thickness planer or combo | Tools In Action

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jon burgessMember since Mar 2015May 23, 2016 5:55 PM CT

i have a small shop. i want a thickness planer relatively cheap.(300-600) what is a good one to buy? or should i buy a jointer/planer combo.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015May 23, 2016 6:29 PM CT

Dewalt planer

Jimbo

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tugnut1Member since Jan 2016May 23, 2016 6:30 PM CT

I think the dewalt DW735 is by far the best thickness planer under $700.

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LarrySMember since Dec 2014May 24, 2016 5:55 AM CT

I agree with the Dewalt DW735. It is a good planer to have.

Just make sure to keep the table waxed so the wood will feed to plane it.

Surfer (aka Nalu)Member since Jan 2016May 25, 2016 1:56 PM CT

jon burgess wrote:

On 5/23/2016 at 0:55 PM, jon burgess said:

i have a small shop. i want a thickness planer relatively cheap.(300-600) what is a good one to buy? or should i buy a jointer/planer combo.

I would not get a combo. Yes, they save on space, and you can pick up a Jet combo within your budget. But, the jointer/planer combo sucks at doing both things. I highly suggest picking up two separate tools. You will thank yourself in the end and be a much happier woodworker. I only have anecdotal experience with the combos, apparently, you will be constantly checking the blades for parallel when you switch between functions. As the crew members mentioned, the DeWalt planer is kickass. Have a look at the Rigid planer as well, I know the guys over at FineWoodWorking have given it a good review and it’s a bit cheaper. I have an old Delta jointer that works well. Jointers can be expensive, try Craigslist for a good old one.

hemdaleMember since Sep 2015May 28, 2016 5:31 PM CT

I’d go fro the Makita 2012 NB

prasetioMember since Jun 2016Jun 23, 2016 4:47 PM CT

dewalt dw735 sound so good