DeWalt DW733 12-1/2" Portable Thickness Planer, Including an Extra Set of Knives and Dust Hood, an $84.98 Value |
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From the Manufacturer The only thickness planer on the market with a four-column Head Lock, plus an infeed and outfeed table 40% larger than the leading competition, to aid in the reduction of snipe. The turret depth stop allows you to return to frequently used thicknesses (1/4-, 1/2-, 3/4-inch) quickly and easily. Maximum depth of cut is 1/8" (less than 5-1/2" wide). There's also a material removal scale that shows how much material is being removed and a depth scale which shows how much material is left. The DW733 is armed with a powerful 15 amp motor which rotates the cutterhead at 10,000 rpm, making 64 cuts per inch. Sharpenable knives made of M2 laminated steel create a smooth surface finish. A magnetic gauge that precisely holds the knives in place, freeing up your hands, makes changing knives easy. Includes an extra set of knives and dust hood a $84.99 value. One year warranty, one year service contract, 30 day no-risk trial Amazon.com DeWalt's sturdy four-column planer is a great addition in any workshop--and, because it's easily portable, transition to the job site is always an option. Thanks to the largest material support table of any portable planer on the market and a tight-locking cutterhead, boards feed through effortlessly with minimal snipe. We also liked how easy it is to measure precise cuts with the turret stops (set at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 of an inch). There's also a calibrated depth crank that adjusts 1/16 of an inch with each full rotation. Unlike other portable planers, DeWalt's provides an easy-to-read gauge of how much material each pass removes as well as the amount left over on the original board. Rather than using double-edged knives, this model takes two big M2 high-speed steel knives with single-surface cutting areas that deliver an impressive 64.1 cuts per inch. Changing knives took us a mere 10 minutes (and we were new to this design) and--better yet--they can be resharpened multiple times rather than discarded after one use. Powered by 15 amps with a no-load speed of 10,000 rpm, DeWalt's easily transported planer is a nice combination of high performance and convenience. Each planer ships with an extra set of knives, magnets, and wrenches. --Justin Paul |
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