Dewalt planer ?

[npregion2]

Someone I know has a dewalt DW734 planer I know he bought it about 2 years ago and rarely used it. The planer was kept in his garage and is completely full of rust you can’t even turn the depth adjustment. He told me that if I wanted the planer he would sell it to me for $75.00. What could I use to break down the rust or should I not even try to mess with it?

[tommyt654]

WD-40 or Navel Jelly should work as well as a really fine steel wool to help with both of those.

[Uncle Hook]

I own that same model and I think you will be happy with it if you don't mind putting in the time to clean up the rust. From your description it's hard to judge how much effort that will be. If the blades need to be replaced you might need to spend another $50.00 so I would check out prices and factor that into your decision. At some point it may make sense to pass this one up and look at another planer.

I don't think I would buy the planer without first trying some penetrating oil to free up the crank mechanism and make sure you can get that working ok. An allen wrench is used to remove the hex bolt that holds the crank shaft handle in place.

[dbhost]

I wouldn't buy the thing if the guy can't get it going with some penetrating oil. Letting a tool rust up like that in a mere 2 years is a not so good indicator of how well this person takes care of his stuff...

Then again, if you can get it going and cleaned up, it might just be a great bargain!

[npregion2]

Thanks everyone, I have the Ryobi planer now it has served me well, maybe I will offer him $50.00 and take a shot at cleaning it up

[drillman88]

Maybe you should offer to take it conditionally.
If you can get it going pay then not before.You'll have nothing to loose but time and maybe your patience.Shouldn't be a problem, he knows he let it get that way.

[Bigbit]

My biggest concern would be the motor... If everything else is that corroded...

[jhart]

I'd probably offer to just take it off his hands for nothing. What's he going to do with it? Throw it away at some point? He obviously doesn't take care of his tools. I wouldn't pay him anything for it. You're the one taking all of the risk, as well as the time and energy to try and get it up and running again.

[Armini]

Thanks everyone, I have the Ryobi planer now it has served me well, maybe I will offer him $50.00 and take a shot at cleaning it up

The blades will basically be a write-off, probably not worth the cost to sharpen from such a poor state. The only risk here is the motor, and they do surprisingly well compared to most parts. It will be a lot of work, but I have done comparable for vintage tools. A combination of electrolysis, a selective chelation agent (like Evapo-Rust) and gentle budding can do some dramatic stuff.

[npregion2]

you guys are great and always give good advice thanks to everyone.