DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-Inch (DW735X)
- Purchase includes one stationary 13" Planer, in/out feed tables with fasteners (attached to the base of the Planer base), extra blades and dust hose adapter. Stand is not included.
- Three knife cutter head of the thickness planer delivers 30% longer knife life and makes knife change faster and easier
- Two-speed gear box of the wood planer allows users to change feed speed to optimizing cuts per inch at 96 or 179 CPI
- Fan-assisted chip ejection vacuums chip off of the cutter head and exhausts them out of the machine
- 19-3/4-inch cast aluminum base is 2 times more rigid than a standard 10-inch base and folding tables
- Automatic carriage lock reduces the movement that causes snipe without the need for manual engagement by the user
- Material removal gauge and extra large thickness scale deliver accurate cuts with every pass
Thickener and Desempenadeira Planers, know the differences
The Thickening and Desempenadeiras Planers have similar names, but they are used for different functions and still complement each other. How about knowing or remembering the difference between two essential pieces of equipment for working with wood?
The planer's basic function is to thin the wood, reducing it until reaching the desired dimensions required by the project. There are Manual Planers commonly used in joinery and carpentry, and Electric Planers that facilitate this process, as they require less effort from the professional.
Among the equipment models that form the basis for a joinery, the Desempenadeiras and Thickeners Planers are fundamental, as they will transform the raw wood into the ideal format for what the project requires.
But despite similar names, they are two devices with different functions, and they are what we are going to talk about today in this post!
understand the differences
The Planer Desempenadeira or Desempeno is a machine to produce a flat surface along the length of a wooden board that is warped. The configuration of a Desempenadeira Planer consists of a table with width and length according to the capacity specified by the manufacturer to fix the piece of wood to be thinned. The wood slides across the machine table, passing through the center where there is an opening in which the tool that will carry out the thinning is fixed. An important part of the straightening process is to use the correct setting of the machine so that there is no waste of wood.
The Planer Desengrossadeira or Desengrosso is used to adjust the thickness of a piece of wood, leaving it with a constant gauge. It will level out, remove thickness and thin out the natural wood, making it have the same shape as the base used as a reference.
Thickness alone will not be able to straighten a piece of wood, as it follows the twist of the warped piece. Consequently, if we pass the warped piece directly into the thickening, it will only reduce the thickness of the wood and will not give the desired finish, removing the irregularities of the piece, but without straightening.
Which one to choose for my workshop?
The ideal is to have both machines to offer professional jobs, as the planer will uniform the surface of the worked piece and the thickness will copy the reference face, equaling the thickness along the length, leaving both equal and level. That is, a straight edge cannot be used to create a board of uniform thickness along its length. For this task, after straightening a face, we use the Thickener.
To meet this need, there are some models of Thickening Planers and Desempenadeiras on the market in the same equipment. In this case, they are combined with the workpiece passing under the same rotating blade for thickening, but in the opposite direction.
Remember that it is very important to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, apron, glasses, ear protectors and even a mask (to prevent wood chips from hurting your face).
At FG stores , you can find models of portable Planers Thickeners and Smoothers, equipped with a motor with carbon brushes, without transmission by belts and brakes, being more accessible and useful in workshops in general.
Now that you know the differences between these two Planer models, how about finding out more about other essential woodworking equipment? Click and learn more about Tupia: main models and their functionalities .
Planer: know how to use it!
You can make woodworking with a planer in an easy way!Did you buy a planer and already want to create or renovate many wooden things with it? So, you need to first prepare the place, the equipment and take some steps to work safely! Do you want to know how to do all this in a very practical and easy way? So, come with me and I'll tell you!
Invest in the ideal bench
If your planer is a hand, electric or bench plane, you will first need to prepare a place to work with it. Since, the workbench suitable for making joinery or carpentry is very firm and can withstand weight, knocks and larger pieces.
Its ideal height is between 85 and 98 centimeters, about 50 centimeters wide and between 1.5 to 2 meters wide. Thus, you can cut large or small pieces with plenty of space and safety! Always check if it is well fixed and retained because otherwise, your objects may be crooked later, ok?
work safely
Before starting work, always wear safety equipment. Goggles are essential because while you use the planer, splinters and wood chips can fly.
Another essential accessory is the glove , ok? With it, you don't run the risk of skinning or cutting your hands or even ending your day with splinters in your fingers. In fact, it has gloves for carpentry and carpentry, which are made of nylon and neoprene that are super resistant, antiperspirant and do not let your hand slip. Oh and they don't cover your fingers, which serves to give you more control and firmness in the grip of the planer.
The breathing mask is also very safe because wearing out the wood or finishing it creates a lot of sawdust. And the best part is that it has its own mask for carpentry, ok?
Prepare the bench according to the planer
Before starting to move the piece, make sure it does not have tacks, nails , staples or screws . Remove any of these items or remnants of resin, paint and varnish . Also keep an eye out for knots in the wood, which are ripples that can peel off and splinter. Then, to avoid accidents, moisten a cloth, pass the piece, sand from the center outwards. This way, everything will be in the right way before using the planer!
If you are going to use the manual planer type , secure the pieces to the bench, okay? This prevents them from escaping! Smaller pieces should be securely fixed to the countertops with their own clamps before you start using the planer. That way you don't run the risk of them slipping or jumping on you. Oh, and it's very important to work with the planer using both hands to give it better support, ok?
If it is a bench planer, the piece must first be fitted to the planer, with the correct guides, before you start the work.
In the case of the electric bench planer, the blades must always be placed all at once and mounted upwards. If your electric planer has support, you should use a protective cover for it, which serves to hide the blades. Always use a guide above the machine to move the piece of wood without it slipping or bent. Cool huh? Then you need to adjust the blade and depth manually to move the part.
The electric planer may have buttons for automatic depth adjustment
In the electronic planer you do this process automatically, using the buttons. Easy, right?
Then the preparation is ready! Now, just get to work. Always do this towards the wood. And to see which is the right direction of the piece, see which side of the wood that slips effortlessly when you run the planer on it.
Ah, to make cleaning easier after work, there's an electric planer with a suction adapter for a sawdust bag, which you can buy separately. It collects sawdust as it falls, cutting down on dust and mess.
