I have a chance to buy a Dewalt Model 733 planer for $200.00. Amazon.com reviews look pretty good, but I'm looking for some input from folks on here. Any experience?
Craig
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I guess it depends on what condition its in. Does it come with any spare blades? Go take a look and get the seller to show it operating, look at the surface it produces and check for a nicks in the knives. Also check if it includes a dust collector hood, you dont really want to operate without one as TPs kick out a heck of a lot of chips and dust.
Not sure where you are but here in phx there are allways loads of planers on CL. You can usually pick one up for around $150. Theres a DW733 on there now including new blades, dust collector and a rolling cart for $175.Jon
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DW733, that's not the current model but its always gotten top notch reviews.
Heavy sucker, tho, but not as heavy as their current models (734 and 735)
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Got one and it performs virtually snipe-free.Don, aka Pappy,
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I've had the 733 for about 3 or 4 years. Works beautifully. No snipe unless I don't support long boards right. My only complaint is with the height gauge, as it's very small to read. New blades are not that expensive as I remember. Mine came with an extra set, but I had looked up what they cost before I bought it.
As stated before, the dust hood is a must.
The newer ones use a two speed approach. Haven't used one with two speeds, but haven't felt the need for using one either. The single speed seems to work fine for my purposes.Joe
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