Care and Feeding the DeWalt DW735 Thickness Planer
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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2018
- Get optimum performance from your DeWalt DW735 thickness planer with new blades and a few important maintenance items. This video shows step by step how to change the planer's 3 double-edged knives plus cleaning, lubricating and waxing various parts of the machine. These steps extend the planer's life by reducing friction during use and help minimize 'snipe' on planed boards. A 'care and feeding' session for your DW735 will restore 'brand new' performance of this workhorse in your shop!
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A down to earth real man, no stupid ham acting, just great technical experience.
Thank you for an excellent comment... I appreciate it so much I'm pinning it to the top of the list because it sums up my vision/goals Next Level Carpentry in one sentence!
The tip on shifting the new blades all as far as they go on one side is brilliant. Easy to overlook, but could save a replacement right there. I can really appreciate someone who takes pride in maintaining their tools properly and using them they way they were designed. Most people abuse their tools and wonder why they fail or don’t produce the results they expect.
As someone new to using this kind of machinery, I want to thank you for putting your great experience and knowledge into everything I have watched so far on your channel. All this is valuable and gives me the confidence that I can use and service the equipment I get do produce the results I want. Your love of woodworking shines and is a pleasure to watch. It is rare to find someone willing to pass on their hard earned knowledge these days and I look forward to watching many more of your videos. And as far as the quality of your videos goes, this is far better than many of the videos I have watched before finding your channel.
I agree , very well put!
No need to apologize for editing of this excellent video. Lots of good tips. Concise and to the point. Really enjoyed watching.
Thanks Terry... I think I'm getting better with the editing part but always appreciate comments like yours from viewers who are able to look past production shortcomings and see value in information in the video. Best, Matt
I've searched high and low for a video on this planer. Relatively new to woodworking so the pace and attention to detail throughout was absolutely perfect! I couldn't care less about "production quality" - just keep doing what you're doing here and I'll be a subscriber for life!
You've got a deal, Andrew! Thanks for the long-term sub. Chances are my video production won't ever be ready for prime time but I do have a passion for producing meaningful content for appreciative viewers. Best, Matt
Same with me
Ditto!
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I'm getting ready to change the blades o my planer. I'm glad I saw your video first it will make things easier since it's the first time I've changed them.
Retired aviator here ... 80. Outstanding video. 4.0 production.
Two crits. Not so much upfront background explanation needed. And, 2, spend just a tad more focus on the cutter head detent thing. Watched the vid. Went out to shop, pulled top cover and dust collector, but couldn't get the cutter head to rotate, by hand that is. Came back to your great vid, and found the subtlely mentioned 'detent'. Went back ... worked easily of course. Thank you. Have vid saved and am sure will refer to it in future, when I'm ready to change the cutters. This machine is a miracle. Will never forget the moment I pulled a rough cut stick of cedar, straight from my local sawmill, out of it. Couldn't believe my eyes! It's become a joyous occasion almost, every time I run the planer. I keep thinking each piece is the prettiest piece of wood I've ever seen ... then comes the next. I have an almost endless supply of wood now available because of this machine ... and the fact that I live in the wilderness. Maple, Walnut, Oak, Pine, Black Cherry, old torn-down barn, school, and house woods. Not to mention salvaged pallet woods! But none of that would be useful if I didn't have the DeWalt.. AND ... your excellent assistance in caring for it. It is fairly new and I've been terrifically intimidated by prospects of having to eventually change the cutter blades. I've been dreading it so much, for fear I'd probably seriously damage the machine. After your video, and my little foray today, into just taking the covers off, and cleaning it out? No longer! I've seen the innards, and things aren't nearly as intimidating as before. THANK YOU .... great job with this video! Complex, great machine ... but you made caring for it sooo much easier now. Do take care.
Every video production is a series of decisions on what to put in, how much and what to leave out. Glad you found help with a simple re-watch... there's something about just getting a peek inside a machine for a better idea of what to expect. Thanks for sharing anecdotes and glad to know you're enjoying your planer so much! Best, Matt
@@NextLevelCarpentry ... thank you, Matt! Yes ... I do much better usually, with hands/eyes on mechanical stuff. That was the really great asset your video provided -- seeing what's behind all those heavy duty covers! My best to you ....
I must have watched this a year ago, but seeing it again reminded me to do all the procedures you show when I change blades.
....."nostalgia taking over reality". I live that mantra on a daily basis. Even learned a thing or two along the way.
Hate it when that happens, right?! Best, Matt
Nicely done video. I am purchasing this planer and loved the details you included. Appreciate your hard work!
I predict you'll love your new planer James! With a little of the TLC I shared you'll love it even more... Best, Matt
The care and attention to detail you show is awesome. Love your stuff.
Thank you for the in depth description of how you maintain this planer. I appreciate your attention to detail. I need to rotate my first set of blades and found this very helpful.
Well I just bought one yesterday. And after watching this video.. got me more excited..plus you got a subscriber 👍👍
Sahweet! Welcome to Next Level carpentry! Best, Matt
Your videos are way better than the fancy edited ones. Knowledge and experience make you an expert. Subscribing!
Thanks for sayin' AND subscribing Kate. If you can handle my editing shortcomings I think you'll find a good deal of 'knowledge and experience' packed into videos here at Next Level Carpentry. Best, Matt
Agree. Great content is way more important than fancy edits/
My DW735 has been converted to a helical cutter head and I get a super smooth finish out of it. My experience with the DeWalt head and knives is that the blades always dulled rapidly. I plane a lit of hardwood and I was having to change the knives every time I turned around. Now, a nick in a cutter, one screw, turn the cutter, and I’m off to work again. Best bucks I’ve ever spent.
I can certainly appreciate the degree of detail and your attention to simple but necessary maintenance. Thanks for sharing the tips in your excellent video.
I just purchased mine and found this to be very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
Keep doing what you do!
Will do, Michael... you're welcome and thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Matt
Excellent, informative video. Just bought a 735 and have been viewing boatloads of videos on it. Your video Matt is one of the most helpful I have seen. Thanks again. Cheers, Mike.
Thanks Finn... I recently did a 'deep dive' maintenance video for the same planer. You shouldn't need it for awhile (hopefully?) but might find it interesting. ruclips.net/video/vFxEdMJ0IGw/видео.html Best, Matt
Fantastic, thorough video with great proactive tips to keep the planer running smoother and with less reactive maintenance down the road. Thank you!
I can't believe how much priceless info is in here...great video, wall to wall helpful insights, and this is now my go to reference for planers! And don't sweat the production aspects, that'll just become second nature with time, and there's plenty of great camera angles in here to really see what you're talking about. The info you provide is awesome and you do it in a very easy to follow manner while also covering the why's and how's, that's what's most important.
Thanks for producing this video. Your explanations are clear and photography is excellent. This is a keeper for those of us who own a Dewalt 735 but don't use it as often as we would like. Thanks again.
You're most welcome Rick! Best, Matt
Great video work! No apologies necessary! I like the straightforward approach. Thank you for the post.
Thanks gohuskies... The only real chance I have for making it on The Tube is with content because 'video work' is definitely not my strong suit! You're welcome too! Best, Matt
Goodness! I can’t believe you apologized for the quality of this video. Many could learn from your camera work and the cadence of your instruction. Thank you for creating content that makes our time in the shop more fun and safe.
Thanks for a kind comment Chris... you're certainly welcome. The RUclips audience at large can be harsh critics so it's always nice to hear from those who benefit from content regardless of video production finesse. Best, Matt
This was very well done man! People like you keep the RUclips worth it's value. Keep up the great work.
This is like a day at the spa for that lucky Dewalt - you've inspired me to grow my lubricant and spray collection!
That's funny... maybe I should have slathered a facial creme on the machine and added those cucumber slices for a true 'click bait' video thumbnail 😁😎😂 The sprays and lubricants shown are a great addition to your 'collection' because they work so well on all your shop equipment... check out other maintenance tips videos on Next Level Carpentry for more examples if you're interested.
Thanks for watching and commenting ACW! Best, Matt
. . . a woodworkers cutting remark...
@@NextLevelCarpentry At this level, I'm almost surprised you didn't wipe down all the plastic with Son Of A Gun protectant! *haha
Thank You for the great information!!! I just bought that DW735 planer, have not even plugged it in yet!!! Will do a check over an a polish job before ever starting it!!!!
You'll be glad you did, SD... a little TLC on your new machine will make it perform noticeably better and last considerably longer!
Best, Matt
PS I hope you check out other videos like these on Next Level Carpentry that show how to get the most out of your 'new toy':
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Absolutely terrific. You treat your tools better than most people treat their spouses! You are obviously passionate about what you do. Thank you.
This is a PROPER maintenance video! Very well done! I appreciate a boi who takes care of his toys. Thank you!
...Outstanding tutorial on planer maintenance. The beauty of it is it applies to most if not all thickness planers. Can't go wrong having an air blower at hand too. I'm of the thought that mineral spirits would do the trick for cleaning off gum & sap & just a little easier on the sniffer, ( nose )... Excellent tips on lubricating the chains too. Waxing & buffing the tables, great idea. I have been researching the DW734 planer which includes the tables & seems to get positive reviews as well, however I will look a little closer at this machine before making a decision. Thank you for putting this out there. Bill Farr... :-)
Bill, I suggest you not put too much importance on the "DW734 ... includes the tables" in making your decision. The REAL difference between the machines is the front to back length of the platten and cutterhead IMHO. That length in the 735 is probably close to twice the 734 and that length translates to stability which translates into minimized snipe. It's worth the extra bucks to by them for the 735 because the machine is more robust overall, again, IMHO. So that's just my 2 cents worth and not really the sales pitch it sounds like 😎 I think you'd not regret either machine's performance or quality of output.
Best, Matt
Thank you for convincing me to stick with a full blade as opposed to a helical Awesome advice followed with you normal sensible rational reasoning
It's a personal decision DL but if I helped you think it through to where it works for you like it does me then it's all good! Best, Matt
I second all the comments. My first planer and it gets me pointed in the right direction. Thx.
Best video yet. I love the no-nonsense way you film and not treat us like elementary school kids. I'm subscribing right now.
Boeshield T-9 is the best lubricant for the chains. It is a waxy lubricant that is carried with a very thin solvent that dries after application. The result is a dry surface that does not attract dust, and the waxy lubricant is carried to the innermost part of the chain links.
Thanks for this informative and well-executed tutorial! Just got a DW735x and the companion rolling stand and hope to maiden them over the next weekend. So coming across this video today was perfect timing. I appreciate your approach to content in this video which strikes a good balance between maintaining pace while still providing detailed, accurate commentary. This video explains and demonstrates the value of an organized thoughtful approach to planer maintenance. I plan to implement versions of your approach to tracking both blade and blade edge changes.
I also appreciate your commentary on the ability to offset blades to potentially minimize or eliminate ridges after blades get nicked. Have to think a little about that, the manual is pretty vague so I need to actually see the registration system to understand by how much the blades can be shifted.
Finally I was interested to see your thoughts on the helical cutterheads. I gather you don't subscribe to the notion that helical arrangement of the carbide cutters leads to smoother result as all cuts are made with a shearing action. In my case I plan to stick with the OEM arrangment unless it becomes problematic due to excessive blade changes or poor performance in figured boards.
Steve H thanks for such a thorough comment... I think you're going to love your new planer!
You're in the perfect position to add paste wax to the platen and in and out feed tables while it's brand new which is an excellent way to start off.
There are a lot of comments on this video but if you get a chance read through some of the early ones where other viewers have made an excellent sales pitch for an upgrade to a helical cutterhead. My uninformed opinion stated in the video is that the surface produced by sharp knives can't be reproduced with a helical cutterhead but I'm not convinced that my assumption is accurate. I wouldn't discourage anyone from checking into the helical setup but I would like to see the results first-hand myself before I committed to the time and expense of the upgrade. Thanks for watching and subscribing... Best, Matt
Just bought your model planer, and this is a great teaching video for me and the future. Thanks
What you are communicating is perfect, both in content and usefulness ...and no time wasted either. You don't miss anything or skip over details that I'm really wanting to know. I just purchased this planer and I will initiate the color marking of blades right from the start. In fact, I used your method to make myself a handy-dandy Check List. Thank you for your efforts. Don't 2nd guess yourself on these videos. Your intuition has positioned you perfectly in doing a wonderfully useful video.
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing and your video skills are excellent. Don't change.
Thanks for your comment and subscription E Caff! Best, Matt
Who needs fancy video production!? The info is important and well presented.
Thanks Judy... I appreciate your endorsement and comment here! I'm pretty stoked about the next few videos in the pipeline that show making the 'custom box newels' I mention in this video... there's some stuff that's pretty challenging and plain old fun to do so I hope you like those too.
Best,
Matt
Well it is looking like PTFE will be a winner. I put the tiniest squirt of ptfe on the ends of the frozen roller and now it moves quite appropriately. So cleaning it out and lubing it looks like it will be a major win. It suggests that blowing the dust off the end of the rollers and giving them a squirt as routine maintenance will be a winner. Obviously, the gearbox has to come off to apply a squirt to one end of the front roller. Now I have the top chain to figure out.
Good news about the frozen roller, Greg, should be working good as new by the time you get through with it! You probably are already aware of this but it's very important to maintain the orientation or 'timing' of the four height adjustment sprockets... any change there would affect the parallelism of the cutterhead to the platen and make a mess out of planed boards. Not sure how they set it up in the first place but bet it's a trick to re-set accurately.
Matt
I'm in two minds about the top chain. I could just blow it and spray it all the way around. The question is - Do I trust where the posts are now. There is an idler gear to take up the slack in the height winder chain. In mine it was way loose and the small yellow plastic chain inspection covers are missing. So how did it get that way and has it already at least skipped one link on at least one post at some stage.
Adding to that, The two plastic post caps on the left side of the machine are broken. How. Broken by wood impact passing boards back perhaps or broken by somebody fiddling with the posts. I may try my luck with Dewalt support. The have already let me speak to a technician due to the lack of lubrication and maintenance advice in their manual and/or the lack of a service manual.
Greg, If you find out the calibration/setup process for re-setting the cutterhead I hope you'll post it or a link to it here... or somewhere... I'll bet you'll save folks a ton of grief if they've got a machine that's out of whack! Best, Matt
You have one of the best channels on wood working on RUclips, thanks
As a DIY newbie wood worker I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you very much! For all you do for the channel.
Holy crap. If I send you a list of everything I own, will you do maintenance videos for them all? Outstanding information presented succinctly. Thank you.
Hey Matt, rather than a list, just send me everything you own, and I'm sure we can work something out! 😲😁😎 Glad you like the video... There's a couple other maintenance type videos buried in the Videos list at Next Level Carpentry that you might find helpful for other tools... or not. I show how to maintain cast iron tabletops like on my tablesaw, jointer and bandsaw plus sharpening a shovel (of all things!) and recently even show how to sharpen a hammer?! From one Matt to another, you're welcome!
I love mine. I do a couple steps out of your order. I clean the rollers and everyother part after removing the blades. I've used to many band-aids early on. Last step is installing those very sharp blades. But thanks for some cleaning tips I had not been doing!
Definitely a sensible re-arrangement of steps D.C., one that I and other viewers would be wise to adapt to avoid unnecessary lacerations during the cleaning process. Thanks for commenting and adding such a useful tip/suggestion! Best, Matt
I just ordered a used DW 735 so I found your demo very useful. Thanks
Thank you for this amazing video. You are a blessing to all beginner/intermediate woodworkers out there!
You're welcome Drew... please share this channel with any like-minded friends you have... since I don't do flashy video promotion on social media, etc, I rely on grateful and enthusiastic viewers like you for channel growth and I really appreciate it! Best, Matt
Your presentation was great don't change a thing. No editing needed because your honesty and expertise shines through. I have been looking at planners for quiet a while and you just sealed the deal on the dewalt 735 any thoughts on an affordable joiner I can pair with it to get the job done. I would love to here your thoughts.
Why thank you 'Maureen'... I appreciate your comment. If you're disappointed with performance of a DW735 in any way I'll bet 'you're doing it wrong' 😁. If something doesn't look right or work right look closely at your methods and workflow for the cause. As far as jointers you'd do well to save up and search around for the most robust machine you can afford/justify. Keep an eye on eBay, Craigslist, auctions and estate sales and look for one with at least 6" width capacity. I used a couple 4" models away back... they're quite capable but you end up with a lot of inefficient work-around time because of limited width capacity. Most importantly try to find one with the 'parallelogram' type of depth-of-cut adjustment mechanism... it's far superior to the hand crank type for efficient, frustration free use. Powermatic and Delta are probably the most recognized brand names and because of robust construction can be resurrected nicely from even a pretty poor state. I'm biased against Jet and Grizzly knock-offs but that's probably just because I'm set in my ways... I'm sure there's many testimonies from those brands who are just as adamant about the performance of their machines as I am. Have fun finding and using a jointer and thickness planer in your shop. Shameless self promotion here: study more videos here at Next Level Carpentry paying attention to how I use them to get precise results on demanding projects. I think your woodworking capabilities will expand exponentially with efficient and effective use of these machines. Best, Matt
Really great video! Thank you, I have a 735 and never changed the blades (I don't have time to work in my shop so the 735 doesn't get much use). I will know what to do when I need do maintenance. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks again!
diverhose thanks for subscribing and adding a couple Next Level Carpentry videos to your liked videos playlist... I really appreciate it! Best, Matt
Excellent video on an excellent planer. That thing is a beast and it is great to watch the right way to maintain such a wonderful machine. Thanks
Glad to hear you liked the video Dallas... Thx for watching! Best, Matt
Great video, exactly what I needed. I have been using the DW735 for a few years now in my wood shop and now we have a few nicks. I plan to follow your instructions exactly so I appreciate your thoroughness. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experience with us!
had one off these planers for years now , have run a lot of hardwood through it, great little planer , but the dewalt blades are garbage , there other manufactures that make much better blades for this planer, I do this same stuff on my planer on a regular bases . Nice video .
DJ, What 'other manufacturers' blades do you feel are much better? Do you have a favorite? I'd like to check into them and other viewers may too. I'm always disappointed when I put in a fresh set of DeWalt knives and get a 'streak' from an abraded knife edge after running a board with just a regular old knot in it through the planer. Some viewers rave about carbide knives but I haven't checked any of them out yet. Thanks for your comment... and reply if you are able. Best, Matt
Ive used these from www.Infinitytools.com , but living in Canada with the exchange rate and shipping make them seem a bit expensive , They are a bit thicker than the dewalts and I must warn you they are razor sharp. But they did outlast the dewalt knives by 5 to 10 times. I haven't tried the carbide ones because Im cosidering changing the cutter head to a helix one ,
Ive bought a few sets from Busy bee tools in Canada for around the $65 dollar range that were alright .
One thing I did notice in this video , when your handling blades especially the ones i bought from infinity and they are razor sharp , better be carfull probably wear gloves , they will slice you big time
Hope this helps
Sure helps, DJ, thanks for sharing this. I to like the 'outlast.. DeWalt by 5 to 10 times' aspect... I'll have to check into them. I appreciate your adding the caution about razor sharp knives... even the stock DeWalt ones will lacerate you with the slightest touch.
Best, Matt
who makes the best blades ?
'Best' is always subjective because cost isn't the only factor. I think the DeWalt blades are a great value but other viewers (like DJ above) have other preferences worth considering. Best, Matt
i'll care for and feed it but i'm not taking it out for walks!!!
I'm with you on this Quadflopper! It's bad enough just cleaning up after the thing, much less taking it out for walks! Best, Matt
Thanks for posting this video. I took a chance on a used one at a local pawn shop at a good price cleaned it up checked the plades (following your video) and fell in love with it
WOW!. I've just been going through my shop running old wood that I kept because it was scrap that I found but good wood like teak, cypress, mahogany and oak that people had thrown away and what comes out the other end of the planer is just amazing! It came. Following your tips I know I am on the right track of years of use with this great tool.
I just bought this one, combined with a slightly cheaper planer, looking forward to rewatching this one when I need to change the blades and service this one. Thanks!
I have one of these planers and have NEVER seen this good of an explanation of how to maintain it. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in such a detail!
Thanks for sayin' Glenn... hope it helps you get better performance and results from your DW 735! Best, Matt
Just got mine and as stated before this is the best video I’ve found on this tool. Thank you sir!!!
This is an incredible video. I recently purchased this planer and I believe in preventive maintenace is the key to proper functionality of any piece of equipment. i have read the manual many times ( it is my nature to do so) and this is really all you need to keep it running properly. Thank you
Just unboxed my dw735 today. This video was terrific and I saved it for future reference.
Thank you! A great, very detailed video on the planer. I appreciated seeing all you do to maintain the machine. It is currently on sale with an included stand and I was thinking of purchasing. Your video helped to inform my decision to go ahead and purchase one. Again - Thank you.
Just bought my first ever thickness planer… the DeWalt 735. Your presentation here is already in my books, for future references.
Just bought this planer and this was awesome! Great information for a new owner,thanks
I just brought a DeWalt DW735 13" Thickness Planer, now I know how to keep the machine running at its peak. Thanks for the video.
George, congrats on your new DW735... you're going to love it! This stuff will help keep that baby runnin' like new for years to come! I'm still amazed at how much work this single machine saves me and the quality of finish product it helps produce. DeWalt sure raised the bar for portable planers when they introduced this model! Best, Matt
Great content as always Matt. You truly are a wealth of knowledge. I've watched quite a few of your videos and enjoy them all very much. Thanks for taking the time to show how to properly care for and maintain the planer with us.
You bet, Ned... thanks for watching and commenting. This thickness planer makes a cameo in the next video release at Next Level Carpentry where it's used to revive a crusty old pallet and turn it into a very cool... well, you'll just have to check out the video to see! 😁😎 Best, Matt
I just purchased a used DeWalt planer, and this has been the most informative video that I've seen, thanks
Wow. Like being there. Shifting the blades! VERY clever.
Nothing but valuable content all the way through. I love videos like this...Well done, sir.
Dewalt should hire you! Best info I’ve seen on my planer by far. Learned a lot. Thanks.
Great demonstration of blade change and routine maintenance. Thank you for making it. Seeing you clean and wax the area below the blades made me nervous though. I'll be doing that part while the blades are removed.
Shaner saying hi from Canada..I like how you take care of your things & I'm the same way when it comes to my tools and vehicle. I always say if you look after your stuff it will look after you when you need it. I just got a 735 planer and can't wait to use it. Keep up the good work and videos.
Greetings to Canada from the Black Hills of South Dakota USA Shaner. Always nice to 'meet' someone who doesn't believe in having tools that get 'rode hard and put away wet'! I'd be excited to have a new 735 planer to look forward to using too! With your attitude towards taking care of things that machine should serve you well for a long time. I respect mine and take good care of it but I don't baby it... it has to earn its keep in the shop and doesn't disappoint me. Hope you get a chance to check out other Next Level Carpentry videos where you'll see my DW in use as well as maintenance tips showing how I treat the cast iron tables on the tablesaw, jointer and bandsaw you see in the shop in other NLC videos... Best, Matt
I followed your video and rotated my blades and totally cleaned everything as you showed. Thanks so much. My planer should work like brand new again.
It always makes a huge difference... Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best, Matt
Just bought one of these. My first planer. Excellent video; thanks a bunch. Quality is good, no worries there.
You're starting with the best mulder1... I think you'll love that new machine. I recommend waxing the platen even when it's brand new... just works better all around. Best, Matt
Very informative and disciplined video...No chatter chatter just straight information and advice...Thank you
You're welcome John... I try to keep the videos that way if for no other reason than I really don't know how to make 'em all fancy like HGTV does 😏 Best, Matt
Excellent work. The information in this video is top shelf; concise, quick, and intuitive. Very well done, sir, and thanks for the information!
Thanks for the great 'reveiw' Aaron... I really appreciate your confirmation of what I've found to be very practical tips for successful use and maintenance of this great machine! Best, Matt
This is just the video I needed after picking one of these up. Thanks for making it.
Thank you for this video. Very thorough indeed. I just purchased mine and haven't had the chance to use it yet. Can't hardly wait.
You're going to love it... guaranteed! Even though it won't need new blades for awhile I still recommend cleaning and waxing the platen before 1st use... really does make a difference. Thanks for commenting Edwin! Best, Matt
Matt. Your 2 cents worth is a dollar to many new woodworkers. Even after 45+ years I'm still learning something new. Keep up the great work. Three thumbs up.
Excellent! Just the style of video i want to watch and absorb. You need make no apologies for presentation. I learned so much to help me with the use of my Dewalt 735 planer.
It was very much worth my while. A practical and business-first video with some delightful dry humor and a proper emphasis on safety and money saving tips in the side comments. I appreciate hearing the years of experience and lessons learned. This is truly “next level.” That planer should last for a hundred years with that kind of care.
Thanks Corey... I like your optimism for 'should last a hundred years'... I'm going to hope along with you for that sort of longevity! Best, Matt
Just got this planer for Fathers Day, I haven't used it yet but learned several things watching your video, great job.
Somebody loves their Dad, John! Do your best to clean dirt, grit and dust out of the surface of boards before you send them through your new toy and it will work well and long for you... Best, Matt
Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and publish your videos. Content is more important to me than how well you can edit.
I appreciate that!
wow!!! Dewalt should hire you for this product review and maintenance process. Thank you for your sharing.
My goodness...you are good! No stone unturned!!! You are an expert at the camera shooting too! Excellent. MORE MAINTENANCE TRAINING FROM YOU!
Awesome video and in depth detail. The wife bought me the same model for Christmas! Now I know how to keep it clean and running smooth. Thank you!
Very cool, Peter! Your wife sounds like 'a keeper' :-) The DeWalt should serve you well, especially when you apply a bit of 'care and feeding' TLC. BTW you'll see the DW hard at work in the Next Level Carpentry shop in other video and, if you're relatively new to the machine, you might discover some novel ways to put it to work getting professional result on your woodworking projects.
Best,
Matt
I have a 735 and I have changed the blades. Your video showed me things that I did not do, but I will next time. Thanks for the info it was very helpful. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks again.
You're welcome for the video, Carl, I think you'll find the little things helpful on your next blade change. BTW I often clean and wax the platen in between blade changes since having it all slicked up significantly reduces the amount of snipe the planer produces. Hope you'll surf around Videos already uploaded on Next Level Carpentry because 'next videos' are a little sparse these days with a busy summer life and work schedule. Best, Matt
Really great video! I'll be picking up my 735 from Home Depot this week. By the way, when I put a metal roof on my shop a couple of years ago, I wore these gloves while handling and cutting the metal panels and trim pieces. Zero cuts. Less than fifteen bucks on Amazon. NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves with Grip Dots - High Performance Level 5 Protection, Food Grade.
Very nice and informative - I share your desire to keep things neat & clean. Best wishes.
Just found your channel and appreciate the quality of video and instruction. I have only been serious about woodworking for a few years, presentations like this are extraordinarily helpful to me.
Glad to hear it, Richard... thanks for subscribing! I hope you find other Next Level Carpentry videos helpful as 'you' are the target audience I have in mind when producing videos. If you have the time browse the 'Videos' list on the NLC Channel main page to see other subjects that might be interesting to you and feel free to comment and/or ask questions if I've glossed over something? Best, Matt
This is a great video. Tons of great information that only experience can teach (for example the downside of using helical cutter heads) thank you very much for sharing!
Looking to buy this for my Christmas present to myself this year. LIked the video so I can refer to all the great tips you gave. Thanks for taking the time to show what the proper maintenance involves.
Should make a great Christmas present for you Mark! Unless you have prior obligations I would sure appreciate if you use the link in the description of this video to purchase your new planer... it's the same low online cost to you but Amazon pays a small fee that helps the channel produce more videos for viewers like you free for the watching. Have fun with your new toy and by the way you can see mine in use in the next video upload to Next Level carpentry where I use it to repurpose pallet wood... Best, Matt
Great video. I use blue smurf gloves to handle the bldes and simple-green to clean everything that has buildup plus it works good on cleaning the rollers. Thanks for sharing.
Thank-you sir, I have just received this planer today, with infeed and outfeed supports ( bonus) your video was very informative , I was actually thinking about the helical drum for this planer but your advice has got me saving some money. Cheers 🍻
Hi Matt, thanks for the video. I just bought a used Dewalt DW735 today and your video has taken all of the mystery out of what I have to look at once I open up my unit up. Your video will make doing a tune up very easy, thank you!
Have fun with your 'new' toy Bernie... it's a great machine and even greater when tuned up. I'm excited for you! Best, Matt
Truly appreciate your methodical and detailed walk-through here.. Super useful and informative video. Thank you!
A great tutorial. Well done and thank you. You made it so much easier to do my 735x.
Awesome video. It's all information you need, not flashy camera work and effects. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
You're sure welcome Mike... no 'flashy camera work and effects' pretty much sums up video production here at Next Level Carpentry! 😎 Hope you find other content here equally helpful and 'awesome'? Best, Matt
Thank you! First timer here. Great instruction
Really excellent video. I think I will have to watch it 3 or 4 times to fully absorb all the great teachings. Thank you!
Practice makes perfect, Bob, and going through the motions of maintaining your planer will make these steps second nature in time...
Best, Matt
Excellent sir. Just bought one, my first, having never used one. Just the info I need before flipping the switch.
I just bought this planer last week. I'm excited to start practicing. I'll make a note to come back here when I need to change the blades.
You can see a number of non-standard things your new planer can do here too: ruclips.net/video/86di2rV63wc/видео.html
Work safely and have fun! Best, Matt
Thanks Matt, another great video. Good tip on shifting all the blades to one side so you can eliminate a nick down the road. I've had my DW735 for over 10 years and I think it's still the best of all the lunchbox planers out there. Wish I had room for a 20" machine but I don't so this will have to do.
I think DeWalt sensed a gap in the market between 20 in industrial machines and the typical lunch box planers and created the dw735 to fill that Gap. You might find it interesting that I've never felt the need for a 20in machine and I do an awful lot of wood planing. The bigger ones take up more space probably make more noise more expensive to change out blades excetera excetera so for anything other than full-fledged all day everyday cabinet shop I wouldn't feel bad about not having a bigger machine Bob. Best, Matt
I have the same machine. I've changed the 2 sided blades 3-4 times (I don't use it very frequently). I learned some good stuff here I can put to use. Thanks Pardner.
Olcus... the dw735 is a remarkable machine for the money isn't it?! Glad you found the tips useful as I really believe those little extra things during a blade change get better performance out of the machine and less frustration during use. Thanks for commenting on a Next Level carpentry videos... I appreciate that! Best, Matt
That was an excellent video. It will make my job maintaining my planer so much easier.