My planer is a 2 blade 13" Craftsman mfg'd by Palmgren in China. It gets good ratings, it's reversable blades cost abou $25 per set, doesn't have a snipe problem, nice indeed and outfeed tables and a wonderful chip collection blower with a connection to a large garbage can. Hearing protection is not a problem because it is so loud that you WILL put on plugs and muffs the second you turn it on, you would have thought you cranked up a jet powered helicopter in your shop when you turned it on.
I've had the opportunity to purchase several larger industrial (cabinet shop) planers but would not pull the trigger because of their weight and size.
For the money the DW735 has got to be the best available, and if you can find a DW735x it comes with an extra set of blades. There is a helix spiral cutter head available as well, $400.
capncarl
I've had the opportunity to purchase several larger industrial (cabinet shop) planers but would not pull the trigger because of their weight and size.
For the money the DW735 has got to be the best available, and if you can find a DW735x it comes with an extra set of blades. There is a helix spiral cutter head available as well, $400.
capncarl
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