CRAFTSMAN - Planer

[@stringguy2825]

Dewalt 12 1/2" planer is on clearance at Lowes for $329. I bought a Grizzly 13" helical head planer used at an auction for $350. There is an incredible difference between straight knives and helical head carbide cutters. Grizzly is definitely the way to go, especially if you can find one used.

[@ashleycocozza7153]

Just purchased and it will be delivered on Friday. I’m a random DIYer and need a machine that doesn’t cost an arm and leg! Thank you!

[@jonesmachineco]

I think you’ll be pleased

[@compubyte2010]

WOW, thanks for doing a REAL review and actually using it for 6 months.. and understand and know what your talking about when you show us how to use it.. Can't stand a review where they unbox. and just tell you without reading the manual or using it for a week or two at least.. ONLY WAY to do a real review is over time! using the machine.. seeing how it operates under stress etc.. I'll definitely be adding one of these to my list!!

[@jonesmachineco]

I appreciate the support thank you

[@alward417]

Hey Derek, thanks for sharing. My take on Craftsman has always been that they are geared to the casual homeowner, doing random projects from time to time, and based on my experience using their tools do not hold up to the commercial ones. I would really like to see a year end review to see how this tool, and others you have reviewed, held up your standards. Thanks, Al

[@jonesmachineco]

Al I can certainly agree. I have the joiner and planer and so far they have held up pretty well. However they are getting used daily so we shall see. I will absolutely give an update in 6 months. Thanks for the input.

[@kevinmfafard]

@@jonesmachineco its a bit early but how are they holding up?

[@jonesmachineco]

To be honest I’m quite happy with it I haven’t had to change blades or anything and I use it almost daily

[@ryananthony4840]

I can almost guarantee it the same build as my Ridgid minus the luxury features.... probably same motor and chassis, so it should function just as well. I think most of these are made in the same factory just different brand names on them. The Ridgid is $500 now

[@dgriffin6074]

"Surprisingly heavy". Hahaha. I had to check myself for a hernia after unloading mine. However, I am delighted with it. I fully agree with your opinion. Also, it is, at this time, the least expensive thickness planer on the market...about $80 less than the Harbor Freight Bauer planer. I purchased mine because I am replacing rotten siding with cypress which is highly resistant to rot, but, as I purchase it from the sawmill, it is too thicker then the siding currently on my house. It exceeded my expectations.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m glad you like it!

[@mikek.3965]

Thank you Derek. I've been debating on a Dewalt but no more than I would use a planer for say, thinning pine boards, this one might do the trick given your review. Thanks!

[@jonesmachineco]

Desalts a sweet machine but I use my craftsman daily no complaints

[@gyulakovacs1334]

Thanks .

[@espressoveins2730]

I’m about to unbox mine and use it weekly to crank out some charcuterie board orders. Looking forward to hearing your follow up! This is my first planer

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m glad to hear it let me know how it goes for you. Make sure you keep the bottom tray clean you’ll have better results

[@espressoveins2730]

@@jonesmachineco thanks! Happy to have come across this video, thorough and to the point with a fun example of relatable woodwork. Cheers!

[@jonesmachineco]

Thank you for commenting I appreciate the support!!

[@Proverbs-qv9iu]

Great video , simple to the point. Great demo shots. I appreciate the honesty. Been on here for 2 hours watching reviews. This is the one that sold me!!! I HATE DEWALT 🤮lol I’m a Milwaukee guy, so craftsman will have to do thanks again. 👍🏾

[@jonesmachineco]

Glad to help out ! Thanks for watching

[@ns_racing]

Ironic the Craftsman and Dewalt are made by the same company. Stanley Black and Decker

[@danmiller7709]

I almost went in on the Bauer, with the HF 20% sale but this thing just sounds tighter. And I’m a simp for Craftsman. I’ll end up with this if Loews every pops a sale or I stop being lazy and upload my military discount to my account.

[@elpaisaexplorador9981]

I got mine brand new 😉

[@SimplyRade]

what about snipe do you notice much with it? I am contemplating really hard about this. I love my other craftsman tools. I've been eyeballing this one and performax for the price.

[@jonesmachineco]

Snipe?

[@abrahamsustaita1355]

Los compraste al mismo tiempo? Un saludo me da gusto si tuvieras que eligir canteadora o cepillo cual te irias?

[@danmiller7709]

I have the money to spring for a Dewalt. It’s all the same, it’s just how much I’m putting into woodworking gear. What am I missing out on with the Dewalt? (All I’ve gathered from videos/comments is a couple inches of snipe) (Also the goal right now is not to sell any pieces, just make things for the house, learn the gear and enjoy the process)

[@jonesmachineco]

I think the dewalt is a better made machine for daily use. I’ve had no trouble with my craftsman but everything thing I’ve read say the desalts a great machine

[@danmiller7709]

@@jonesmachineco yeah I’m just starting out, trying to make some cutting boards and mostly making pallet wood pretty. I just don’t wanna regret not going in on the Dewalt a year from now. It’s hard to say. But it seems like these lesser planers really do the job.

[@jonesmachineco]

Mines worked well, If you buy it from my link I get a small cut and it doesn’t increase your price

[@donaldbrown3788]

I have the same unit and I’m having problems with sniping at both ends of my boards I’ve tried making ajustmeants no good .

[@jonesmachineco]

How deep of cuts on which material?

[@503.Cameron]

Great video helped me make a decision

[@jonesmachineco]

What did you decide?

[@503.Cameron]

@@jonesmachineco to get it

[@jonesmachineco]

Awesome let me know what you think

[@503.Cameron]

@@jonesmachineco will do

[@oreoninja918]

I heard that snipe is fairly bad with this unit. How have you dealt with that and how is is holding up over a year later? also how often have you had to change the blades?

[@jonesmachineco]

Definitely designed for light cuts and keep the track clean of you’ll have issues. Blades were a snap.

[@joecanalori5588]

Are the blades easy to change out? And are replacement blades easy to find?

[@jonesmachineco]

Yes not hard at all

[@1-1-2-3-3]

Have you had problems with snipe with this? I just got one and getting a lot. Snipe is when it takes slightly more of a cut at the beginning 2 inches of the board and at the end of the boards.

[@jonesmachineco]

I have not had that problem. But I’ve heard heavy cuts may cause this.

[@ivancastillo9911]

Hi there, where is made, is an usa construction? And the guaranty is directly with Amazon? Thanks and greetings from Mexico

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ll have to look

[@robertdennis1439]

is there any kind of sawdust port or vac attachment to keep the mess to a minimum if using inside?

[@jonesmachineco]

Yes there is!

[@ripsrelics5404]

Hey...have you tried any cedar? I got this planer as a present from my girlfriend today.

[@jonesmachineco]

Yes, light cuts cedars not very strong and tends to rip

[@henryreyjr.8372]

After a year have you been happy with the planer?

[@jonesmachineco]

I was happy with it. I upgraded the blades. Definitely use light cuts, it’s not a heavy duty planer like the dewalt. I ended up moving to a 13 inch planer but I had no complaints with the unit.

[@henryreyjr.8372]

@@jonesmachinecoI’m going to buy it tomorrow. What kind of blade upgrade was it?

[@jonesmachineco]

I bought the carbide helix cutters, was as much as the machine, probably should have just bought these. amzn.to/3DmWvOa The machine was fine with stock blades

[@rjguess]

Do you think this would work well on cedar dog ears for a fence?

[@jonesmachineco]

Hmmm you know I’m not sure. Cedar tends to split

[@rjguess]

@@jonesmachineco true. I was thinking of planing down my dog ears to bring a new look back to my old weathered fence. I might just give it a try.

[@jonesmachineco]

Let me know how that works out if you do it

[@rjguess]

@@jonesmachineco I will.

[@rjguess]

@@jonesmachineco I tested a few dog ears and these dog ears are 18 years old. Been pressure washed about 10 of those 18 years. It smoothed them down and made them look very nice!!

[@gracec6149]

Is, there going to be more videos on KZbin?

[@jonesmachineco]

Yes there will

[@gracec6149]

@@jonesmachineco okay are you going to do more Live Stream on KZbin?

[@jonesmachineco]

Eventually

[@delsdomain33]

Does it have a depth stop?

[@jonesmachineco]

It’s has adjustable depth but not a manual block stop

[@elcarpinteroGamer]

Hello Derek great video, is posible to upgrade with a Shelix cutting head?

[@jonesmachineco]

I believe so but I am not certain about that I haven’t needed to change out the head yet

[@colemahaney880]

stay away from those cutters

[@elcarpinteroGamer]

@@colemahaney880 why?

[@colemahaney880]

@@elcarpinteroGamer wait ti you go to buy a replace cutters and it is very little difference from the straight cutter knives