Dewalt 735 planer infeed outfeed set up

[Westpacx3]

What is the concensus on inffed and out feed table set up.
100 percent flat end to end
Or

Even where the tables meet the bed and raised on the outboard ends.

I was pretty well set up until I took the Machine in to have dewalt check something but now I get snipe on every board. All I did was take off the tables and carry the machine in
They addressed my issue without touching the machine. Its never been an issue since I first adjusted it. Problem is that I don't remember how I had it. Pretty sure it was the 2nd option above but having done that, it's still off.

Can anybody help with this.

 

[pop-pop]

I have a 734 but IIRC the tables are set to 1/8” high at the in and out edges.

 

[Westpacx3]

I have a 734 but IIRC the tables are set to 1/8” high at the in and out edges.

That is approximately what I think I did. I'll start there. Thanks

 

[tvrgeek]

It may depend on how thick a board you are running. If running a 3 inch bit of Cherry several feet long, that raise may actually be pushing up on the head. I would go flat or only a little bit. Depends on how long your outfeeds are, stock or extended. And droop will most likely cause snipe.

 

[Hmerkle]

Jim,
I think the smarter thing to do (if you can) and you want ot ensure the least amount of snipe is to build a long table or planer sled...

 

[Cuprousworks]

I use a planer sled (melamine shelf) on top of in/outfeed tables and planer base. I set a small (1/4" per foot) rise at the ends and seems to be best for me. Note: I usually surface smaller (<2.5' boards).
Mike

 

[pop-pop]

I have a 734 but IIRC the tables are set to 1/8” high at the in and out edges.

Actually, I have a 733 Type 1. After RTFM, here’s the relevant stuff.

 

[Westpacx3]

Actually, I have a 733 Type 1. After RTFM, here’s the relevant stuff.
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Thanks, I could not find my instruction and did nit think about googling the manual.

 

[jfynyson]

When I brought the machine (735x) home (purchased used from this site) and immediately replaced the cutterhead with a helical then I used the penny trick (if you know what that one is) initially and had virtually zero snipe but after using it for a while I believe the table have sagged so next time I use it I'll be redoing them to see if they're still a penny high and adjust up from there

 

[Westpacx3]

When I brought the machine (735x) home (purchased used from this site) and immediately replaced the cutterhead with a helical then I used the penny trick (if you know what that one is) initially and had virtually zero snipe but after using it for a while I believe the table have sagged so next time I use it I'll be redoing them to see if they're still a penny high and adjust up from there

Thanks, I am pretty sure the penny trick is what I did and was the hack I was looking for. I'll be testing it out this weekend.

 

[ChemE75]

I started getting only a slight outfeed snipe, suspect outfeed extension sagged a bit since initial setup. I definitely did not raise outer edge very much, 1/8” at most. I need to revisit the adjustments. But for expediency I found using an old 4’ piece of laminate flooring as a crude sled for boards up to about 6” or so works great. I don’t use too much over 4’. But for longer, or wide boards with some warp, I got a used sled from a member here with some adjustable supports, works well with no snipe.

 

[Westpacx3]

I started getting only a slight outfeed snipe, suspect outfeed extension sagged a bit since initial setup. I definitely did not raise outer edge very much, 1/8” at most. I need to revisit the adjustments. But for expediency I found using an old 4’ piece of laminate flooring as a crude sled for boards up to about 6” or so works great. I don’t use too much over 4’. But for longer, or wide boards with some warp, I got a used sled from a member here with some adjustable supports, works well with no snipe.

At present I just have a little on the infeed but I have a piece of cabinet grade plywood set to the side for a sled..it just bothers me that it was 100 perfect for so long and now it's out.

Thanks

 

[ChemE75]

At present I just have a little on the infeed but I have a piece of cabinet grade plywood set to the side for a sled..it just bothers me that it was 100 perfect for so long and now it's out.

Thanks

Any possibility something built up an a roller, or worn? Have had mine long enough.

 

[Westpacx3]

Any possibility something built up an a roller, or worn? Have had mine long enough.

I'll check, I wipe them fairly often and the machine is about 3 yrs old.

 

[ChemE75]

I'll check, I wipe them fairly often and the machine is about 3 yrs old.

meant to say I have not had mine long enough. Just a thought on the rollers - really no experience to go on...

 

[Bill Winter]

I use a planer sled (melamine shelf) on top of in/outfeed tables and planer base. I set a small (1/4" per foot) rise at the ends and seems to be best for me. Note: I usually surface smaller (<2.5' boards).
Mike

I do this as well. I still get a bit of snipe, especially on the infeed. I have finally come to the realization this machine will "snipper" (the nickname I gave my planer), no matter what I do.

 

[riggsp]

Any chance the tables got swapped around...infeed to outfeed and vice-versa.

 

[Bill Winter]

Any chance the tables got swapped around...infeed to outfeed and vice-versa.

This is a planer and therefore it only has one table. It is not adjustable and sits directly under the cutter head. To adjust depth-of-cut one lowers/raises the cutter head/motor, which rides on 4 posts.

 

[Henry W]

This is a planer and therefore it only has one table. It is not adjustable and sits directly under the cutter head. To adjust depth-of-cut one lowers/raises the cutter head/motor, which rides on 4 posts.

Yes there is a primary planer bed as you describe.
But there are also 'add-on' infeed and outfeed tables that help support stock in the process.

 

[Cuprousworks]

I found the tables on my 733 frustrating and difficult to adjust with any accuracy. I took them off and used a melamine shelf with easier to adjust supports -