Reviews
"Best Planer for the Money" Submitted on October 5th, 2007
5
5
5
Pros: Easy to use. Clean, smooth cuts.
Cons: Dust hood not included
Comments:
I looked at many other planers, and read many reviews on other sites. This looked like the best planer for the money. That does not mean that it is cheap. At $400+ on most sites, it is $100 - 200 more than many planers. But what good is saving money when the tool doesn't do the kind of job that you need done?
The shipping was quick, and the planer arrived in great shape. I used it to plane oak boards that had been rough cut. I was simply amazed at the ease of use, and the quality of the cut. At this point I am getting no sniping. It was so smooth that I really did not need to sand. I especially like the adjustable depth stop that permits you to make repeated passes with various boards and guarantee the same thickness every time.
Some people complain about boards sticking. Easy fix -- just keep the trays coated with a paste wax. This is a must do for most tools so that wood will move esaily over metal surfaces. Do this and you won't have hesitation problems.
You will read elsewhere that the planer produces a mountain of debris. Every planer will do that. You need to plan to purchase the optional dust hood. Although that should be included the planer, it is not.
I have only had it for a couple of weeks. Consequently, I cannot commment on reliability. Remarks on other sites praise its reliability and durability. This is in sharp contrast to the Dewalt 735 and the Delta models.
Blade replacement is easy, and blades are reversable. Unless you want to spend big bucks for a floor model, this is the best bench-top unit on the market. Great for serious hobbyists and professionals.
Average Rating: 5
Features
5
Performance
5
Value
5
Pros: Easy to use. Clean, smooth cuts.
Cons: Dust hood not included
Comments:
I looked at many other planers, and read many reviews on other sites. This looked like the best planer for the money. That does not mean that it is cheap. At $400+ on most sites, it is $100 - 200 more than many planers. But what good is saving money when the tool doesn't do the kind of job that you need done?
The shipping was quick, and the planer arrived in great shape. I used it to plane oak boards that had been rough cut. I was simply amazed at the ease of use, and the quality of the cut. At this point I am getting no sniping. It was so smooth that I really did not need to sand. I especially like the adjustable depth stop that permits you to make repeated passes with various boards and guarantee the same thickness every time.
Some people complain about boards sticking. Easy fix -- just keep the trays coated with a paste wax. This is a must do for most tools so that wood will move esaily over metal surfaces. Do this and you won't have hesitation problems.
You will read elsewhere that the planer produces a mountain of debris. Every planer will do that. You need to plan to purchase the optional dust hood. Although that should be included the planer, it is not.
I have only had it for a couple of weeks. Consequently, I cannot commment on reliability. Remarks on other sites praise its reliability and durability. This is in sharp contrast to the Dewalt 735 and the Delta models.
Blade replacement is easy, and blades are reversable. Unless you want to spend big bucks for a floor model, this is the best bench-top unit on the market. Great for serious hobbyists and professionals.
