Helical Spiral Cutter Head for Dewalt 735 Planer
Aug 10, 2023 · Interesting that the Dewalt 735 with Byrd shelix cutter head really limits the amount of material that can be removed. I have a Dewalt 735 and follow these posts. This is the first time I have seen that mentioned. Myself, I have the feeling that despite its popularity, the 735 is just underpowered for a shelix head.
Thickness planer recommendations - FineWoodworking
Feb 15, 2022 · I own the DeWalt DW735 planer and it is a great portable planer. The only real downsides are the high pitched noise and the blades that need to be replaced rather than sharpened. I looked at purchasing a Shelix cutterhead for the DeWalt but decided to purchase a Powermatic 209HH 20" 5 HP 1 Ph Helical Head instead.
Dewalt DW735 Chip removal problem - FineWoodworking
Mar 1, 2008 · Frank the only time I have a chip problem with my 735 is a result of the dust collector bag being too full. Good luck. BruceS | Mar 01, 2008 08:56pm | #2. Check the Aux. fan on the planer to see if it is running or if fan blading is worn out or obstructed. Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE DEWALT DW735 THICKNESS PLANER
Apr 30, 2011 · 1) Align cutter heads with the table (knives are not adjustable on the DW735); 2) Adjust infeed/outfeed roller heights to be parallel to the table; 3) Adjust infeed/outfeed roller heights relative to the arc of the knives; 4) Adjust space between chip-breaker and cutter head; and. 5) Adjust space between pressure bar and cutter head.
Workshop tip: Simple planer sled for short or thin pieces
Mar 17, 2022 · This simple sled will let you run thin or short pieces through a benchtop planer without the cutterhead chewing them up or sniping their ends. It’s made of a piece of MDF —used because it is very flat—and two strips of wood. Start by taping down the pieces you are planing, using double-sided window-sealing tape.
Dewalt DW735 waxing bed - FineWoodworking
Apr 1, 2008 · Raise the bed to maximum height. Plain old Johnson's wax will work fine. Rub it on - sparingly. Let it dry, Then buff. The stuff works great on planes soles and whatever. Frosty. "I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922.
Thickness planer not pulling wood throug - FineWoodworking
Nov 19, 2006 · Thickness planer not pulling wood throug. I’m trying to reduce the thickness of some 3/4″ hard maple but the rollers won’t “grab” the wood. I’ve tried raising & lowering the cutter height — nothing. I’ve also tried pushing the wood through manually — nothing. Both rollers are definitely turning. I have the 13″ portable Delta.
WEN spiral planer v DeWalt - FineWoodworking
May 20, 2021 · Of the ones I've been looking at, the Jet, Baleigh, and Laguna planers on one speed and the Dewalt and Wahuda are two speed. All but the Dewalt are "helical" cutters. Some use 4 sided cutters; some, 2 sided. The Byrd Shelix upgrade is ~500, which moves the dewalt from first to last on price.
Benchtop Planer DW733 - FineWoodworking
Jan 1, 2003 · DeWalt - Benchtop Planer DW733. DeWalt offers a comparable 12-1/2-in. planer as model No. DW734. By Lon Schleining Jan 01, 2003. Today’s thickness planers vary in price from less than $300 to nearly $500. In an effort to learn whether the price differences reflect the quality and features of the machines, I put nine of them through a hands-on ...
DeWalt DW735 Thickness Planer - FineWoodworking
Aug 29, 2009 · The blade life will vary as there are many determining factors including, but not limited to: 1) Wood Type and Hardness. 2) Wood Condition – Knots, burls, cupped, warped, etc. 3) Wood Moisture Content. 4) Depth and Width of Cut -It is best to take off a little more per pass than several very fine passes.