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cmfiallos
12-10-2000, 03:38 PM
I am working on my wish list for xmas and I plan to include a planer. My price range is $300-400. I have looked at the Delta 22-540, 22560 and the DeWalt. I would like to get some feedback from people that own these or any other recommendations.
Thanks,
Carlos
MadMark
12-10-2000, 10:33 PM
You should also consider the 13" Ridgid. It is a good planer, has a head lock to reduce/eliminate snipe, has the Indi-cut to show what your cut depth is on this pass, comes with spare blades and had preset depth stops. Is good tool. Have had one for a year and put a *LOT* of hardwoods thru it.
No matter which unit you buy, if it has a head lock, use it. Be sure to wax feeds regularly and prior to first use.
M
Having owned Dewalt, Delta, Sears, Reliant, foley belsaw and makita planers, the makita is my favorite. They seem to be much better built and right now they're changing to a new model and ther older 2012 can be had for $350. I just ordered a new one to replace the one that I currently have in use.
I just recently purchased a Ridgid 13" Planer. Before hand I had been seriously debated buying the Delta. You can buy the Delta 12 1/2" for about $300. That comes with an extra set of knives. The Riged comes with a spare set of knives and a table. It sells for about $400. The real benefits are the Riged is heavier, the infeed/outfeed tables are considerably larger, it has Indi-cut (awesome feature) and the most important, a lifetime guarantee. Delta's and Dewalt are only 2 years.
I have used it quite a bit planing maple and it works great. I truly believe it is well worth the money. If you have any questions just email me back.
John