November 27, 201312 yr comment_7286 The wife just gave me the go ahead, so I just now pulled the trigger on a Dewalt 735 planer. Amazon has it on sale for $537 inc. the aux. tables and an extra set of knives.Due for delivery 12/5. Merry Christmas to me!Anyone want a heavily used Delta 13†planer?Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7299 Congrats Gene!!!! Very nice planer! And an early Merry Christmas to you!!! I have the 735 and love it. Great little planer. John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
November 27, 201312 yr Author comment_7298 John,I bought a Wixey to put on the Delta but never installed it. Is it worthwhile to install it on the DeWalt? Don't know what I'd do with it, otherwise.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7297 I have found on my Dewalt, the thickness index's are dead on, you can rely on them completely.Gene Howe said: John, I bought a Wixey to put on the Delta but never installed it. Is it worthwhile to install it on the DeWalt? Don't know what I'd do with it, otherwise. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7296 What model # is your Delta? I may buy it for parts.Ron DudelstonSite AdministratorAbove and Beyond WoodWorks Report
November 27, 201312 yr Author comment_7295 Ron,Have to get back to you next week. Â We're rushing around to go to Tucson for the holidays. I can tell you that it's a pretty new model.Shipping would be expensive. You know how heavy they are.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7294 Well Merry Christmas Gene. That is a very nice early gift. Are you going to put the spiral head in it? It will sure quieten it down. John MoodySite Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying Report
November 27, 201312 yr Author comment_7293 No, John. The planer it'self was like pulling teeth. Phyl's comment was that I'd likely not live long enough to get much use out of it. She really doesn't realize how much it's used. Anyway, if I were to buy the Byrd, there would be little risk I'd live long enough to even install it. :-) Besides, muffs are cheap.Just got the confirmation email from Amazon. Seems the purchased qualified for an additional $25 discount. I must be living right....at least today.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
November 27, 201312 yr Author comment_7292 Darn! I'm glad that it's a good little ruler but now I've got ONE MORE unneeded gadget in the shop. I might just install it anyway. John Morris said: I have found on my Dewalt, the thickness index's are dead on, you can rely on them completely.Gene Howe said: John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7291 That's a great price! I ended up purchasing the tables and knives separately- not cheap. Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins! Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7290 Great early gift. Congrats to you.Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free. Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7289 Gene - many wife points - great giftFredaka Pop's Shopwww.pops-shop.com'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'Scroll Saw Forum Host Report
November 27, 201312 yr comment_7288 We'll talk. Mine's a 22-580 Gene Howe said:Ron,Have to get back to you next week.  We're rushing around to go to Tucson for the holidays. I can tell you that it's a pretty new model.Shipping would be expensive. You know how heavy they are.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
November 28, 201312 yr Author comment_7287 Ron,Mentioned it to my son. He said he'll take it. He's just now setting up a shop. He's a mechanical tinkerer. Chances are he may get a couple more years ot of it.Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton Report
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