King DORK Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Have one of these on the way that my wife surprised me with. Been picking up equipment for a small home workshop (planer, jointer, bandsaw, belt/spindle sander, etc) and this is the planer that I really wanted after reading more reviews and watching more videos than I can remember. How are y'all's experiences with this planer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 It is loud but that is expected from a straight knife bench top planer. I would recommend getting a helical head kit for the 735x as soon as you can. It cuts down on noise, improves blade life, and provides a better quality cut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Awesome planer, have mine since it came out. I use the Bosch 12v to plane doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King DORK Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 So, I knew that my wife was "surprising " me with this planer. When I picked it up I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did it come with the in feed and out feed tables but also included the Dewalt mobile stand as a bonus. I would've built a stand but definitely will not complain. Got it together. Can't wait to get some projects going at home. Unfortunately the orthopedic surgeon is making a project of me. Lol. Torn labrum & rotator cuff surgery this past Tuesday has me sidelined for approximately 6 months. Then I turn right back around and have the other operated on. When it rains it pours. All good things to those who wait I guess........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycrossover Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 It is loud but that is expected from a straight knife bench top planer. I would recommend getting a helical head kit for the 735x as soon as you can. It cuts down on noise, improves blade life, and provides a better quality cut.What you say is true. Would you say that the cost of converting a new 735x would be better spent on buying a helical head planer in the first place? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 8 hours ago, Mycrossover said: What you say is true. Would you say that the cost of converting a new 735x would be better spent on buying a helical head planer in the first place? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk A unit that already comes with helical head is probably a dedicated floor unit with larger capacity and better build quality. You are probably looking at over $2000 for one with a helical head vs the cost of the DeWALT plus the cost of Shellix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King DORK Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 The Shelix was already on my radar before getting the planer. Quite an impressive setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 1:31 PM, King DORK said: The Shelix was already on my radar before getting the planer. Quite an impressive setup! Personally I would save and get a dedicated floor unit planer but that is just my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycrossover Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 A unit that already comes with helical head is probably a dedicated floor unit with larger capacity and better build quality. You are probably looking at over $2000 for one with a helical head vs the cost of the DeWALT plus the cost of ShellixNot at all. Look at Cutech. They just sell portable planers and jointers. Almost all imports come from the same plant.That plant made the Steel city and the older, better Ridgid. There are basically 3 tiers of quality. Cutech imports them all and supplies parts for other brands that came from the same place. Their top model is in the $600- $700 range. You can get it with steel or carbide cutters on a spiral drum. You can get a lesser model with a spiral multi bit head, as well. The reviews are good and I think they are in Amazon as well as direct.. Why buy something to convert for the same money as one that has it all? I forget if the plant is in China or Taiwan.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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