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The Lowes near me is closing so nearly everything in the store is marked down. Have not heard anything on a new DW model.
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could be dewalt has a next gen 735 coming.
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For what it's worth, that's the planer I would get if I needed a bench top model. This DW735 doesn't usually come with the in- and out-feed tables which seems pretty important. I don't think Lowes carries those in stores and you'll need to buy them on line. I did a quick search and noted that Amazon is selling the DW735X with the tables and extra set of knives for $590. You might also check Acme Tools. They're selling the same thing for $599 and, depending on where you live, won't charge you sales tax.
By the way, bench top planers are notoriously loud. Save your ear drums and get a good set of ear plugs or ear muffs!
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I've used my 735 without the tables for a decade or more. Never really needed them. With careful feeding, making sure you have the board flat against the bottom planer "table" and lifting slightly on the end of the board as it exits, snipe is minimal to non existent.