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Richard Kagen
12-22-2006, 10:41 PM
at Amazon for $339. Anyone have it? Advice?

This will be my first planer (actually I have never even touched one), but it seems like the next logical piece for the growing shop. I do not have a jointer either, but I am interested in making some boxes and need thin stock.
scott spencer
12-22-2006, 10:47 PM
The 22-580 was my 2nd planer, and I've been happy with it. It's well proven and has been well reviewed over the years. It offers the advantage of having 2 speeds and $340 is a decent price for it. The cutterhead lock works well at reducing snipe. Solid performer IMHO.

http://www.epinions.com/content_156115177092
Ernie Hobbs
12-22-2006, 10:52 PM
The 22-580 is a good planer for the money. I've had mine for a couple of years and no regrets. $340 is an OK price but, I've seen better. If you are willing to wait a while, sometimes it will pop up in the $250 range from various sellers. I paid about that from Woodworkers Supply two years ago and I've seen as low as $200 somewhere online. Look around- this is a popular model and vendors will have good sales from time to time.
Richard Kagen
12-22-2006, 11:14 PM
I am seeing prices up into the low $400's for the 22-580
Tom Henry
12-22-2006, 11:29 PM
Got mine on ebay for 150 and it is like new!
scott spencer
12-22-2006, 11:43 PM
I am seeing prices up into the low $400's for the 22-580

Homier has refurbed 22-580s for $250 plus $30 s/h (http://www.homier.com/detail.asp?SessionKey=L8V0E1nytCITNcqXLmN%2beBiBLE Cz6PPUHfZ86XdKHlFNvRQN6Du8setKZPUVnV%2fhC6hgXXLfg2 Dd&dpt=&cat=&sku=01804).....
Ken Shoemaker
12-23-2006, 2:24 AM
It was my first planer - 1 1/2 years old and running like new. Getting ready to flip the blades so I can't comment on the ease of changing them. But would like to here about it myself...
Ernie Hobbs
12-23-2006, 9:57 AM
Getting ready to flip the blades so I can't comment on the ease of changing them. But would like to here about it myself...

Don't worry- it is easy. Just follow the instructions in your owners manual -this link if you don't know where yours is: http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/ServiceNet/Common/Default.asp?strURLContent=../TechnicalPublications/Default.asp
It makes a big difference to have sharp blades. In two years, I've changed the blades twice- once flipped and once replaced.