Replacing The Craftsman Planer With A New Hercules Planer

[@joetaylor2329]

I just bought mine today. They are having their Spring Black Friday event and members get access to the deals a week early. I just got mine for $100 off so it cost me $329. Can't wait to use it.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

The tables take a little adjusting, but overall it has been great!

[@stevesiefken2696]

Is there a fan that ejects sawdust?

[@CalicoWoodworking]

There is not. I usually just run the back open.

[@Ryan_F92]

Hercules makes some great tools for the money!

[@CalicoWoodworking]

This is my first, but I am impressed so far.

[@thefrankperspective4247]

This planer is way underrepresented on KZbin. Well done.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

It's been good so far.

[@mylawnnstuff4315]

Grabbed one of these off the "as-is" table for $155.99. Opened it up and it was brand new in the plastic wrap, i feel like i stole something 🤣

[@CalicoWoodworking]

That's a steal!

[@thefrankperspective4247]

Oh damn nice

[@POUNDINGWOOD-tj9jq]

I've been wondering about the Hercules for a while now. I'll probably pick one up next time they go on sale.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

For the price it's probably one of the better deals out there.

[@BruceTriesStuff-cj5ev]

I bought this same one as my first planer. 100% happy with it. The locking head really helps with snipe.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

Thats what sold me on it.

[@MrJayyangie]

Thank you. I am in need of a planer and almost pulled the trigger on one of these but wanted to get some reviews before purchasing. I appreciate your thoughts.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

You are so welcome!

[@Hansaman58]

I bought one in January and finally unboxed it yesterday after I built a table for it to rest on (similar to yours). Have not set it up yet or even powered it on but will in next day or two I live in Vermont and it has finally warmed up enough to work in my shop which I’m building in a barn. Got mine on sale with a coupon.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

I love those harbor freight coupons. I feel your pain on the cold, I'm in Maine.

[@thatmaineben975]

I these at Harbor Freight. I'm glad they're good quality.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

I view it as the best of the low budget. Obviously for more you could get something much higher quality. But at this price point, I don't think you would find anything better.

[@nissancareer2084]

My local Harbor Freight is always sold out of these. I might just order one off the website next time a coupon pops up.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

For the price it's worth it.

[@snowywoodworks9371]

I'm saving a Dewalt 735 but this one is tempting for the price.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

for the price it's hard to beat.

[@mundlkalli4396]

Thanks for the video and demo. This is embarrassing as hell. (first time user) but adjusting the thickness and knowing how many turns etc. as you taking off each layer . I DONT GET IT !!!! I read the instruction ...Any suggestion. ? I watched other videos with different brand....but some are different in their settings. Thank you again !

[@CalicoWoodworking]

Under the rotation handle there is a black guide that tells you much lower it's going. I personally only take about 1/64 to 1/32 every pass.

[@mundlkalli4396]

@@CalicoWoodworking Thank you very much !!!!

[@epicliving-lo2ic]

I was actually considering the Craftsman Planer. Looks like this is the better option.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

It is a huge upgrade!

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

Any follow up to add? Did adjusting the tables work?

[@CalicoWoodworking]

It did, the outfeed was fine i just had to raise the in feed side a little.

[@thatguyschannel2817]

I have that same Craftsman Planer and it works pretty well but the lock on the head would definitely be nice.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

I think the head shifting is the reason the craftsman gets snipe

[@chargedupwood-hb3jn]

I just bought one with a 10% discount! Thanks for the Review!

[@CalicoWoodworking]

Hope you like it!

[@eksine]

i hate how you sped up the video the whole time it's in use, i needed to hear and see it operate. mine is loud and i was verifying if it's the same as this

[@Dave-co1cv]

I was especially impressed with your invisible eye protection.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

Thats the best kind

[@Dave-co1cv]

@@CalicoWoodworking 😂🤣😅

[@davidlynch7666]

The Safety Squints never fail

[@allenblackmer9583]

Do you still have to craftsman for sale and would you ship it by chance?

[@CalicoWoodworking]

I haven't actually listed it yet. But no it's way to heavy to ship.

[@icecold40-xx7pz]

Hercules tools are pretty much summed up as the Premium brand and the cheap store. Overall good quality but because it's Harbor Freight they're still cheap.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

The quality is better than most other brands they carry.

[@weirdasschannel3162]

I'm waiting for these to go on sale again. Better price than the Dewalt 734 and pretty similar.

[@CalicoWoodworking]

Could always Join the Inside track club. It's about $60 off just for joining. I don't shop there enough to justify it. But an option.