First, a little praise for Amazon. $25.00 discount, free shipping, and free set of spare knives (didn't even know these were included.), resulted in a delivered price of [...]. That's the best deal in town, especially when you consider the free [...] knives.
Now, the planer. It's heavy. Really heavy. But that's a good thing. It took only 10 minutes to set up, read the manual, and make my first sawdust. Initial results were excellent. Glass-smooth surfaces on White Oak, Poplar, and Red Oak. Minimum snipe limited to ends of board. No snipe detected elsewhere.
Nice fit & finish. Decent manual. Good ergonomics. Plenty powerful.
So far, highly recommended. I'll update after a few hundred board feet.
UPDATE - 2 Years Later
I'm still very pleased. I've put in excess of 1000 bf through the planer now. It hasn't missed a beat. Unbelieveably, I'm still on my first set of knives. They are a little nicked now due to some hard maple I put through it a few weeks ago, but I'm not yet sufficiently motivated to change them. This machine has served me well, and shows no signs of slowing down. It still ranks 5 stars.
UPDATE - 1 Week since Last Update
I broke down and turned the knives over. I cut myself in the process. Clumsy! A few cuts after freshening the knives made it obvious that I should have done this some time ago. The planer performs like new. Still 5 stars.
Update - At 4 Years
Still 5 stars. I turn or replace the knives every 6 months or so. The knives don't like Hard Maple, but all other species do fine (including Walnut & Oak). The results delivered by this planer are excellent.
Update - At 6 Years
Still going strong. Just added a Wixey digital readout that I got from Amazon. Still 5 stars.
Update - At 12 Years
Still going strong. Feed rollers started to slip, so I cleaned them with a stiff brush and alcohol. Worked like a champ. Back to 100% function. Obviously a great planer.
Update - At 15 Years
Seriously. 15 years. My kid is now grown and off to college. The planer still delivers. I planed some Walnut a couple days ago. Fantastic results. Clearly, I got my money worth. Would buy another in a minute should the need arise.
Update - At 19 Years
The planer and I have grown old together. It functions far better than I do. The only problem I’ve had is a broken tab on the dust collection fitting. That’s trivial, considering all the use this machine has had. A great product.
| Brand | DEWALT |
|---|---|
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Black, Yellow |
| Product Dimensions | 23.38"L x 16.52"W x 20.48"H |
| Item Weight | 36.29 Kilograms |
| Style | 12-1/2" Planer w/Feed Tables |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Base Material | Metal |
| Cutting Depth | 0.13 Inches |
| Included Components | (1) Dust hood |
| Cutting Width | 12.5 Inches |
| Amperage | 15 Amps |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 20000 RPM |
| UPC | 028875207348 |
| Manufacturer | Dewalt |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00028875207348 |
| Part Number | DW734 |
| Item Weight | 79.8 pounds |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Item model number | DW734 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Pattern | Planer |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Voltage | 120240 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Head Style | Flat |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Three-Year Limited Warranty. DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces |
