Posts: 226
Threads: 0
Joined: Jan 2005
My older Delta 13 inch planer is ready for the trash. I am thinking of replacing it with a WEN 13 inch three blade planer. Has anyone used that one? What are you recommendations for a planer for a hobbyist?
Posts: 864
Threads: 0
Joined: Nov 2008
Location: Pottsville, Pa.
Dewalt 735 is the best that is offered for a portable.
Fill your heart with compassion, seek the jewel in every soul, share a word of kindness, and remember; the people's what it's about.
Capt. Tony Tarracino
Posts: 20,381
Threads: 4
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: CinDay
(10-15-2017, 04:49 PM)paarker Wrote: Dewalt 735 is the best that is offered for a portable.
+1 with none even in close competition, even their own DW734. Surprising that much of their line has turned to junk products, yet the planers are still looking strong against the competition. However if you have 220 you may find a used 15" 3hp for not much more than the DeWalley.
Worst thing they can do is cook ya and eat ya
GW
Posts: 220
Threads: 0
Joined: Feb 2006
Location: S. E. Alabama, formally from Wisconsin.
Have to agree with the other two, Dewalt 735!
Posts: 615
Threads: 0
Joined: Apr 2004
Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
If I were looking for a new bench top planer it would be a DeWalt 735. If that wasn't available my next choice would be a Ridgid planer. As mentioned earlier, you might be able to pick up a good used 15" for about the same as a new 735. Bench tops are typically very noisy requiring hearing protection. My 15" Jet is very quiet even when running wood.
Best.
Posts: 6,179
Threads: 0
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Bothell, WA
When it comes time to replace my planer, I'll go with a stationary. 110V draws too much power and they are too loud. 13" is also too limiting.
Cellulose runs through my veins!
Posts: 4,751
Threads: 0
Joined: Aug 2006
What's wrong with the Delta 13" planer?
I also have a Delta 13" planer, and wouldn't go back to a portable.
They're not disposable planers like the portables.
I would easily spend a few hundred in parts for my Delta, before going back to a portable.
I long for the days when Coke was a soft drink, and Black and Decker was a quality tool.
Happiness is a snipe free planer
Posts: 805
Threads: 0
Joined: Feb 2003
Location: Land of Enchantment
(10-17-2017, 07:07 AM)Pirate Wrote: What's wrong with the Delta 13" planer?
I also have a Delta 13" planer, and wouldn't go back to a portable.
They're not disposable planers like the portables.
I would easily spend a few hundred in parts for my Delta, before going back to a portable.
I think that the Delta 13" planer that he's talking about is the benchtop portable (22-580?), whereas you're referring to the older 13" stationary.
Bob
Posts: 1,622
Threads: 0
Joined: Mar 2008
10-17-2017, 01:33 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-17-2017, 03:03 PM by Lynden.)
For a hobby shop? -- the Makita 2012NB. It's a highly-rated, quality planer, is relatively quiet and it will do all you need it to do. Read the reviews. It's been said that bench-top planers are loud, Loud, LOUD or LOUD. The Makita is loud. The Dewalt 735 is LOUD.
Posts: 589
Threads: 0
Joined: Jan 2017
Location: Marina del Rey
(10-17-2017, 12:13 PM)BobW Wrote: I think that the Delta 13" planer that he's talking about is the benchtop portable (22-580?), whereas you're referring to the older 13" stationary.
I guess one way is to keep buying cheap machines. I bought the stationary 13" Delta decades ago. It is a great machine.
Wood is good.
