Another DeWalt DW735 Review

What's going on guys. Today we're taking a look at the DeWalt DW735. Possibly the most popular thickness planer on the planet.
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[@skylerewingphotography]

Thank you so much. I purchased the parts using your affiliate link and it all works perfectly . One thing I added is clamp a cheese cloth on the second hole in the lid and now chips won’t spit out! :)

[@aaronstestlab]

Great tip!

[@powdertrax9742]

Several years back I was getting ready to rip out my existing kitchen and build new Cherry Shaker style cabinets, but before starting I went up to Grizzly tools in Bellingham Washington to purchase a bunch of better tools to attack this project. I had approximately 25 years of experience with cabinet building, five of which were at a custom shop and the rest as a hobby. Four thousand dollars later I had a new table saw, drill press, router, drill/driver set, jig saw, Kreg tools, dust collector etc, one thing I really wanted was this planer but after spending $4k already I was going to do without, that is until I was logged onto the home depot website and then the dewalt website. Home Depot was having a $200 off sale on any Dewalt tool over $500, and then while reading up on the planer on Dewalts site they had a sale that if you purchased certain Dewalt tools you got $200 off, so I logged on their site and entered my purchase with the serial number etc and they sent me the discount, after tax it was around $350 couldn’t pass it up. I just used it a couple weeks ago for a dining room table I’m building that will be supporting a 54x54” quartzite top weighing in at 500lbs. The only thing I noticed was that my sniping was getting worse, I don’t know if it is because the blades are getting dull or what, I tried feeding the piece consecutively and building a snipping table but neither help so I had to run them to a cabinet shop to see if they could run them through a sander. I’m glad I watched this video because you did not suggest purchasing the feed tables, I guess I’ll buy some new blades and see where that gets me, or maybe a call to Dewalt ? Other then that it is a great tool, but LOUD I hook my dust collector or shop vac to it so I can close my garage doors while running it

[@woodandtable]

I have the DW 733, 2 blade, 1 speed. I put a 12” wide melamine board (about 36” long) in the planer on top of and across the in and out feed. I put attached two blocks of wood under the board to keep it from sliding. This helped tremendously. Next I use sled made of melamine to send the piece through. Even better.

[@soundingoftheclock]

Thanks just the info I needed and links to what works.

[@northcackalacky4694]

Excellent video. Very informative and helpful to me

[@andreschavez9164]

Thanks man great video. This was what I’ve been looking for, for my set up.

[@aaronstestlab]

Glad I could help

[@iamdude101]

best video on this planer. i wish i saw it earlier

[@mitchkalish]

Great video. Simple and articulate. I purchased the same elbow and hose, but am finding it difficult to get the hose over the elbow. They seem to be the same size. Something I’m missing? Thanks, Mitch

[@msk3905]

Recently bought this planer just the planer not the infeed/outfeed tables but did Santa for them so hopefully he brings as I am getting a fair amount of snipe 😢. Other than snipe (reduced a lot by riding boards on another) and sight gauge like you stated this thing is fantastic.

[@1pcinoregon]

Good video for the planner. The tables do help though when you're running material through it keeps it flat. But yeah it doesn't help with snipe.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I just finished setting up my new planer with your dust collection method (including a dust bag) and it works great. I did use your affiliate link to purchase from Amazon. I will probably include a few clips of my setup in upcoming videos if your interested. Thanks!

[@matteason989]

I did the same exact setup and the lid isn't staying tight to the trash can with bungies. Are you able to keep it sealed?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

@@matteason989 Same problem. I now have it setup with this system and I added a shop vac and I placed a heavy chain on top of the can. I have a pretty cool setup now that is also connected to my jointer at the same time. I just posted a video that shows this (shop tour). Its toward the end.

[@matteason989]

@@HomesteadEngineering I actually just fixed the issue. I ride motorcycles and had one of those webbed straps lying around it's like a net with bungie hooks. I ran a ratchet strap around the trash can to give me something to hook on to. The net bungie kept the lid on and i could not feel any measurable air coming out around the lid with the planer running and didn't see anything escape when i did a few test passes. I'll replace the ratchet strap with eye bolts now that I have a good location for where to hook onto.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

@@matteason989 Sounds good!

[@rodcormier7428]

How did you fine it snip on the machine ... good review.. thank you

[@ellisreeves8936]

Does yours raise and lower easily, it takes both hands to turn the wheel on mine. It is new just set up over the weekend. Enjoyed the video.

[@aaronstestlab]

Really easy. If it's taking two hands and is brand new, I'd exchange it. Also check that you're not trying to lower it past the repeat-a-cut depth stop.

[@scabberdoug]

Agreed, mine can raise and lower with one finger. Did you get yours fixed or exchanged?

[@antoniocreo1709]

Howmuch one set tickness planer

[@Malingkat5949]

Hello, Aaron, the flex elbow is not available right now. Do you have any idea if there is other brand that fits the lid?

[@Malingkat5949]

And also the one you said that included the semi-ridgid hose I guess from powertec? I mean you didn’t put the link on it. Could you pls give me the links for those elbow and semi-hose? Thanks

[@Malingkat5949]

Do you think the powertec 70105 elbow will work?

[@PSJBL]

Curious if the bag is really necessary. Thanks. Good review.

[@aaronstestlab]

Not totally necessary, I've run the dust setup with and without it. A little more mess without but still works pretty well.

[@SuzukiKid400]

You could also mount an exhaust filter like that on a shop vacuum to prevent chips from coming out of the top of the lid.

[@gomer4247]

Does that 4” flexible elbow slip right on like in the video. I have yet to find one that fits.

[@aaronstestlab]

I'm using a DustRight 90-degree adapter to make the connection.

[@Blue2crows]

Buying one

[@aaronstestlab]

nice

[@matteason989]

Hey I just copied this setup and the lid is letting air (and chips) out the sides, same trash can, same everything as shown. I have bungies going down the middle to the handles and it forms a nice seal where the bungies are but the other sides let the air and chips out. Have you come across this and what did you do to fix it.

[@aaronstestlab]

To be honest, I just kind of deal with the fact that some shavings escape. I'm happy knowing that I'm catching 99% of them. That said, I've entertained the idea of bolting 6'ish d-rings on the trash can so I could bungie the lid in multiple places.

[@matteason989]

@@aaronstestlab I actually just fixed the issue. I ride motorcycles and had one of those webbed straps lying around it's like a net with bungie hooks. I ran a ratchet strap around the trash can to give me something to hook on to. The net bungie kept the lid on and i could not feel any measurable air coming out around the lid with the planer running and didn't see anything escape when i did a few test passes. I'll replace the ratchet strap with eye bolts now that I have a good location for where to hook onto.

[@coloradomountainman8659]

I had my 735 for 3 days. Took it back. Worst snipe I've ever had on a planer, and I've been using shop planers since my first one (Makita 10" ) back in 1980, regardless how I fed the material. This machine also ate blades. Less than 10 minutes planing clean pine 2x8's and the blades were rendered unusable and that was while taking less than 1/16" on a pass, about 1/2 turn on the handle. Switch is in a terrible location, nothing to keep a board from hitting it and turning the machine off when sliding a board across the top and positioning it to refeed it. Then there is the chip exiting the machine at 200+ mph. There needs to be a way to disconnect the blower to be able to just have the chips drop into a receptacle. And lastly, as if this wasn't enough, the power cord is on the wrong side of the machine, creating a tripping hazard unless you do some magical rerouting. Back to using my 25 year old Ryobi AP13 which still performs remarkedly well after a million miles of use.

[@djjinerson]

Count yourself lucky…I got mine a week and a half ago and it’s been snipe city….bought the tables, adjusted em countless times and recommended ways…the unit came with the metal Ruler bent to hell. I’m guessing the box took a tumble. Not looking forward to disassembly and repacking to return. Don’t know if I will even go with it again. But the snipe your getting is nothing in comparison mine is almost a 1/16th on the right side exit.

[@aaronstestlab]

That sucks man. If I were you I'd consider swapping it out for a new one. It's pretty rare to hear complaints about this unit.

[@aottaviano1]

How have you been liking the Wen stand?

[@aaronstestlab]

Great so far. No complaints.

[@mebunkeryou8718]

Think it could handle 9" wide by 70" long Douglas fir beams? Or would i be asking for trouble?

[@aaronstestlab]

Sure, length is irrelevant provided you've got appropriate support.

[@1pcinoregon]

Sure that'll work

[@brendasmyles8242]

Just loosen the screws on the side and adjust the plate a little and tighten. Problem solved

[@woodandtable]

Nope- extension tables don’t help. There’s always snipe. The 733 is worse. Frustrating.

[@aaronstestlab]

I agree, I've just learned to live with it

[@woodandtable]

@@aaronstestlab Ya- it’ll sand out with a little patience. Thanks for the vid. 👍

[@colemahaney880]

734 is much better

[@aaronstestlab]

I think they’re both great

[@cobrapatrol]

It's too heavy.

[@CharmleysChopShop]

As soon as he said cdc I stopped watching.

[@aaronstestlab]

Hey, this video was before they lost all credibility

[@CharmleysChopShop]

@Aaron's Test Lab haha! Good review very indepth