
- Includes infeed and outfeed tables and an extra set of knives.
Community Reviews
This DeWALT thickness planer is valued as a heavy duty tool for finish carpentry, rough or hard stock, and tricky grain where straight knives can tear out. The included wings help reduce snipe, the extra blades are useful, and a digital thickness gauge can make board settings more precise. The stand with wheels adds mobility in a small shop, but the planer is very loud, throws a lot of sawdust, and is very heavy. It feels like a strong fit when the extra accessories and shop setup matter.
Finish carpenters flattening challenging hardwood, because the planer handles hard stock and bulk work consistently while reducing tearout on figured grain.
Woodworkers fighting snipe on long boards, because the included wings help reduce snipe even though they do not eliminate it.
Small-shop makers needing a mobile planer station, because the wheeled stand lets the machine move out of the way and makes bowed or twisted lumber usable.
Users who want finer thickness setup, because a digital gauge can set board thickness down to 0.001 inch.
Quiet indoor workshops, because the planer is extremely loud and throws a lot of sawdust during feeding.
Anyone expecting a lightweight machine, because it is very heavy and may need garage delivery or in-store pickup.
Woodworkers who need a snipe-free finish, because the wings only reduce snipe and do not eliminate it.
People who need a trouble-free machine, because one unit was reported dead after use.
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That wasn't a price comparison as much as a stroll down memory lane. Nobody expects to get this for sub$400 now. Maybe something with a 4-handle but that's hearsay not here-say.
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For the average weekend warrior a Rigid or Wen at half the price does the job well. With my rigid I've fixed nearly anything like shelves, fences and benches. Even smaller desktop stuff if you allow some margin at edge for sniping and resin for knots.
But for super hard material and doing things in bulk consistently like weathered wood for antique look or premium wall panels the dewalt is the way to go.
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For the average weekend warrior a Rigid or Wen at half the price does the job well. With my rigid I've fixed nearly anything like shelves, fences and benches. Even smaller desktop stuff if you allow some margin at edge for sniping and resin for knots.
But for super hard material and doing things in bulk consistently like weathered wood for antique look or premium wall panels the dewalt is the way to go.
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