A rant -- sort of . . . . .

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  • steve-norrell
    Veteran Member
    • Apr 2006
    • 1001
    • The Great Land - Alaska
    • BT3100-1

    #1

    A rant -- sort of . . . . .

    Don't get me wrong! I love my DW735 thickness planer.

    I do, however, have one minor complaint. The table extensions that you attach to the front and back of the planer are not level with the table under the cutting blades.

    I know, I should use a sled -- and will. But, for the price they charge for this thing (even though I got mine at a gloat-worthy price) you would think that either they could do a better job of machining the part so they are much closer to being in alignment or provide some kind of a leveling mechanism. For example, if the screws by which you attach the table were excentric, some measure of adjustment would be possible. Another possibility would be a screw mechanism to raise and lower the extension tables.

    Thanks for letting me rant - - and I will still fight you for my planer.

    Regards, Steve
  • dbhost
    Slow and steady
    • Apr 2008
    • 9515
    • League City, Texas
    • Ryobi BT3100

    #2
    At least they HAVE tables available... My AP1301 doesn't even have the option...
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    • steve-norrell
      Veteran Member
      • Apr 2006
      • 1001
      • The Great Land - Alaska
      • BT3100-1

      #3
      A slightly reduced rant . . . . .

      There is a small opportunity for adjustment of the tables because the holes in the table brackets (Part #2) are elongated vertically allowing for a small amount of up-and-down adjustment. All that is necessary is to loosen the attachment screws (Part #3), adjust the table (no number) and retighten the screws.

      In exhaustive ten minute study, I was able to noticeably improve the alignment and hopefully reduce snipe, at least for small parts, until I get the sled built.

      Regards, Steve
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      • sweensdv
        Veteran Member
        • Dec 2002
        • 2872
        • WI
        • Baileigh TS-1040P-50

        #4
        Interesting, I've never had a single problem with the infeed/outfeed tables on my DW735 or any other working part of the machine for that matter. For the most part, I consistently get snipe free results with this planer.

        Although I seem to be in a minority on this point, I've also never had a problem with the factory knives either.
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        • steve-norrell
          Veteran Member
          • Apr 2006
          • 1001
          • The Great Land - Alaska
          • BT3100-1

          #5
          Originally posted by sweensdv
          Interesting, I've never had a single problem with the infeed/outfeed tables on my DW735 or any other working part of the machine for that matter. For the most part, I consistently get snipe free results with this planer.

          Although I seem to be in a minority on this point, I've also never had a problem with the factory knives either.
          Some guys are just lucky. As they say, "If it weren't for bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all."

          I haven't noticed any problem with the factory knives, but its really too early for me to comment on that issue.

          Regards, Steve

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          • drumpriest
            Veteran Member
            • Feb 2004
            • 3338
            • Pittsburgh, Pa, USA.
            • Powermatic PM 2000

            #6
            My tables needed adjusting, but seem ok, so far it's been a great planer...
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