I purchased the 735 a few years ago and after about a year later I install the shelix helical cutter head. Very big difference; much much quieter and the planning is far more superior.
I’m planning on getting a shelix very soon and I can’t wait. You can buy a vertical ejection conversion now. Supposed to help with dust collection and sound.
I think you'll like the Shelix head. I wouldn't do the vertical ejection chute though. Too inconvenient to lose that resting spot for lumber as you work. Best to you.
I've got this same planner and find that I frequently have to clean the roller heads with mineral spirits and keep the table surface slick with paste wax otherwise boards will stall and have a tough time getting pulled through. Overall, happy with mine. Also want to say your content is really great and presented in a very enjoyable format. Keep it up, I can see your channel really taking off. Take care.
Strong work! Great video and very informative. I recently heard that the chip ejection fan also helps a little bit with motor cooling. Removing it may have contributed to your thermal overload problem potentially. I haven’t gotten a chance to get in mine and actually look though. Anyways. Great presentation style. Thank you for posting
@@ferrariboy150 thanks for the kind words. I just took the chip ejection fan off as a test. I ran one board through, and realized it didn't improve the noise, so I put the fan back on. The thermal overload issue is actually a common complaint with the 735, but probably a little worse with the Shelix head. Thanks again.
Hi very nice presentation and I really enjoyed it. I have two questions. 1- I do not have any available space for a planer in my garage and I live in Southern California by the beach. I was wondering if I put my planer on a cart with wheels , make a plywood cover for the cart with five sides and put the cover on the top of the cart and in addition put a cover like barbecue cover over it , would it be protected from rust ? 2- Can I run 2X4 vertically through planer ? I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
Thanks so much! In Southern California you might be able to get away with storing a planer outside. I think the 735 planer would be reasonably rust proof, because there's no cast iron. And yes you can run 2x4's on edge. It works quite nicely. Best to you!
I've been thinking about either upgrading my 735x to Shelix, or just taking the leap and buying a proper heavy duty planer. I'm just a hobbyist and don't tend to make large projects, so perhaps the Shelix upgrade is worthwhile. I have a Powermatic jointer with a helical head on it, and I do love the way it works. I've had it like 3 years now and still haven't had need to rotate a single cutter.
Yeah, that's a tough decision. The Shelix upgrade does produce excellent results, but the universal motor is underpowered on the 735. I switched to a Jet 20" helical, and haven't used the DeWalt since. I do a lot of big projects like desks and tables, so it made sense for me. It can also take off 1/16" per pass on the Jet, vs. 1/32" on the DeWalt with Shelix. Good luck deciding!
I seriously debated going that route. Infinity makes some nice carbide replacement knives. They are still pretty expensive, and you only get one sharp edge, as opposed to 4 with the Shelix. Plus, if you get knicks in the cutters, you just rotate a couple of them. I'd be interested in your experience if you upgrade. Best to you.
Remove the fam and the motor will over heat. Add a vent tube to the power switch housing. Help cool the thermocoupler. The housing heats up and makes it trip easier.
Thanks for the ideas. I'm not looking to make those types of mods. I sold the DeWalt and bought a 20" 5hp planer. It's not perfect, but at least there's enough power. Best to you.
I just bought this tool with the lux cutter. Havent received them yet, but i wish i learned about it being underpowered for the helical head. Have you heard of changing the breaker on these?
I replaced my overload breaker at one point, but it didn't seem to make much difference. Still probably the best bet in this price category. A 5hp industrial planer is a lot more $$$
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker i just saw a 3hp 15" benchtop grizzly planer. I think im going to return the dewalt and lux cutter, spend a few hundred more and get something bigger that wont pop.
Good observation. While that may be true, it's too much of a pain to do. It's a common complaint with bench top planers, including my Laguna PX12. Best to you.
I get what I call slug trails. Just shiny lines that run the length of the board. I only see them in low raking light. They are essentially scallops, but they're so shallow, a quick sanding with 120 grit removes them. So much better than tearout for me. Best to you.
I purchased the 735 a few years ago and after about a year later I install the shelix helical cutter head. Very big difference; much much quieter and the planning is far more superior.
Yes those Shelix heads are amazing. I have one on my jointer too. Best to you.
I’m planning on getting a shelix very soon and I can’t wait. You can buy a vertical ejection conversion now. Supposed to help with dust collection and sound.
I think you'll like the Shelix head. I wouldn't do the vertical ejection chute though. Too inconvenient to lose that resting spot for lumber as you work. Best to you.
I've got this same planner and find that I frequently have to clean the roller heads with mineral spirits and keep the table surface slick with paste wax otherwise boards will stall and have a tough time getting pulled through. Overall, happy with mine.
Also want to say your content is really great and presented in a very enjoyable format. Keep it up, I can see your channel really taking off. Take care.
I agree about waxing the tables, very important. Thanks for the nice comment.
Strong work! Great video and very informative.
I recently heard that the chip ejection fan also helps a little bit with motor cooling. Removing it may have contributed to your thermal overload problem potentially.
I haven’t gotten a chance to get in mine and actually look though.
Anyways. Great presentation style. Thank you for posting
@@ferrariboy150 thanks for the kind words. I just took the chip ejection fan off as a test. I ran one board through, and realized it didn't improve the noise, so I put the fan back on. The thermal overload issue is actually a common complaint with the 735, but probably a little worse with the Shelix head. Thanks again.
I may have been a little harsh on this planer, it is pretty good for a benchtop model.
I upgraded to the straight carbide blades and that was ten or more years ago. They do hold up very well and are worth the cost.
Sounds like that was a great upgrade for you. What brand did you go with Danny? And are they one edge or two edge blades? Thanks
I'd like to know this too. Seems your blades have lasted years.
I just bought one, hope to use it soon. You did a helpful and honest review - thanks.
Thanks! Enjoy your new planer.
Hi very nice presentation and I really enjoyed it. I have two questions. 1- I do not have any available space for a planer in my garage and I live in Southern California by the beach. I was wondering if I put my planer on a cart with wheels , make a plywood cover for the cart with five sides and put the cover on the top of the cart and in addition put a cover like barbecue cover over it , would it be protected from rust ? 2- Can I run 2X4 vertically through planer ? I would appreciate your input. Thanks.
Thanks so much! In Southern California you might be able to get away with storing a planer outside. I think the 735 planer would be reasonably rust proof, because there's no cast iron. And yes you can run 2x4's on edge. It works quite nicely. Best to you!
Its a decent LT review, thx. For $5-600 this is a very good machine.
I agree, still one of the best machines for the money.
600.00 that's it?!
I've been thinking about either upgrading my 735x to Shelix, or just taking the leap and buying a proper heavy duty planer. I'm just a hobbyist and don't tend to make large projects, so perhaps the Shelix upgrade is worthwhile. I have a Powermatic jointer with a helical head on it, and I do love the way it works. I've had it like 3 years now and still haven't had need to rotate a single cutter.
Yeah, that's a tough decision. The Shelix upgrade does produce excellent results, but the universal motor is underpowered on the 735. I switched to a Jet 20" helical, and haven't used the DeWalt since. I do a lot of big projects like desks and tables, so it made sense for me. It can also take off 1/16" per pass on the Jet, vs. 1/32" on the DeWalt with Shelix. Good luck deciding!
Very good review!
Thanks Guy!
Excellent video. Thank you!
No problem, thanks for checking it out.
Very helpful!
Thanks Bob!
See how this planer holds up after 10 years of use, including some modifications and replaced parts.
Why not buy straight carbide blades as a compromise?
I seriously debated going that route. Infinity makes some nice carbide replacement knives. They are still pretty expensive, and you only get one sharp edge, as opposed to 4 with the Shelix. Plus, if you get knicks in the cutters, you just rotate a couple of them.
I'd be interested in your experience if you upgrade. Best to you.
Remove the fam and the motor will over heat.
Add a vent tube to the power switch housing. Help cool the thermocoupler. The housing heats up and makes it trip easier.
Thanks for the ideas. I'm not looking to make those types of mods. I sold the DeWalt and bought a 20" 5hp planer. It's not perfect, but at least there's enough power. Best to you.
I just bought this tool with the lux cutter. Havent received them yet, but i wish i learned about it being underpowered for the helical head. Have you heard of changing the breaker on these?
I replaced my overload breaker at one point, but it didn't seem to make much difference. Still probably the best bet in this price category. A 5hp industrial planer is a lot more $$$
@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker i just saw a 3hp 15" benchtop grizzly planer. I think im going to return the dewalt and lux cutter, spend a few hundred more and get something bigger that wont pop.
I found a used dw735 that is 12years old that was used buy a home hobbyist ... it looks on good shape is it worth buying or just too old ? thanks :)
In all likelihood a fresh set of blades and some wax for the beds will get it planing like new. Maybe test it before you take it home? Best to you.
Your statement is not correct on the outfield table you can fold it up if you raise the blades.
Good observation. While that may be true, it's too much of a pain to do. It's a common complaint with bench top planers, including my Laguna PX12. Best to you.
The thing is - that exhaust port has ONE, spring loaded pin to remove it. Just take it off if you want to store the planer.
Anyone else getting streaking or scallops?
I get what I call slug trails. Just shiny lines that run the length of the board. I only see them in low raking light. They are essentially scallops, but they're so shallow, a quick sanding with 120 grit removes them. So much better than tearout for me. Best to you.