Dewalt DW733

[ragswl4]

I am thinking of giving up on my Grizzly planer due to the amount of snipe and inablility to reduce or eliminate it. Tried all the tricks with table adjustments, extended infeed/outfeed table, etc...

I still get 2" of snipe at both ends of the board. Didn't used to be such a problem but now I am experiencing about 15% waste due to this and processing 300+ board feet of lumber through the planer is starting to add up in $$. The wood is $7.50 a board foot.

So, found this on CraigsList for $225, maybe go for $200. Is this a way to go or am I just fooling myself? Planer seemed to get good reviews, little to no snipe and good planing.

[sweensdv]

That planer is an older discontinued DeWalt model. It was a good performer in its day but current technology in planers has passed it by. Have you considered looking into reconditioned planers?

[jhart]

Have that same model and am super pleased with it. Only time I get snipe is if I don't support a longer run properly. Should be a good buy at around $200-225.

[Warren]

I feel the same as Joe. Mine performs very well after years of use. I think it's a great deal if you can score it for $200.

[messmaker]

I have the same model. Very happy with it.

[Uncle Hook]

I also have the same model and am very pleased with it.

[Pappy]

Five for five...go for it at $200!

[ragswl4]

Well went and looked. Appeared to have been used very little, it ran but has no dust hood which I used as a detractor. Offered $150 and he never blinked, said "Sold".

Came with a sturdy homemade stand on casters. Got her home and fired it up and ran a board through. I was totally amazed that there was no snipe (not even a hint) and the surface of the wood is near finish ready. A totally different machine than the Grizzly I have. I be thrilled.

Thanks to all who gave feedback and as usual, the members here are invaluable in providing great information.

[Pappy]

2 listings on Amazon for the dust hood.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_...p%5F4%3ADeWalt

[ragswl4]

Thanks, gonna need one. As with most planers, it throws a lot of chips.