Need Advice on shop equipment

[kota62]

Great buy on the Dewalt David, same one resides at my house as well, only problem i've had is that it likes to pop the built in circuit breaker when planing hickory. Most likely because of the extreme hardness of the wood, other wise it is a first rate planer...
also, don't forget to wax the bed, helps more than you would guess
Gary

 

[Wilmingtonian]

also, don't forget to wax the bed, helps more than you would guess
Gary

Gary, thanks for the tip. What do I wax it with and how often? Also by bed, you are referring to the In/Out feed trays?

-David

 

[kota62]

use johnson's paste wax (found mine at Lowes), no added stuff which could affect the finish you apply to the wood later on
all three trays which includes the one under the cutter/rollers, the downward pressure causes the rollers to slip sometimes, this gives the appearance that the rollers are worn/slipping when in fact it is the high friction of the tray
HTH
Gary

 

[McRabbet]

Good choice on the planer! I have the DeWalt DW733 2-knife model and it has been a great workhorse for me. I recommend taking no more than one rotation of the feed handle (1/16") with each pass for roughing cuts and then ease to your final thickness 1/32 - 1/64" at a time. And, in case you don't realize it already,

YOU SUCK!

Rob

 

[D L Ames]

Nice score on the new planer David.:icon_thum And yep..........YOU SUCK!:lol:

D L

 

[Steve D]

I think you will be pleased with that planer, I have the older version and it has served me well. DeWalt Yellow and Porter Cable Gray color scheme huh? That's taking the acquisition a bit far... pretty soon there wiil be some Delta Blue sliding in ther too....:lol: :lol: :lol:

Another update,

I broke the wallet out today and splurged(sp). I went to get the Delta 12.5 planer and left with the DeWalt 12.5 3 blade planer: :eusa_danc :eusa_clap http://www.ncwoodworker.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=3655&c=458

I put it to work immediately and love it. I can't thank everyone enought for all the advice. I believe every testiment now on how useful and important a jointer and planer are. Keep an eye out, I will keep my project photos current.

David

 

[walnutjerry]

ok, great help!! I have been looking and seen jointer/planer together. Which would you get first, the combo, the jointer, or the planer? I am looking at purchasing from Lowes, Home Depot, or Sears; any opinions on that? Thanks for you time and help!!

-David

David-----IMHO I would go with dedicated machines. If something does go wrong you will have 2 operations shut down with a combo. I have some sears machines I have been using for over 30 years. Table saw(12") and RAS I still use every day. My sears BS is still in operation----I have replaced the motor and wheel bearings and blade guide bearings on it though. I bought my 12" planer through sears but it was made by Belsaw(I replaced the infeed/ out feed rollers on it one time. The belt/disc sander is still operating with a replacement motor. I wore the lathe out----but it lasted over 20 years (with a replaced motor). I gave the 6" jointer to my son about 12 years ago and it is still working---but is very limited since it only has a 36" bed. There were no HD and Lowes at that time.

The sears machines made in the 70's were good for serious hobbyist. If you want machines geared to making a living at woodworking then get away from Sears, Lowes, and HD.

All that said it still depends on what your goals are-----buy according to what you need to do what you want to do. When that is decided then buy the best you can afford the first time.

Jerry