Thank you. I really appreciate the very detailed comparison. I have been shopping for a planer over the last few weeks have been doing my homework. I never used one so there was a lot to learn. I have been comparing brands, figuring out the blade differences and learning about the "extra" stuff that makes using these so great. I almost made a mistake and ordered a cheaper Craftsman two blade and quickly canceled it when I mentioned it to a couple of people and they suggested upgrading to three blade at minimum (Whew that was close). This meant more research before I invest more. I was unsure about going with the DW735X or the 734 (as it is on sale more) but I love the added finishing cuts per inch, the thicker more sturdy bolts and the upgraded blower. Those are worth the extra right there. Plus I like the measuring depth gauge, although I don't know if that was as important as the finishing cut. This is the first video I saw that has done such a great comparison. No kidding. Some of the caparisons were completely lame and I knew there was more than just the width, extra blades and the trays. This was really great.
I appreciate that. Since I actually bought both, and had them side by side, I figured that the direct comparison would be useful, and it's proven to be one of my most popular videos. Appreciate the compliment.
Is the 735 worth the price? Depends on you. If you operate your planer more than ten hours a month I think it is likely worth the increase in price over the rest of the tabletop planers. If you use a planer less, buy a less expensive option. I got a Ryobi AP10 when they first came out. It's gotta be close to 35 years old. One set of brushes (altho it's due for another), two sets of blades. I get the blades resharpened when req'd and keep a tuned-up pair on hand at all times. I don't plane as much as I used to, but can see a need to up my time with the machine as I move on to lighter weight projects...something to do with age and knowing your limits. When my Ryobi dies, I will have it bronzed (just kidding...maybe) and look hard and long at the 735, as well as some of the more inexpensive units equipped with insert style cutting heads. Based on the $350 purchase price in the late nineties, the Ryobi has cost me more in blades and sharpening than it's original price. I can only hope my next one can follow that act.
Great vid, thanks for sharing. I am learning about planers before investing in my first one. The DW 735 so far seems to be my best option. Cheers from the Mighty Alberta - Canada!!!
I've got the 735X, love it except i wish it came factory fitted with a helical cutter, as i use a lot of Jarrah and the knives scream as Jarrah is super hard, it cuts pine like butter, but not a fan of Pine except Huon Pine. Good video, well presented. Cheers
Good review and first time seeing these two compared. The 1/2” difference is nothing in my mind. The 735 looks 100% more solid. Does the head lock on the 734 move the setting slightly when locking it down?
Thank you for this thorough side-by-side! Stepping into the planing world for the first time, I feel ready to purchase my 735x! The finishing pass option is what sold me.
Thanks for this video,I have been looking at buying a new planer,I am a DeWalt fan and was looking at the 734 but noticed the 735,I will go with the 735 but like I said I have never owned a planer so how does the depth gauge work,this is all new to me,thanks again.
Came across your channel and really liked your comparison video. It was very thorough and you answered all of my questions. As someone getting back into wood working, I like to buy tools for the long run and I've been leaning towards the 735x. The 1/2" may or may not make a difference, but the dual speed and helical cutter head upgrade (if I decide to add that at a later date) are what sold me. Excellent content. Cheers.
I had the 734 for the last several years. Always, always getting clogged biggest pain in the butt I wish I had gone with the 735 but will be upgrading later this year. I like the idea of the blower but still not sure how I’m going to set up the dust collection for it
I eliminated any dust collection, and just have a hose going into a bucket. That's turned out to work better then an hooking it to actual dust collection.
I just purchased the DW735 I haven't yet used it as I was a dummy and threw my back out unloading it from my car, Not to mention all the rain we have had here in Kentucky.
I am new to woodworking. My wife as a gift bought me the 735X for my birthday . I’m confused on what the turret setting should be and what that is used for. Are you able to explain to me what that’s for and where I should have it set?
The turret stops are simply the depth stops, so if you want to plane your material to a thickness of .5 inches, set it to 1/2 inch. Simple as that. It may not be exactly calibrated, so you may need to adjust the screw a bit, but it's a handy setting.
The problem with their service centers they are far away so if you have a problem YOU have to ship it out to a service center. Most service centers won't even try to help you over the phone.
This is an excellent review and comparison. Another thing to consider is the difference in how the cutting head is supported. The 735's 4 support columns are much beefier than those used in the 734 (and similar planers from other brands). In addition, the 734 uses a thin metal 'bridge' at the top of the planer to bind the 4 support columns together. This helps prevent the planer from flexing from side to side or front to back. (Similar models from other companies often use plastic, instead of metal, for this bridge.) The 734's cutting head then moves up and down as needed, suspended by the support columns. The 735 has a completely different design. It's 'bridge' is much beefier and the cutting head is built into it. This is a much more rigid design. Because of these differences, the cutting head will flex less with the 735 than it will with the 734. The 735 is a better, more robust, design than the 734. It should provide more reliability and superior cut quality.
Dewalt must be run by corporate bean counters to not include an infeed outfeed table with the 735. There are many cheaper options with spiral head cutters that do include the infeed/outfeed tables. I'm either going with the Grizzly or Oliver helical cutter head models for not much more expensive. The four sided carbide cutters are a much smarter option. The 735 could be a good unit if it came with a Shelix helical cutter head and the infeed/outfeed tables. Dewalt once again chooses greed over quality and it's costing them custom's.
Dewalt must be run by idiot bean counter's. Why would you sell a planner without blades and the infeed, outfeed tables? Just greed I guess. I'm buying the grizzly with the helical cutter head for $840. This kind of cooperate greed will loose customers.
Dewalt must be run by idiot bean counter's. Why would you sell a planner without blades and the infeed, outfeed tables? Just greed I guess. I'm buying the grizzly with the helical cutter head for $840. This kind of cooperate greed will loose customers.
I wish I would’ve bought the 735 instead of the 734. I feel like I’m always fixing something on my planer. One question I wish you would have mentioned but I can look it up. It was what’s the weight difference? Thanks for the video
I have a 735 and the only good thing that I can say about it is the dust extraction. Have it connected to a dust bag from a leaf blower. The feed rollers only work if your depth of cut is less than 1/16th of an inch., under that work fine. Have tried cleaning them but hasn't helped. De Walt customer service was no help at all. SAVE YOUR MONEY and buy a cheap Harbor Freight planer if you want something that works!
I don’t want to be rude , but when someone starts out by asking me to click on subscribe etc I immediately get turned off. Here’s why. By now most anyone watching you tube knows how it works. If I like your channel , I’ll like and subscribe you don’t need to ask Some really successful you tubers have never asked for a like and subscribe and are really popular. Thank you.
I no longer do woodworking as my eyes have gotten really bad. I've owned and used both of these in the past and maintained both quite well. There is one more difference between the two models. The 735 has a resale value of about $200 less than on-sale retail price, whereas the 734 resale value was under $100.00. Everybody wants a (well-maintained) 735.
I am in the market to buy a new planer, and i have narrowed it down to three. This video goes a long way if i choose a Dewalt. Great video. Good job on the presentation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! I recorded this video 7 months ago, and I still recommend the 735 over the 734. Actually, I've come to realize that I don't even need to connect the 735 to my dust collection, as the blower does an awesome job of removing sawdust. Best of luck no matter what you choose!
hi there - can you tell me how you would plane the edges of wood? thanks! for pieces of wood over 6 inches? .. #newbie what are the options... thanks again. @SothpawDesigns youtube.com/@SothpawDesigns
Thanks for the video. Let me just say for any wood workers out there: I’ve been woodworking since 1979 and in my own shop since 1997. I bought the 735 in 2001 and plane on average 300 board feet per year primarily Ash 65%, Black Walnut 25% and 10% mixed woods from Pine to Grey Elm. This is a garage unit that deals with all the ambient temperatures from 100°F to -15°F and it takes the abuse. I haven’t even had to replace brushes nor anything else just disassemble every 3 to 5 years to clean it up, reapply lubricant and ready to go again. Blades are cheap ($40ish for 6) easy to change and can be flipped and if chipped can be staggered to eliminate the chip. They last around 500 board feet before being flipped over and I always use the 179 speed. As the video stated, you’re getting a 220 or better finish on the boards so there is literally no reason to add a helix cutter to reduce your cutting depth and stress your motor - the design is already perfect. The only thing I’ve changed is I added a Wixey Indicator to nail the depth to the nearest thousandth of an inch. There you have it a 22+ year testimony. Wood Working is a long-term relationship, and you need your base tools to last and the DeWalt 735 makes the grade. Be Safe - Enjoy your hobby.
I have had a 734 for years; but I rarely use it anymore. The problem is the knives. Dewalt Knives seem to fold over with little effort. I'm tired of sharpening and buying them. Anyone know a compatible set of blades that aren't made of tinfoil?
I have a porter cable planer similar in design to the 12.5 inch Dewalt. I have ran a lot of board feet through it. It has done a really good job, and if you pay attention to what your doing there is almost no snipe... Folks, I'm not a youtuber, I'm not sponsored from no one, and I don't have a million dollar shop either. I love dewalt tools! Don't get me wrong here... with respect to this guy and his video, you don't have to spend major money on any tools. One of my favorite sayings is "a good auto painter can use spray-bombs and have great results, but the other guy can have 2 million dollars worth of equipment and can't get metal chair to look right." Just sayin....
I also have the porter cable planer, love it. I'm not a Dewalt fan, I find that they are just a lot of flash and less function type of company with ridiculous price tags to go along with their flash. I also agree that snipe is almost non existent if you take your time, and you will get snipe on any machine no matter what the company says about their product lol.
I also started with the Porter Cable. Then later upgraded to the 735. After using both, I wish I had gone Dewalt from the start. Also the 734 and the porter cable are not comparable. The 734 is an upgrade from the porter cable in build quality. It has three blades and a two bar top. So they are similar looking but not really in the same ballpark when you look under the sheet metal. And the 735 is a class of its own. The porter cable got me started and it definitely worked but it is no way even close to the 735 or the 734 for that matter. Just my opinion for those shopping right now. For a planer just go ahead and get the 735 and you will save money in the long run because you are most likely gonna get one anyway. No need in wasting the money on the lesser machine to start. The porter cable will have snipe. At least with mine you can do all the setup you want but you are going to get 2 1/2 inches of snipe. I tried it all from sacrificial boards to putting the tables on an angle and everything between. Still had snipe. The 735 has snipe as well but it is way less pronounced and can be worked with and even eliminated. I guess I was one of those who ran all that bf through the porter cable and never figured it out. Lol. Get the 735 and thank me later.
There’s certainly truth to knowing how to use tools properly. However that’s not the point of the video. It’s a comparison and there are more and more people everyday that want to do less themselves and ask more of their machines. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing but usually the more expensive and fancier tool will do things better, faster, and easier. Also the shelix cutter head that can be swapped into the 735 is another level up. It makes the makes the cuts even cleaner and the tool way quieter while cutting. Again it’s not necessary, but another step up in functionality. The better and faster a planet cuts accurately, the less sanding needs to be done. And who lives sanding? I’m glad you’re happy with your planer so obviously this video wasn’t made for you.
Tools itself is not an issue,skill is and yes of course a good quality tool helps you do a better job,same way you can relay with some vehicles to last over 200 000 miles and not others
I've used industrial grade planers my entire life. As a matter of fact my last 12" planer weighed 550lbs and had a 7.5hp motor. When I moved into my new shop I was more interested in cnc and laser work so I purchased a 735. Other than how much can be removed in a single pass the 735 works better than any planer I have ever owned. The shelix head helps tremendously.
I always hated swapping blades out on my lunchbox planer. I found it really finicky to get them set properly. The 735 blade changes are simply foolproof and i don't get why more people don't talk about how easy it is. That was the single biggest factor for me and i don't regret it. The only thing I don't care for is the wheel on the side for adjusting depth of cut. I find i rub/bump against it with my gut lol.
I ordered one of these off Amazon a few years back on a black Friday deal. Upon delivery notification, I found a very small box that obviously wasn't it. Since the UPS guy had just come, I was able to approach him and prove that he did not deliver the unit. It was deemed lost in the system, and insurance claimed. I then ordered another one from Lowe's the next day (if you can believe it for less than $450 at the time), and started using it. Then the other one from Amazon showed up the next day. I called and asked what Amazon wanted me to do with it, and they said since it was already claimed as lost, that I should just have a Merry Christmas and keep it. I will likely use the other one for parts, or perhaps make my own custom 13" jointer someday after following Matthias Wandel.
NIce review. I have the 735 and used to run it with a shop vac as well. The reason you had chips coming out of the front of the planer was that the blower was pushing more air than the shop vac could handle. When I upgraded to a Oneida Supercell and hooked the planer to the 4" hose, this stopped happening.
Is it the type 1 or the 12 ? It seems that since it is made in China (type 12) instead of Taiwan several users have experienced problems with the motor of this new version. You can see the type right next to the serial number. I'm asking you this because it's on a big discount here in Canada (-$220 off the regular price $899 canadian dollar). The demonstrator in store was Type 1 but the one I just bought is Type 12 so I wonder if I will return it. Has anyone experienced any issues with type 12 vs type 1? THANKS !
You dont mention snipe. My 734 gives me 3" of snipe off everything i put through it. The in and out tables are absolutely aligned, I take great care to keep everything level. But still its an amateur machine.
The DeWalt makes a good machine but my old cast iron Delta has already lasted me 1/2 a life time and I know it will last me a full life time. For the price of the 735 you could almost have bought yourself a good used cast iron machine - unless you need the portability.
Worked on a project recently where the owner builder loved using reclaimed timber. In Australia, so most reclaimed timber is old dry eucalyptus and really hard stuff to work. He bought a 735 and we basically killed the regular blades on a couple of shallow passes, the edges were totally flogged out. He upgraded to the spiral tungsten carbide head and it plowed through anything we threw at it. Doesn’t like nails though! Otherwise, it hasn’t balked at even old iron bark, brush box, blue gum etc. so long as you don’t go crazy on the depth of cut.
Nice review. I'm not sure I've seen a side by side comparison before. I bought a 734 myself last year and don't regret it. I think I might have gone with the 735 if I didn't have to think about dollars and cents, but it'll be interesting to see if ever my eye wanders over to the 735 or another upgrade in the coming year or two. Thanks for this!!!
Good info! I have the 734 and have been running it for about 4 years. No major problems. As a frugal woodworker, I’ll stick to the 734. As you said, the 735 does have better dust collection for small shops though.
I used my 734 for almost a decade and put thousands of board feet through it. Fantastic machine. After a decade it was showing it's age and there was a sale on the 735 so I bought one and sold my 734. I haven't put many boards through the 735 yet. but I have to say, I prefer the 734. The 735 is good, but has some irritating features like the exhaust port being as inconveniently placed as they could make it. Instead of being on the side, it's smack dab in the middle, preventing access to the wood coming out of the belt feed.
I run a 4 inch duct from my 735 and have zero issues with it. It has a nice sweeping 90° bend that goes to the side of the machine. Absolutely not in the way when done right.
@@rustic35 I did that too but I knocked the damn elbow and the dust port broke. It's only held on by a tiny bit of plastic. Very weak. Poor design in my view, the dust port should have vented from the top or side
Good video, watched it all but find it sad that the title page heading was a pic of the 735 with the title “ don’t waste your money”. That was misleading and angered me a little because that isn’t what you are really saying. Just keep a review/ comparison as just that. No need for click bait headings. To show no bad feelings I have subscribed because I liked your presentation.😊
19 years for a 735. I can't begin to imagine the board feet of wood I've run through mine. I did switch to an aftermarket straight blade that is a little thicker than the OEM blades and seem to last a bit longer. I can operate it continuously for over an hour planing 8-10" wide white oak or hickory with no problem. I've cleaned the feed rollers with 90% isopropanol maybe once a year. Every couple of years I open it up and blow out the roller chain that syncs the four posts. I wax the platten occasionally. Last year I added an iGauging DRO and I think I have just about the perfect small shop planer. I evaluated buying a Shellex head this year but for what I pay for HSS blades and that I am winding down my woodworking a bit, it wasn't worth the $400 cost. I had a Delta that was similar to the 734 and it was a snipe nightmare. My 735 has no snipe if I pay attention to feeding on a slight angle. The dust collection on the 735 is way superior.
i do like the dust blower or extractor on the 735 and i use a large trash can to collect my chips. i built the lid on my cnc router and put a shop vac filter on it so dust dont blow out. works great no shop vac needed
Terrific review! You did such a nice job explaining this since I have never used a benchtop planer before. I wondered what the differences were, for $100 more. I would definitely get the higher end model DW735X with the feed tables and extra blades. The depth gauge, the 2 speed, and the auto carriage lock for less splining, is worth it. I would also add the Byrd Shelix Helical Head to the Dewalt myself for another $400. Now you have the best!
Jerk. I got my 734 about 20 yrs ago for $250. I've replaced blades a few times and gotten some pretty good use. It doesn't like when the grain swirls, giving me some chips and I generally get some snipe at the end, but it works. Now I'm looking at the 735 and it's $600. I don't want to want it.
I want to really thank you because I'm considering getting a planner at some point. I know i'm gonna get a dewalt one, but I did not now about different models, and your review kinda shown me that I should get the 735x. I also really laught at your dust collection system because it is exactly the same as mine. I have the same shop vac, and also built a little cyclone attachement to prevent me changing my bags really often... So dust collection is def something i'm looking into. All other features are nice to have, and I think I better take the fool-proof automatic lock. I'm a pretty dumb guy.
I really appreciate that. Once I got a little more experience with the 735, I realized that the blower is so powerful that I really don't even need to hook it up to my shopvac. It blows right into a large bucket, which is easy to dispose of. I recorded this video several months ago, and I still stand by what I said before. I'd take the 735 any day of the week for the extra amount charged.
Just the manual carriage lock uas me sold on the 734. Automatic systems are all well and good sometimes... But if I'm trying to get a very precise design or measurement or whatnot knowing that it's not going to accidentally get bumped out of place is useful.
I bought the 735 over twenty years ago and have never had reason to doubt that choice. The blades now have a couple of nicks in them, but I plan on upgrading to a helical cutter head in the near future. Thanks for your time and effort in preparing this video. I guess we agree on my choice.
Having run several brands and sizes of planers over the years, both at home and at various cabinet and furniture shops I've worked in, I can confidently say that the extra 1/2 inch doesn't matter at all - until it does. When you have to run something bigger than your planer's capacity to satisfy the needs of a client, that extra capacity is invaluable. You and I can use our CNC routers to surface some of these projects, but we both know that is a lot slower than using a planer, and not everyone has a CNC at their disposal. As for the heads up comparison between these two planers, I thank you for doing it. I'm eyeballing the 735X right now (to replace a 20 year old Delta lunchbox planer) so I was very interested in the comparison. Something I would like to see is a further examination of the quality of cut on each of them - particularly when it comes to snipe. Keep up the great videos, and thank you for this one!
Agree wholeheartedly. I recently worked a project that needed a 12.25 inch surface, which worked with my 734, but it was tight. My biggest WOW on this new one was the 179 CPI level. Left a butter smooth finish. There was a little snipe on it, but I didn't do anything to mitigate it. Just let it run with no support to see how bad it would be . Very minor, but it was there. Appreciate the continued support!!
Currently, I have a RYOBY and I have been wanting to get a Dewalt. You just confirmed my need. One thing I like about my ROYOBY is the dust shute I put a blower on one side and suction on the other, it seems to make a difference. After double checking, it is actually a RIGID planer. But the same idea.
It's a good machine, so hopefully my comparison didn't turn people off from it. I just wanted to compare the differences between the two, since so many people (including myself) don't fully see the differences.
I bought the 735 and within a year it wouldn't plane for over 5 minutes without the breaker tripping. A year and a half in the motor burned out. I bought the Ridgid and it's been working like a horse ever since.
I have 2x 735's and have put probably 50,000 bdft through them - pine cedar oak walnut ash rock elm. They work good but would be good with these improvements: metal edges on the opening of the dust shroud, that opening should be larger (prone to clogs if you plane a lot of boards), and the fan should be metal and bigger. Occasionally I hit a loose knot that bumps around in the dust shroud and sometimes makes it to the fan, causing chips and cracks. I've replaced these more than once. These also tend to overheat if used for 30+ min, a bigger fan with more cooling power would go a long way. Finally the bed should be machine surfaced cast metal, the thin shit metal will get warped and scratched overtime from pressure, reducing precision.
Sir this machine can also produce wood molding sir? Thank you in advance for your answer sir
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Thank you. I really appreciate the very detailed comparison. I have been shopping for a planer over the last few weeks have been doing my homework. I never used one so there was a lot to learn. I have been comparing brands, figuring out the blade differences and learning about the "extra" stuff that makes using these so great. I almost made a mistake and ordered a cheaper Craftsman two blade and quickly canceled it when I mentioned it to a couple of people and they suggested upgrading to three blade at minimum (Whew that was close). This meant more research before I invest more. I was unsure about going with the DW735X or the 734 (as it is on sale more) but I love the added finishing cuts per inch, the thicker more sturdy bolts and the upgraded blower. Those are worth the extra right there. Plus I like the measuring depth gauge, although I don't know if that was as important as the finishing cut. This is the first video I saw that has done such a great comparison. No kidding. Some of the caparisons were completely lame and I knew there was more than just the width, extra blades and the trays. This was really great.
I appreciate that. Since I actually bought both, and had them side by side, I figured that the direct comparison would be useful, and it's proven to be one of my most popular videos. Appreciate the compliment.
Is the 735 worth the price? Depends on you. If you operate your planer more than ten hours a month I think it is likely worth the increase in price over the rest of the tabletop planers. If you use a planer less, buy a less expensive option.
I got a Ryobi AP10 when they first came out. It's gotta be close to 35 years old. One set of brushes (altho it's due for another), two sets of blades. I get the blades resharpened when req'd and keep a tuned-up pair on hand at all times. I don't plane as much as I used to, but can see a need to up my time with the machine as I move on to lighter weight projects...something to do with age and knowing your limits. When my Ryobi dies, I will have it bronzed (just kidding...maybe) and look hard and long at the 735, as well as some of the more inexpensive units equipped with insert style cutting heads.
Based on the $350 purchase price in the late nineties, the Ryobi has cost me more in blades and sharpening than it's original price. I can only hope my next one can follow that act.
Great vid, thanks for sharing. I am learning about planers before investing in my first one. The DW 735 so far seems to be my best option. Cheers from the Mighty Alberta - Canada!!!
I've got the 735X, love it except i wish it came factory fitted with a helical cutter, as i use a lot of Jarrah and the knives scream as Jarrah is super hard, it cuts pine like butter, but not a fan of Pine except Huon Pine. Good video, well presented. Cheers
Question, what happens if you move the speed selector lever on the 735 without the machine running? (As you appeared to do in the video at 5:47)
The next morning my Mowgwii had all become gremlins.
Trust me. You don’t want that.
Good review and first time seeing these two compared. The 1/2” difference is nothing in my mind. The 735 looks 100% more solid. Does the head lock on the 734 move the setting slightly when locking it down?
Not in my experience.
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I will muddle along with a Ryobi 3.25. It would have been nice to see well lighted close ups of the board faces.
Thank you for this thorough side-by-side! Stepping into the planing world for the first time, I feel ready to purchase my 735x! The finishing pass option is what sold me.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video,I have been looking at buying a new planer,I am a DeWalt fan and was looking at the 734 but noticed the 735,I will go with the 735 but like I said I have never owned a planer so how does the depth gauge work,this is all new to me,thanks again.
Came across your channel and really liked your comparison video. It was very thorough and you answered all of my questions. As someone getting back into wood working, I like to buy tools for the long run and I've been leaning towards the 735x. The 1/2" may or may not make a difference, but the dual speed and helical cutter head upgrade (if I decide to add that at a later date) are what sold me. Excellent content. Cheers.
Glad it was helpful!
I like the 735 better and just bought that one.
Thanks for the information boss. Keep these coming.
You bet. I've actually added a few more pieces of equipment to the shop. I'll probably do a couple of more reviews this summer.
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I had the 734 for the last several years. Always, always getting clogged biggest pain in the butt I wish I had gone with the 735 but will be upgrading later this year. I like the idea of the blower but still not sure how I’m going to set up the dust collection for it
I eliminated any dust collection, and just have a hose going into a bucket. That's turned out to work better then an hooking it to actual dust collection.
Thanks for the intel
I just purchased the DW735 I haven't yet used it as I was a dummy and threw my back out unloading it from my car, Not to mention all the rain we have had here in Kentucky.
I am new to woodworking.
My wife as a gift bought me the 735X for my birthday .
I’m confused on what the turret setting should be and what that is used for. Are you able to explain to me what that’s for and where I should have it set?
The turret stops are simply the depth stops, so if you want to plane your material to a thickness of .5 inches, set it to 1/2 inch. Simple as that. It may not be exactly calibrated, so you may need to adjust the screw a bit, but it's a handy setting.
The problem with their service centers they are far away so if you have a problem YOU have to ship it out to a service center. Most service centers won't even try to help you over the phone.
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You're welcome
This is an excellent review and comparison. Another thing to consider is the difference in how the cutting head is supported. The 735's 4 support columns are much beefier than those used in the 734 (and similar planers from other brands). In addition, the 734 uses a thin metal 'bridge' at the top of the planer to bind the 4 support columns together. This helps prevent the planer from flexing from side to side or front to back. (Similar models from other companies often use plastic, instead of metal, for this bridge.) The 734's cutting head then moves up and down as needed, suspended by the support columns. The 735 has a completely different design. It's 'bridge' is much beefier and the cutting head is built into it. This is a much more rigid design.
Because of these differences, the cutting head will flex less with the 735 than it will with the 734. The 735 is a better, more robust, design than the 734. It should provide more reliability and superior cut quality.
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Dewalt must be run by corporate bean counters to not include an infeed outfeed table with the 735. There are many cheaper options with spiral head cutters that do include the infeed/outfeed tables. I'm either going with the Grizzly or Oliver helical cutter head models for not much more expensive. The four sided carbide cutters are a much smarter option. The 735 could be a good unit if it came with a Shelix helical cutter head and the infeed/outfeed tables. Dewalt once again chooses greed over quality and it's costing them custom's.
Thank you for the information. I've been shopping around for a planer and have been looking at these 2.
Mark the center of your wood on both ends of your blank and center punch it so you can put the points in and turn your blank round first.
Dewalt must be run by idiot bean counter's. Why would you sell a planner without blades and the infeed, outfeed tables? Just greed I guess. I'm buying the grizzly with the helical cutter head for $840. This kind of cooperate greed will loose customers.
Dewalt must be run by idiot bean counter's. Why would you sell a planner without blades and the infeed, outfeed tables? Just greed I guess. I'm buying the grizzly with the helical cutter head for $840. This kind of cooperate greed will loose customers.
For an extra 100, you get wa more tool
Nice
I wish I would’ve bought the 735 instead of the 734. I feel like I’m always fixing something on my planer. One question I wish you would have mentioned but I can look it up. It was what’s the weight difference? Thanks for the video
I have a 735 and the only good thing that I can say about it is the dust extraction. Have it connected to a dust bag from a leaf blower.
The feed rollers only work if your depth of cut is less than 1/16th of an inch., under that work fine. Have tried cleaning them but hasn't helped. De Walt customer service was no help at all.
SAVE YOUR MONEY and buy a cheap Harbor Freight planer if you want something that works!
Thanks for the review! I am looking at getting a planer for my garage shop, and was looking specifically at the Dewalt series.
Glad it was helpful! I still love mine.
Good video. Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
I have the 734. Spend the money and get the helix cutting head. Night and day difference
Excellent job! Addressing all the salient points in a brief update.
Thank you
So dont waste your money.. unless you dont already have one.. gotcha .
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I don’t want to be rude , but when someone starts out by asking me to click on subscribe etc I immediately get turned off. Here’s why. By now most anyone watching you tube knows how it works. If I like your channel , I’ll like and subscribe you don’t need to ask Some really successful you tubers have never asked for a like and subscribe and are really popular. Thank you.
Thank you. Watch my newer videos, you'll notice I don't do it at the beginning any more. Appreciate the feedback.
I no longer do woodworking as my eyes have gotten really bad. I've owned and used both of these in the past and maintained both quite well.
There is one more difference between the two models. The 735 has a resale value of about $200 less than on-sale retail price, whereas the 734 resale value was under $100.00. Everybody wants a (well-maintained) 735.
735 outflows any shop vac and works better without it. A duct into a collector bag is all you need.
Yup. I agree. I’ve since realized that once I started using it more. Wish I would have realized that when I made the video.
I have the 734 and love it
Agree it’s a piece of crap !
A concise review!! 😂😂
I am in the market to buy a new planer, and i have narrowed it down to three. This video goes a long way if i choose a Dewalt. Great video. Good job on the presentation.
Thanks
Glad it was helpful! I recorded this video 7 months ago, and I still recommend the 735 over the 734. Actually, I've come to realize that I don't even need to connect the 735 to my dust collection, as the blower does an awesome job of removing sawdust. Best of luck no matter what you choose!
I'm working with hickory wood, aan extremely hard wood, tough on any kind of blade 🥴
I like the 735X😊
For an almost $200 difference. Id probably get the 734. Its not that big of a difference in performance tbh
hi there - can you tell me how you would plane the edges of wood? thanks! for pieces of wood over 6 inches? .. #newbie what are the options... thanks again. @SothpawDesigns youtube.com/@SothpawDesigns
Thanks for the video. Let me just say for any wood workers out there: I’ve been woodworking since 1979 and in my own shop since 1997. I bought the 735 in 2001 and plane on average 300 board feet per year primarily Ash 65%, Black Walnut 25% and 10% mixed woods from Pine to Grey Elm. This is a garage unit that deals with all the ambient temperatures from 100°F to -15°F and it takes the abuse. I haven’t even had to replace brushes nor anything else just disassemble every 3 to 5 years to clean it up, reapply lubricant and ready to go again.
Blades are cheap ($40ish for 6) easy to change and can be flipped and if chipped can be staggered to eliminate the chip. They last around 500 board feet before being flipped over and I always use the 179 speed. As the video stated, you’re getting a 220 or better finish on the boards so there is literally no reason to add a helix cutter to reduce your cutting depth and stress your motor - the design is already perfect. The only thing I’ve changed is I added a Wixey Indicator to nail the depth to the nearest thousandth of an inch. There you have it a 22+ year testimony.
Wood Working is a long-term relationship, and you need your base tools to last and the DeWalt 735 makes the grade. Be Safe - Enjoy your hobby.
I have had a 734 for years; but I rarely use it anymore. The problem is the knives. Dewalt Knives seem to fold over with little effort. I'm tired of sharpening and buying them.
Anyone know a compatible set of blades that aren't made of tinfoil?
I have a porter cable planer similar in design to the 12.5 inch Dewalt. I have ran a lot of board feet through it. It has done a really good job, and if you pay attention to what your doing there is almost no snipe... Folks, I'm not a youtuber, I'm not sponsored from no one, and I don't have a million dollar shop either. I love dewalt tools! Don't get me wrong here... with respect to this guy and his video, you don't have to spend major money on any tools. One of my favorite sayings is "a good auto painter can use spray-bombs and have great results, but the other guy can have 2 million dollars worth of equipment and can't get metal chair to look right." Just sayin....
I also have the porter cable planer, love it. I'm not a Dewalt fan, I find that they are just a lot of flash and less function type of company with ridiculous price tags to go along with their flash. I also agree that snipe is almost non existent if you take your time, and you will get snipe on any machine no matter what the company says about their product lol.
I also started with the Porter Cable. Then later upgraded to the 735. After using both, I wish I had gone Dewalt from the start. Also the 734 and the porter cable are not comparable. The 734 is an upgrade from the porter cable in build quality. It has three blades and a two bar top. So they are similar looking but not really in the same ballpark when you look under the sheet metal. And the 735 is a class of its own. The porter cable got me started and it definitely worked but it is no way even close to the 735 or the 734 for that matter. Just my opinion for those shopping right now. For a planer just go ahead and get the 735 and you will save money in the long run because you are most likely gonna get one anyway. No need in wasting the money on the lesser machine to start. The porter cable will have snipe. At least with mine you can do all the setup you want but you are going to get 2 1/2 inches of snipe. I tried it all from sacrificial boards to putting the tables on an angle and everything between. Still had snipe. The 735 has snipe as well but it is way less pronounced and can be worked with and even eliminated. I guess I was one of those who ran all that bf through the porter cable and never figured it out. Lol. Get the 735 and thank me later.
There’s certainly truth to knowing how to use tools properly. However that’s not the point of the video. It’s a comparison and there are more and more people everyday that want to do less themselves and ask more of their machines. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing but usually the more expensive and fancier tool will do things better, faster, and easier. Also the shelix cutter head that can be swapped into the 735 is another level up. It makes the makes the cuts even cleaner and the tool way quieter while cutting. Again it’s not necessary, but another step up in functionality. The better and faster a planet cuts accurately, the less sanding needs to be done. And who lives sanding? I’m glad you’re happy with your planer so obviously this video wasn’t made for you.
Tools itself is not an issue,skill is and yes of course a good quality tool helps you do a better job,same way you can relay with some vehicles to last over 200 000 miles and not others
I've used industrial grade planers my entire life. As a matter of fact my last 12" planer weighed 550lbs and had a 7.5hp motor. When I moved into my new shop I was more interested in cnc and laser work so I purchased a 735. Other than how much can be removed in a single pass the 735 works better than any planer I have ever owned. The shelix head helps tremendously.
I always hated swapping blades out on my lunchbox planer. I found it really finicky to get them set properly. The 735 blade changes are simply foolproof and i don't get why more people don't talk about how easy it is. That was the single biggest factor for me and i don't regret it. The only thing I don't care for is the wheel on the side for adjusting depth of cut. I find i rub/bump against it with my gut lol.
I ordered one of these off Amazon a few years back on a black Friday deal. Upon delivery notification, I found a very small box that obviously wasn't it. Since the UPS guy had just come, I was able to approach him and prove that he did not deliver the unit. It was deemed lost in the system, and insurance claimed. I then ordered another one from Lowe's the next day (if you can believe it for less than $450 at the time), and started using it. Then the other one from Amazon showed up the next day. I called and asked what Amazon wanted me to do with it, and they said since it was already claimed as lost, that I should just have a Merry Christmas and keep it. I will likely use the other one for parts, or perhaps make my own custom 13" jointer someday after following Matthias Wandel.
NIce review. I have the 735 and used to run it with a shop vac as well. The reason you had chips coming out of the front of the planer was that the blower was pushing more air than the shop vac could handle. When I upgraded to a Oneida Supercell and hooked the planer to the 4" hose, this stopped happening.
Excellent. Thank you for the info. I'll take a look.
I have my 735 connected to an Oneida cyclone 😊dust collector,using a 4” hose and all the dust gone up and out, very little,left on the planner
Is it the type 1 or the 12 ? It seems that since it is made in China (type 12) instead of Taiwan several users have experienced problems with the motor of this new version. You can see the type right next to the serial number. I'm asking you this because it's on a big discount here in Canada (-$220 off the regular price $899 canadian dollar). The demonstrator in store was Type 1 but the one I just bought is Type 12 so I wonder if I will return it. Has anyone experienced any issues with type 12 vs type 1? THANKS !
Thanks for the information. I am actually looking at the different brands. Dewalt would be my LAST choice though.
Thanks brother 🏆👍 great comparison … DW735 is the way to go … I’ve been looking for a quality plainer
You dont mention snipe. My 734 gives me 3" of snipe off everything i put through it. The in and out tables are absolutely aligned, I take great care to keep everything level. But still its an amateur machine.
The DeWalt makes a good machine but my old cast iron Delta has already lasted me 1/2 a life time and I know it will last me a full life time.
For the price of the 735 you could almost have bought yourself a good used cast iron machine - unless you need the portability.
Great comparison, I have the 734 and it has been great although given the option I will buy the 735
Worked on a project recently where the owner builder loved using reclaimed timber. In Australia, so most reclaimed timber is old dry eucalyptus and really hard stuff to work. He bought a 735 and we basically killed the regular blades on a couple of shallow passes, the edges were totally flogged out. He upgraded to the spiral tungsten carbide head and it plowed through anything we threw at it. Doesn’t like nails though! Otherwise, it hasn’t balked at even old iron bark, brush box, blue gum etc. so long as you don’t go crazy on the depth of cut.
Good to know as a fellow Aussie, croweater in fact.👍
Its a wood shop some debris isn't an issue...our 24" with helical knives still has some debris, but is so much quieter.
I like the dewalt but I could not justify the cost
I bought a wen 13.5 and is very good for me
When I was first getting started last year, I took the advice of fellow woodworkers and bit the bullet on the 735x. I'm so glad that I did.
Nice review. I'm not sure I've seen a side by side comparison before. I bought a 734 myself last year and don't regret it. I think I might have gone with the 735 if I didn't have to think about dollars and cents, but it'll be interesting to see if ever my eye wanders over to the 735 or another upgrade in the coming year or two. Thanks for this!!!
Good info! I have the 734 and have been running it for about 4 years. No major problems. As a frugal woodworker, I’ll stick to the 734. As you said, the 735 does have better dust collection for small shops though.
I used my 734 for almost a decade and put thousands of board feet through it. Fantastic machine. After a decade it was showing it's age and there was a sale on the 735 so I bought one and sold my 734. I haven't put many boards through the 735 yet. but I have to say, I prefer the 734. The 735 is good, but has some irritating features like the exhaust port being as inconveniently placed as they could make it. Instead of being on the side, it's smack dab in the middle, preventing access to the wood coming out of the belt feed.
I run a 4 inch duct from my 735 and have zero issues with it. It has a nice sweeping 90° bend that goes to the side of the machine. Absolutely not in the way when done right.
@@rustic35 I did that too but I knocked the damn elbow and the dust port broke. It's only held on by a tiny bit of plastic. Very weak. Poor design in my view, the dust port should have vented from the top or side
Good video, watched it all but find it sad that the title page heading was a pic of the 735 with the title “ don’t waste your money”. That was misleading and angered me a little because that isn’t what you are really saying. Just keep a review/ comparison as just that. No need for click bait headings. To show no bad feelings I have subscribed because I liked your presentation.😊
I just use a 25 inch woodmaster helical planer...
I bought a 734 as well, and after getting the chance to use a friend's 735 I can wholeheartedly say it is 100% worth every penny more.
19 years for a 735. I can't begin to imagine the board feet of wood I've run through mine. I did switch to an aftermarket straight blade that is a little thicker than the OEM blades and seem to last a bit longer. I can operate it continuously for over an hour planing 8-10" wide white oak or hickory with no problem. I've cleaned the feed rollers with 90% isopropanol maybe once a year. Every couple of years I open it up and blow out the roller chain that syncs the four posts. I wax the platten occasionally. Last year I added an iGauging DRO and I think I have just about the perfect small shop planer. I evaluated buying a Shellex head this year but for what I pay for HSS blades and that I am winding down my woodworking a bit, it wasn't worth the $400 cost. I had a Delta that was similar to the 734 and it was a snipe nightmare. My 735 has no snipe if I pay attention to feeding on a slight angle. The dust collection on the 735 is way superior.
i do like the dust blower or extractor on the 735 and i use a large trash can to collect my chips. i built the lid on my cnc router and put a shop vac filter on it so dust dont blow out. works great no shop vac needed
Milwaukee doesn't have a planer? Imagine that
Terrific review! You did such a nice job explaining this since I have never used a benchtop planer before. I wondered what the differences were, for $100 more. I would definitely get the higher end model DW735X with the feed tables and extra blades. The depth gauge, the 2 speed, and the auto carriage lock for less splining, is worth it.
I would also add the Byrd Shelix Helical Head to the Dewalt myself for another $400. Now you have the best!
I would’ve got dw735x it’s 2 speed
Very true. That’s a great feature.
Jerk. I got my 734 about 20 yrs ago for $250. I've replaced blades a few times and gotten some pretty good use. It doesn't like when the grain swirls, giving me some chips and I generally get some snipe at the end, but it works. Now I'm looking at the 735 and it's $600. I don't want to want it.
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I want to really thank you because I'm considering getting a planner at some point. I know i'm gonna get a dewalt one, but I did not now about different models, and your review kinda shown me that I should get the 735x.
I also really laught at your dust collection system because it is exactly the same as mine. I have the same shop vac, and also built a little cyclone attachement to prevent me changing my bags really often... So dust collection is def something i'm looking into.
All other features are nice to have, and I think I better take the fool-proof automatic lock. I'm a pretty dumb guy.
I really appreciate that. Once I got a little more experience with the 735, I realized that the blower is so powerful that I really don't even need to hook it up to my shopvac. It blows right into a large bucket, which is easy to dispose of. I recorded this video several months ago, and I still stand by what I said before. I'd take the 735 any day of the week for the extra amount charged.
Just the manual carriage lock uas me sold on the 734. Automatic systems are all well and good sometimes... But if I'm trying to get a very precise design or measurement or whatnot knowing that it's not going to accidentally get bumped out of place is useful.
Good call. Never been an issue for me, but I can see where you're coming from.
the DW734 for me always gets clogged
Love my DeWalt planer but the blades don't last very long. I would love a helical/spiral blade but man, they're expensive.
It's on my list of upgrades, but you're right, not cheap.
I bought the 735 over twenty years ago and have never had reason to doubt that choice. The blades now have a couple of nicks in them, but I plan on upgrading to a helical cutter head in the near future. Thanks for your time and effort in preparing this video. I guess we agree on my choice.
Its mad i use the Makita equivalent at work all the time its shit hot 🔥
They are knives, not blades. I remember that from shop class in highschool 40 years ago.
Thank you for correcting me.
Thanks for the review and after a lot of research I chose the 735x on sale no less.
Thank you this was very helpfule
Having run several brands and sizes of planers over the years, both at home and at various cabinet and furniture shops I've worked in, I can confidently say that the extra 1/2 inch doesn't matter at all - until it does. When you have to run something bigger than your planer's capacity to satisfy the needs of a client, that extra capacity is invaluable. You and I can use our CNC routers to surface some of these projects, but we both know that is a lot slower than using a planer, and not everyone has a CNC at their disposal. As for the heads up comparison between these two planers, I thank you for doing it. I'm eyeballing the 735X right now (to replace a 20 year old Delta lunchbox planer) so I was very interested in the comparison. Something I would like to see is a further examination of the quality of cut on each of them - particularly when it comes to snipe. Keep up the great videos, and thank you for this one!
Agree wholeheartedly. I recently worked a project that needed a 12.25 inch surface, which worked with my 734, but it was tight. My biggest WOW on this new one was the 179 CPI level. Left a butter smooth finish. There was a little snipe on it, but I didn't do anything to mitigate it. Just let it run with no support to see how bad it would be . Very minor, but it was there. Appreciate the continued support!!
Also a typical 15 amp breaker. Lol
Thanks for info from Australia qld
You did a great job.......I look forward to checking out more of your stuff
I appreciate that!
Currently, I have a RYOBY and I have been wanting to get a Dewalt. You just confirmed my need. One thing I like about my ROYOBY is the dust shute I put a blower on one side and suction on the other, it seems to make a difference. After double checking, it is actually a RIGID planer. But the same idea.
Thans for the comparison, i have a 734 for almost 4 years, no problems soo far.
It's a good machine, so hopefully my comparison didn't turn people off from it. I just wanted to compare the differences between the two, since so many people (including myself) don't fully see the differences.
Good afternoon
I bought the 735 and within a year it wouldn't plane for over 5 minutes without the breaker tripping. A year and a half in the motor burned out. I bought the Ridgid and it's been working like a horse ever since.
Uh, ask her.
Thank you for a good review
very nice review, thank you
I have 2x 735's and have put probably 50,000 bdft through them - pine cedar oak walnut ash rock elm. They work good but would be good with these improvements: metal edges on the opening of the dust shroud, that opening should be larger (prone to clogs if you plane a lot of boards), and the fan should be metal and bigger. Occasionally I hit a loose knot that bumps around in the dust shroud and sometimes makes it to the fan, causing chips and cracks. I've replaced these more than once. These also tend to overheat if used for 30+ min, a bigger fan with more cooling power would go a long way. Finally the bed should be machine surfaced cast metal, the thin shit metal will get warped and scratched overtime from pressure, reducing precision.