Brad Kantor
03-23-2024, 6:34 PM
I picked up a new DW735X (type 12 from China) on sale. I can confirm it was not returned as it still had the hard plastic wrap in place on the box.
During initial inspection I discovered the remnants from an obligatory test cut. I also discovered metal shavings, flakes and "crumbs". Needless to say I returned it and picked one up from a different source. This new one is from Taiwan.
While I suspect the first unit was functionally fine, I didn't want to deal with dodging metal particulate. Anyone else discover this sort of thing?
I just wanted to let anyone looking for a planer know they should take a good close look at the "dust" present from any test cut.
Cheers!
During initial inspection I discovered the remnants from an obligatory test cut. I also discovered metal shavings, flakes and "crumbs". Needless to say I returned it and picked one up from a different source. This new one is from Taiwan.
While I suspect the first unit was functionally fine, I didn't want to deal with dodging metal particulate. Anyone else discover this sort of thing?
I just wanted to let anyone looking for a planer know they should take a good close look at the "dust" present from any test cut.
Cheers!