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.
@ashleycocozza71532 жыл бұрын
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!
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll be pleased
@compubyte20102 жыл бұрын
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!!
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the support thank you
@alward4173 жыл бұрын
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
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinmfafard3 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco its a bit early but how are they holding up?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
"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 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you like it!
@mikek.39652 жыл бұрын
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!
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
Desalts a sweet machine but I use my craftsman daily no complaints
@gyulakovacs13343 жыл бұрын
Thanks .
@espressoveins27303 жыл бұрын
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
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
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
@espressoveins27303 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco thanks! Happy to have come across this video, thorough and to the point with a fun example of relatable woodwork. Cheers!
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting I appreciate the support!!
@Proverbs-qv9iu3 жыл бұрын
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. 👍🏾
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help out ! Thanks for watching
@ns_racing Жыл бұрын
Ironic the Craftsman and Dewalt are made by the same company. Stanley Black and Decker
@danmiller77093 жыл бұрын
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.
@elpaisaexplorador99813 жыл бұрын
I got mine brand new 😉
@SimplyRade3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Snipe?
@abrahamsustaita13553 жыл бұрын
Los compraste al mismo tiempo? Un saludo me da gusto si tuvieras que eligir canteadora o cepillo cual te irias?
@danmiller77093 жыл бұрын
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)
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
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
@danmiller77093 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Mines worked well, If you buy it from my link I get a small cut and it doesn’t increase your price
@donaldbrown37882 жыл бұрын
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 .
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
How deep of cuts on which material?
@503.Cameron3 жыл бұрын
Great video helped me make a decision
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
What did you decide?
@503.Cameron3 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco to get it
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Awesome let me know what you think
@503.Cameron3 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco will do
@oreoninja9182 жыл бұрын
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?
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
Definitely designed for light cuts and keep the track clean of you’ll have issues. Blades were a snap.
@joecanalori55882 жыл бұрын
Are the blades easy to change out? And are replacement blades easy to find?
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
Yes not hard at all
@1-1-2-3-33 жыл бұрын
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.
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
I have not had that problem. But I’ve heard heavy cuts may cause this.
@ivancastillo99113 жыл бұрын
Hi there, where is made, is an usa construction? And the guaranty is directly with Amazon? Thanks and greetings from Mexico
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to look
@robertdennis14392 жыл бұрын
is there any kind of sawdust port or vac attachment to keep the mess to a minimum if using inside?
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
Yes there is!
@ripsrelics54042 жыл бұрын
Hey...have you tried any cedar? I got this planer as a present from my girlfriend today.
@jonesmachineco2 жыл бұрын
Yes, light cuts cedars not very strong and tends to rip
@henryreyjr.8372 Жыл бұрын
After a year have you been happy with the planer?
@jonesmachineco Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachinecoI’m going to buy it tomorrow. What kind of blade upgrade was it?
@jonesmachineco Жыл бұрын
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
@rjguess3 жыл бұрын
Do you think this would work well on cedar dog ears for a fence?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm you know I’m not sure. Cedar tends to split
@rjguess3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Let me know how that works out if you do it
@rjguess3 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco I will.
@rjguess3 жыл бұрын
@@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!!
@gracec61493 жыл бұрын
Is, there going to be more videos on KZbin?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Yes there will
@gracec61493 жыл бұрын
@@jonesmachineco okay are you going to do more Live Stream on KZbin?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
Eventually
@delsdomain333 жыл бұрын
Does it have a depth stop?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
It’s has adjustable depth but not a manual block stop
@elcarpinteroGamer3 жыл бұрын
Hello Derek great video, is posible to upgrade with a Shelix cutting head?
@jonesmachineco3 жыл бұрын
I believe so but I am not certain about that I haven’t needed to change out the head yet
@colemahaney8803 жыл бұрын
stay away from those cutters
@elcarpinteroGamer3 жыл бұрын
@@colemahaney880 why?
@colemahaney8803 жыл бұрын
@@elcarpinteroGamer wait ti you go to buy a replace cutters and it is very little difference from the straight cutter knives