Thickness planer modification that I should have done a long time ago

Woodworkers and tool manufacturers have been trying to mistake-proof the trade for the entirety of human existence, but it seems like every project brings some new lesson, or even an old lesson that you didn't learn anything from. I'm a big fan of my DeWalt DW735 thickness planer, but there are a few things that I would like to improve. One thing in particular has made me a little cranky on more than one occasion, so today I decided to fix it.
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Supplies:
Wooden wheel (1)
3/8" Nylon washers (2)
3/8" Stainless steel washers (Depending on wheel thickness)
Mod Podge (for finishing the wheel): amzn.to/3oUA0X2
Equipment:
Rockler 4” x 4' stretch hose: amzn.to/38VGuQ5
Rockler threaded disconnect fitting: amzn.to/3nW9mvu
DW735X Planer (with tables and extra knives): amzn.to/2N9xSgl
DW735 Planer (without extension tables): amzn.to/3rKT5vL
DW7351 Extension Tables: amzn.to/2LrYDfs
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[@Drevid]

That was your funniest video I've seen yet. Brilliant. Thank you for that.

[@HeliRy]

When you think it’s finally idiot proof, give me 5 minutes alone in there. I dare you. Honestly though, you crack me up Ben 😂

[@RobertSchoenert]

I'm headed to my planer to do the same. Brilliant! thanks

[@wiseoldfool]

Classic Snekker! Sorry I can only click "like" once. John Oerter deserves a mention for the most concise but expressive comment!

[@crzyworm623]

what a great idea, I have to take my handle off for storage on my flip cart since it protrudes and I can't push it against the wall, or I catch my leg on it walking by... This will solve that.

[@Jonathan_Grider]

That ending was priceless! I can’t tell you how many times I have jumped into a recording and my mic wasn’t on…. 🤦‍♂️ made me chuckle a bit!

[@CycleTuber]

I did this shortly after I bought the planer and almost ripped my arm off walking by it and catching that ridiculous handle.....I found a nice round 1½" cabinet knob and drilled it for the original bolt....east to grab and turn.....best part of the vid was the last 30 seconds......

[@mortonhall2847]

You have just solved a problem for me, I have the same planer, but mounted on a flip cart, I didn't realize that my problem was the handle stuck out about an inch to far, so, each time I have to flip to my sander I have to remove the handle on the planer. I have contemplated cutting an inch or so from the handle, but your solution is great. Thanx

[@wolfwoodworkingcreations4321]

I see what you did there and you almost got me. I will not say which time though. I noticed your planer knob was replaced in another of your funny videos and now I know why. This is on my to-do-list that keeps getting longer thanks to KZbin.

[@TheSnekkerShow]

I hear you, man, the list of possible improvements never seems to end.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Love the ending! HA HA HA HA!!!

[@nefariousyawn]

Your cheerful intro made me suspicious, and put me on guard for tragedy. My old Delta planer has its height adjuster on the top, but it's also obscenely large and awkward, so I will be making the same modification to it. Thanks!

[@hurcorh]

The last bit i just made up my own commentary. Nice work! :)

[@jaykepley5238]

Funny ending!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Some days just turn out that way!🤪🛫

[@thedoorguycharlie]

Been there. Lav mic turned on to the wrong position. Good save ;)

[@akebaharper5931]

How often does your planer trips and how much hours you spend on it before it trips?

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

I have never seen my planner trip, in fact I have not seen it walking around. And I do not let it drink either! 🤪🛫 Oh you mean the breaker trips! I have never had my Dewalt 735 breaker trip, I will say my line voltage is 127 volts and equates to less current draw. I also take very light passes With my planner.

[@akebaharper5931]

@@TheFalconJetDriver nice one I should take my planer to rehab by it ain't done a full month proper work

[@TheSnekkerShow]

In five years, I have tripped mine a few times unintentionally, and at least 40 times intentionally. This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXJXn1mobuiY6c

[@davesatosky5840]

why not juse the wheel with out a knob? im surprised this planer doesn't have a lock so you cant accidently do that

[@TheSnekkerShow]

It's not necessary for minor adjustments, but for changing a couple of inches, the knob is a time saver.

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

Nothing is truly idiot /proof/, it can only be made idiot resistant.

[@vbaspcppguy]

Well, this is on my to do list. I hate that handle.

[@johnoerter2883]

LOL … yup

[@joliekarno]

Baahaaaaa!

[@diymylife5385]

LOL!!!!!!

[@billquillin1952]

LOL