I am on the fence about buying a planer. I'm a little on the cheap side so these large purchases are tough to swallow.
I have always adjusted my projects so I didn't need a planer. There were many times when ¾ was too thick but I didn't have an option.
I now have a project where I could really use it. I have an old dining table and plan on replacing the table top with some reclaimed lumber. The wood came from an old beam and was cut down to 1.5 inches using a bandsaw.
When I first got the lumber I thought I could leave the lumber rough so it looked its age of 120+ years. The problem is it looks like Doug Fir cut with a bandsaw. Now I wonder if I should bite the bullet and get a planer.
The question is how often do you use your planer?
Do you save a lot of money buying rough lumber – if so where do you get it from?
I was looking at the DeWalt DW735. Is it worth it compared to the 734 or other less expensive units?
Thanks
I have always adjusted my projects so I didn't need a planer. There were many times when ¾ was too thick but I didn't have an option.
I now have a project where I could really use it. I have an old dining table and plan on replacing the table top with some reclaimed lumber. The wood came from an old beam and was cut down to 1.5 inches using a bandsaw.
When I first got the lumber I thought I could leave the lumber rough so it looked its age of 120+ years. The problem is it looks like Doug Fir cut with a bandsaw. Now I wonder if I should bite the bullet and get a planer.
The question is how often do you use your planer?
Do you save a lot of money buying rough lumber – if so where do you get it from?
I was looking at the DeWalt DW735. Is it worth it compared to the 734 or other less expensive units?
Thanks
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