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reikimaster · 09-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Guys.... used Dewalt 733 planer. $200 and not far from my house. This is a 12-1/2" planer and I believe on this model the knives are sharpenable.... not disposable like the 734. Looks to be in decent shape and lightly used. I don't own a planer and this would be my first. Is this a good unit for a good price? Or should I pass? I wasn't really in the market, but this just struck me as being a pretty low price for this planer. Right or wrong?
Of course I'd give it a little closer inspection, but .... suggestions what to look for?

**bobj3** · 09-06-2007, 03:27 PM

Hi reikimaster

Get your money out of your pocket and get back down to it,,,
that's about 1/2 the going price of a new one..
Look at the paint under and by the blades this will give you a hint how much time it has on it..

If the paint looks new, put your money in his hands and say thank you and be on your way,,,they don't last long at that price....

angus · 09-06-2007, 05:45 PM

send me their address et - i'll send a check for item + postage etc and i'll let you now how well it works

**challagan** · 09-06-2007, 06:52 PM

Hope it works out for you. Sounds like a great price, hope it is like BJ says! Let us know how you make out!

Corey

CManinLa · 09-07-2007, 11:07 AM

Reviews appear to be favorable. Found this link:

http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Shop_To...splay_~reviews

and this one:

http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Tools-B...splay_~reviews

rmaxa · 09-07-2007, 07:24 PM

My Son-in-Law has one, and I think it work really well. I end up using it more then her does. The good news is he lives in the same development.

**challagan** · 09-07-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rmaxa

My Son-in-Law has one, and I think it work really well. I end up using it more then her does. The good news is he lives in the same development.

Some guys have all the luck! Got to be nice to that SIL... hey kid, can I use the planer today?

Corey

vapochilled · 09-08-2007, 11:53 AM

I've never used a power planer, do they handle the same as a regular plane?

**bobj3** · 09-08-2007, 12:16 PM

Hi vapochilled

If you are talking about a Stanley type Hand Planer and a Makita type 3-1/4-Inch Hand-Held Planer = NO, many door installers use them because they are quick to remove stock, but most users can mess up the stock real quick with them.

it takes a very fine touch to use them..the right way.

But that's just my 2 cents..

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I've never used a power planer, do they handle the same as a regular plane?

**Mike** · 09-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Vapochilled, the power hand planes take a delicate hand to use. It is very easy to remove more wood than you want to. The planer in this thread is something different, a machine that will match one side of a board to the other. Most of these machines are able to handle a board 12-1/2" wide. To get truely square wood you must first clean up one side on a joiner. (Sometimes called a jointer) After you have a "true" side you run your wood through a planer and it gives you a top and bottom side that are perfectly even. If you do not use the joiner first you will end up with wood that measures the same thickness but it can look like a roller coaster. Power hand planers are seldom used by home woodworkers. Rough carpenters and door installers would be the likely users.

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reikimaster Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 233 View reikimaster's Gallery	used planer Guys.... used Dewalt 733 planer. $200 and not far from my house. This is a 12-1/2" planer and I believe on this model the knives are sharpenable.... not disposable like the 734. Looks to be in decent shape and lightly used. I don't own a planer and this would be my first. Is this a good unit for a good price? Or should I pass? I wasn't really in the market, but this just struck me as being a pretty low price for this planer. Right or wrong? Of course I'd give it a little closer inspection, but .... suggestions what to look for?
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,137 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi reikimaster Get your money out of your pocket and get back down to it,,, that's about 1/2 the going price of a new one.. Look at the paint under and by the blades this will give you a hint how much time it has on it.. If the paint looks new, put your money in his hands and say thank you and be on your way,,,they don't last long at that price.... __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Hope it works out for you. Sounds like a great price, hope it is like BJ says! Let us know how you make out! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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CManinLa Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19 View CManinLa's Gallery	Reviews appear to be favorable. Found this link: http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Shop_To...splay_~reviews and this one: http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Tools-B...splay_~reviews __________________ Makita LS1013FL Miter Saw Ridgid AC9944 MS-UV Craftsman 21829 Portable Table Saw Craftsman 17543 Router Combo Craftsman 21335 Dust Collector DeWalt D55141FNBN Compressor Last edited by CManinLa; 09-07-2007 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Add additional link
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rmaxa Registered User Forum King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 535 View rmaxa's Gallery	My Son-in-Law has one, and I think it work really well. I end up using it more then her does. The good news is he lives in the same development. __________________ Rolf "I love it when a plan comes together" Hannibal Smith
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,090 View Mike's Gallery	Vapochilled, the power hand planes take a delicate hand to use. It is very easy to remove more wood than you want to. The planer in this thread is something different, a machine that will match one side of a board to the other. Most of these machines are able to handle a board 12-1/2" wide. To get truely square wood you must first clean up one side on a joiner. (Sometimes called a jointer) After you have a "true" side you run your wood through a planer and it gives you a top and bottom side that are perfectly even. If you do not use the joiner first you will end up with wood that measures the same thickness but it can look like a roller coaster. Power hand planers are seldom used by home woodworkers. Rough carpenters and door installers would be the likely users. __________________ Mike
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