Andy H wrote:
Hi Gang,
I read very few complaints about the Dewalt DW734 planer, but most
of them seemed to be quality control errors. A stripped bolt, dull
blades etc.
Has anyone on the wreck had any experience with this planer? I
should get it in a week or two, what should I look for when I unpack it?

This is a fantastic resource for the newer wood workers!
Thanks in advance.

Andy

I have the 733 which I think is the earlier 2 blade version of the same
machine. It's done me good but two comments. This is by far the
noisiest machine I own. It drowns out the screaming banshee so GOOD ear
protection is a must. Second, if you are planing boards wider than
about 2 1/2" then you need a good 4" hose into your dust collector. I
put a reducer on mine so I could use my shop vac for dust collection and
that reducer clogs in the first couple of seconds.

Ok, three comments. You hear a lot about snipe on planers. All
planers. I rarely have snipe. All I do is support the wood coming out
of the planer so that the weight of the board is supported to keep it
form "hanging" off the end of the tables. On longer pieces you can even
lift the board SLIGHTLY.

But notice that I said I RARELY have snipe. Still a good ideer to have
extra material just in case.

Wayne