The DeWalt Thickness Planer gets Great Reviews!

The two speed DeWalt dw735 thickness planer has the power of performance- its calling to you!


The DeWalt dw735 is a portable thickness planer that is durably constructed from cast aluminum and quality plastic parts.  It is great for a home shop and, if moving the 90 plus pounds of machine isn’t too heavy for you, it is a great tool for out on the job site.

It is about 13 inches wide and had a 19 inch feed table.  Folding tables are available to extend the feed bed to about three feet.  It can handle a 6 inch thick piece of wood.

The dw735 has a depth lock on the front of the planer that allows you to dial in a precise depth.  The Dewalt also has an indicator on the front to tell you how much wood will be removed when the wood piece is passed through.  This is a great feature that eliminates the guess-work usually involved in the first pass.

This exceptional power tool has two speed rates of 96 cuts per inch and 179 cuts per inch that are effectively used for softwoods and hardwoods.  The higher cuts per inch reduces the wear on the blades and also produces an finer finished surface.  Although a smooth surface is achieved with the planer, some sanding is still recommended.

On thing to remember is to only change the rate of speeds while the motor is running.  This is a bit counter-intuitive but it protects the drive as well as prevents start-stop time delays.

Snipe is always an issue for planers, but this machine seems to limit it.  It has an automatic lock that sets in place when the wood is passed through.  The cast aluminum construction also maximizes the stability and thus reduces the chance for snipe. Additional out-feed tables or rollers will help to minimize snipe by catching the weight as the end of the wood goes through the thickness planer.

As with many planers, the dw735 comes with dual sided blades. The motor is behind the cutter head and because the entire top lifts off, you can easily look into the space to change the blades.  There is a lock that engages the cutter cylinder when the top is removed and this facilitates blade changes.  Be sure to read the Dewalt dw735 manual for instructions from the manufacturer to change the blades.  It is very easy to follow and will help you move through the process quickly and safely. The entire process only takes 10-15 minutes.

The DeWalt dw735 has significant sawdust blowout power for dust collection.  In fact it is so strong that it is more powerful than some vacuum systems and will blow off the hose adapter if not securely attached.  This the adapters attach via a twisting lock. The tool comes with a hose adapter and also a flat hood that disperses the dust and chips downward if a vacuum is not available. Another nice detail is that the blower not only addresses the sawdust issue at the blades but also keeps the motor free of residue.

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Please enjoy this video on using a thickness planer!