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Thread: Infinity Carbide Tipped Planer Blades

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    Infinity Carbide Tipped Planer Blades

    Can I get some input on the Infinity Carbide Tipped Planer blades. I'm getting tired of changing the HSS blades on my Dewalt 735.

    Thanks in advance!

    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by mike ash View Post
    Can I get some input on the Infinity Carbide Tipped Planer blades. I'm getting tired of changing the HSS blades on my Dewalt 735.

    Thanks in advance!

    Mike
    I can't comment on the infinity blades but if it were me, I'd look at HSS knives from sources other than DeWalt. The DeWalt blades have had a reputation for being not very durable.

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    "In general"...carbide can last longer relative to wear, but typically isn't as "sharp" as HHS because carbide can be more brittle if sharpened to the same degree. Everything has trade-offs that enter into the decision whether or not the increased cost of the carbide is justified over just changing the HSS more frequently.
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    I had infinity’s carbide tipped blades in my 735. The were great and very easy to resharpen with a simple shop made made fixture. I do miss that planer.
    Aj

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    Mike, those "disposable" knives can be sharpened. Look at buying (Deulen) or making a jig to sharpen them. My resharpened knives are sharper than any factory new knife.

  6. There are a couple stores in the USA on eBay and Amazon that are selling same grade carbide tipped blades for a lot less. I bought a set from reds and they seem to work good on my grizzly planer.

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    Thanks for the input guys! That what I like about this forum...

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