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Hi Robert,

Theres a possibility that the shop vac was under powered. I did notice that some chips tended to collect on
the left side when I was cleaning/inspecting. It’s kind of late to know...

Hey Nick,

I believe my planer drama is over.

I received the Cutech 40600H-CT today, and I got it set up and cut snipe free
on my first pass at leveling the extension tables.

One minor issue...

Thanks Nick!

I should have it by Friday. Ultimately, I’m glad I got this one.
its just a step down from their “pro” model.

From what I’m seeing, it’ll be more efficient in terms of adjusting...

I live in Jacksonville FL.

Actually, I went a few days with the DW734 and was finding that chips were getting stuck in the chip
extract chute. And the. Dropping down onto rollers and leaving...

Thanks Mike! I’ve been avoiding the rear snipe by running a sacrificial piece at the end (currently).
I’ll go back to check the height adjustment again and hopefully that will be it.

Thanks Matt. I’ll check the outfeed height. The manual says to adjust them so the tips are level with the bed (with no vertical play). I should be able to get it dialed in right. Thanks!!

Awesome, thanks Derek!

I’ve got a DeWalt DW734, which does have a carriage lock.
I mainly get a bit of snipe on the outfeed side.
It could probably use some more dialing in regardless.

Thanks Derek!

I like these adjustable end bars to make the in/outfeed tables coplanar.

I’m wondering how you attached these to the metal tables?

Thanks
Adam

Sage advise to keep it simple. I do like the example of video #1.

I could see doing a few layers of plywood or MDF, and 1/2” or 3/4 of Melamine particle board.
I just thought the stiffening...

Hi Robert,

I’ll need to check on that. Are these rollers that are the ones up on the planer
that pull the wood thru, or down on the table?

Thanks,
Adam

Thanks Mike!

I’m thinking about making the table itself a torsion just to reduce on weight
and possibly ensure on rigidity.

I actually don’t have a perfectly flat surface at the moment, but...

Thanks Lee!


I’m not exactly sure why, but I replied to you a few days ago and the thread
isn’t showing it now. Anyway...

I found this video of a guy who made and edge joint sled also. ...

Now that I have a new planer, I’m off to the races on addressing snipe as effectively as possible. One of my Luthier friends recommended making a surface to go on top of my planer Table to go beyond...

Thanks Todd. I use a shop vac currently but I could probably use something better like these at HF.

Update

I ended up buying a new DeWalt DW734, and I'm a happy camper.

The Carriage Head lock definitely addresses snipe! I'm not 100% sure about the Table Extension adjustment...

Hi Jon, agreed.

I'm interested in context to the level of service for Dewalt mainly. Having to return or get serviced a unit which such weight (734/735), and where I purchase one
is what I'm...

Julie,

Thanks for sharing your experience with DeWalt with the DW735. Your post was very timely for me - thank you so much!

I'm new here on sawmill creek. About a week ago I started this...

Pretty cool.. Thanks for the tip! I'll have a look on the web for pictures of sleds for planers :).

Yeah, it’s probably hit or miss on the used front.
I saw a Porter Cable 6” Jointer on Facebook market place for 200 then it dropped down to 175 and someone picked it up. I like the idea of knowing...

Hey Nick,

That makes sense and since my only way to thickness anything is with a router/mortising bit and a few fixtures. It’s precise but takes a while.

I’ll keep an eye out on the cutech...

Thanks Nick. It probably speaks to how good they are.

Thanks Michelle!

I actually checked out their site a few days ago.
I can probably afford their 6” Jointer. Maybe get a used thickness planer (given my budget). Kind of don’t know which is more...

Hi, I’m new here. In the last few years I’ve been learning Guitar building, finished my first Electric Bass a few months ago. My current workflow inculudes making laminate necks (approx 1”...