Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

[clydewater]

Hi,
I just bought on sale at HD a Dewalt DW735 Planer and then I started reading some reviews and wonder if I made a mistake.
I did a search on this site for some comments, but am wondering if anyone has anything good to say about this machine or should I take it back.
Most of the neg. comments have been how quickly the blades get dull and feeding issues with the table even after it has been waxed.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
Rich
PS It was on sale fo $411

[tsbrewers]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

I do not own one, but from everything I have heard, it is a nice planer except for the blade issue. Dewalt has been sending out free replacements if you call and complain. also there is aftermarket blades that last longer too.

overall, the general feeling is that is a good planer, but if you are buying it at full price you might be better off stepping up to a full size one. That being said if you got a good deal on it (sub $500?) it is worth keeping.

Brew

[clydewater]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

Thanks for the quick reply.
I ran some 3/4" Walnut through it and I liked the finish, min snipe, etc. Overall I like the planer, but I do not want to have to buy new blades all the time.
Yes, I got it for $411 so that is a low price.
Thanks again

[tjbnwi]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

Mine eats blades.

The original were brazed carbide and they still did not last that long.

Maybe 200' of oak is all that I get out of the replacements.

Hopefully Greg Burnett will see this, he has a set up he recommends, I believe this is the cutter but not certian;

http://www.byrdtool.com/

Tj

[JulianTracy]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

For those that don't have it yet - Home Depot has been clearing them out at $479 for some time now. Lowes sells them new for $649 currently.

Call around, you should still be able to find em cheap at HD, I just saw one at the Detroit Home Depot location.

A few years back, for some reason, Lowes was clearing out the steel extension tables for them for like $10 a set along with the dust collection setup for $7 or so...

JT

[Spike!]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

For those that don't have it yet - Home Depot has been clearing them out at $479 for some time now. Lowes sells them new for $649 currently.

Call around, you should still be able to find em cheap at HD, I just saw one at the Detroit Home Depot location.

A few years back, for some reason, Lowes was clearing out the steel extension tables for them for like $10 a set along with the dust collection setup for $7 or so...

JT

Go to Lowes and tell them they are $479 at HD and Lowes will beat that by 10%.

[rustbucket]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

I have used mine for quite some time now without any issues. I'm looking for better knives, though, and will try some aftermarket blades in the future. The DeWalt blades do dull fast. I have run a few hundred feet of poplar and a little cherry through mine, and flipped the blades once. They are double edged. The blades also nick easily, and for no apparent reason. I would really like to pick up a Byrd Shelix spiral head for it, but it's expensive. I don't see it on their web site anymore, so it might not still be available. Overall, though, I'm happy with it.

[bunnybob]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

Infinity makes replacement High Speed Steel and also Carbide blades for the DW 735. I have a set of their HSS blades, but have yet to try them out. Waiting for the factory supplied ones to completely bite the dust first.

http://www.infinitytools.com/products.asp?dept=1345

[David Meiland]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

The first set of blades I had in mine didn't last that long. Currently on the second set, Dewalt brand, and they have done much better. Lately I have planed a whole bunch of rough white ash thru mine and it has done great.

[clydewater]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

Hi,
Here is an email I rec'd back on the "SHELIX" cutter head for the DeWalt DW735

Dear Mr. Owen:

We do have the "SHELIX" in stock for the Dewalt DW-735 13"portable planer. Cost is $439.00 which includes the first full set of 4-sided solid carbide inserts. Bearings, if needed, would be $18.75/pair and we could mount them for you at no additional charge before shipment. Shipping would be extra.

Thanks for your iterest in our tooling. Just let us know when you are ready to upgrade.

Becky Grant
Byrd Tool Corp
1/800-441-2973
6/25/09

[joseph]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

for that kind of money maybe a real commercial duty tool would be better . Will this planer last long enough to really warrent those blades.

[clydewater]

Re: Any comments on the Dewalt DW735 Planer

That is exactly the question I have been asking myself before I plunk down the cash.
Not in a rush so I have some time to decide.
Now thanks to Craigslist, I have been finding all sorts of great buys on tools and equipment.
Thanks
Rich