So I'm in the market for a new planer after my old delta model from Lowes has pooped out. It was never quite right, the boards would come out slightly thicker on one side, and snipe was a big issue. So I'm kinda happy to be looking for another.
I'm looking at the dewalt 735 with the in and out tables, but wondering if with another portable I'm going to run into the same sort of issues (and I've read the blades chip and wear very easily).
I am considering also the grizzly G0453P 15" 3 HP 220V Planer, Polar Bear Series®
I know it's way more machine, but I'm not sure if I need all that. I hardly ever use the full 12.5" of the one I'm replacing.. actually, with my purposes I usually feed through wood less than 4" wide.
My only concern with the different planers is that I do use it a lot... I've got a couple orders coming up where I'm going to easily be running about 300 bf of walnut. I do hope to build my drums full time eventually, and I plane all the staves to thickness as a first step. Would it be worth it for the more industrial machine, or is the dewalt going to suit my needs?
Anyone upgraded from a portable to a 400+ pounder? What are the real differences other than size and weight and power? Also, I have a shop just under 300sf so every big tool I add I really have to think about.
I've not used anything other than my old delta, so no sure what to compare to.
Thanks for any input!
I'm looking at the dewalt 735 with the in and out tables, but wondering if with another portable I'm going to run into the same sort of issues (and I've read the blades chip and wear very easily).
I am considering also the grizzly G0453P 15" 3 HP 220V Planer, Polar Bear Series®
I know it's way more machine, but I'm not sure if I need all that. I hardly ever use the full 12.5" of the one I'm replacing.. actually, with my purposes I usually feed through wood less than 4" wide.
My only concern with the different planers is that I do use it a lot... I've got a couple orders coming up where I'm going to easily be running about 300 bf of walnut. I do hope to build my drums full time eventually, and I plane all the staves to thickness as a first step. Would it be worth it for the more industrial machine, or is the dewalt going to suit my needs?
Anyone upgraded from a portable to a 400+ pounder? What are the real differences other than size and weight and power? Also, I have a shop just under 300sf so every big tool I add I really have to think about.
I've not used anything other than my old delta, so no sure what to compare to.
Thanks for any input!