Makita 2012NB/2 Thicknesser, 220 V, 1650 W, 304 mm Blue Large

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If you want a machine that can keep up with strenuous use and demanding projects, choose the most powerful motor you can. If you primarily work with softer woods that won’t put much strain on the planer, a lower-powered motor should be fine. How We Selected Although the DW735 has a better design, it does not actually have a better build quality. This is where the Makita 2012NB shines and it is really its main selling point. I’ve listed a few places that sell these upgrades below. I have no experience with any of them so I cannot recommend one over the others. DeWalt DW735 Spiral Cutterhead options Win: Equipped with a powerful 1650W motor, the Makita 2012NB delivers ample power for demanding tasks. The motor ensures smooth and consistent cutting performance, even when working with hardwoods or dense materials. It provides a sufficient feed rate and material removal speed, allowing you to achieve precise and accurate results. Helical models, on the other hand, use rows of small, square-shaped cutters that are affixed via inserts, making them easy to replace when needed. Helical cutterheads add to the cost, but maintain sharp cutting ability for a longer time and also make the job significantly quieter. Body Type

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Both the Makita and DeWalt can be upgraded with aftermarket spiral cutterheads (also called helical heads or shelix heads). These are costly, but do deliver a significant improvement in cut quality, blade life, reduce noise, and make it easier and cheaper to replace blades. Definitely a worthwhile investment in the long term. Where to buy spiral cutterheads for the DeWalt DW735 and Makita 2012NB Electric wood planers tend to be loud and are often cited as one of the loudest tools in any shop or DIYer’s garage. We strongly recommend ear plugs or other hearing protection gear. Keeping the blades sharp can help—the noise tends to increase as blades dull, but you (and the neighbors) will still have to tolerate some noise. Shallow cuts can keep things a bit quieter (and also tend to lengthen the lifespan of your blades). Motor Power Lunchbox planers like the Makita move over four smaller gliding poles and two thin spindles. This leads to (relatively) less strength to withstand the pressure from the wood.Shopping according to price doesn’t necessarily equate to getting the cheapest model on the market. It is more important to maximize the value that you get from your tool, so price shouldn’t be the only consideration. If the tool is faulty within 30 days of buying it, we will arrange for its collection at no cost to you and supply a replacement. Prepare the planer before you begin, making sure that all the components and safety features are in place. This typically requires unfolding the feed tables and setting up the guide fence. The DeWalt is mostly made of plastic and although most users are extremely positive about it, you’ll also find many reports of broken machines and people buying a new DW735 every five years. When it comes to build quality, it has no equal among benchtop planers. Quality materials are of course more costly, and this is probably the reason why the 2012NB is relatively so expensive. Blades, Feed Rate, and Cut Quality

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The DW735 is built more like a stationary planer, like those sold by Jet and Powermatic for example. It moves over four large spindles and has a much longer cast-iron table. The advantage is that it is much sturdier and has more push-down strength in all four corners. This helps keep the wood level and stable throughout the cut. The inside of one of the four steel rods Lunchbox planer design You can save money on lumber by using an Alaskan mill and your best gas husqvarna chainsaw to cut timber slabs.Brand Reputation and Customer Support: Consider reputable brands known for their woodworking machinery. Research customer experiences and after-sales support to gauge the reliability and customer satisfaction associated with the brand.

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Stationary models require a lot more space and involve more maintenance, but can handle bigger projects. We recommend these for folks with expansive wood shops. Noise Level the tool is not an Air Compressor/ Air Tool, a Battery/ Charger, an Accessory, or a Petrol or Production Tool In contrast, the Makita has more metal parts and the plastic that is used is of higher quality and has a nice tactile feel to it. There’s also fewer reports of it breaking down. So the DW735 has the sturdier design, but what about cut quality? Here the advantage is also for the DW735 over the 2012NB, although the difference is not huge. Number of blades Starting with the most obvious difference between the two: the design. While the Makita uses the classic ‘lunchbox’ planer design, just like 99% of benchtop planers, the DeWalt actually has a unique design.Planers offer two types of cutterheads: the traditional straight knife and helical, or spiral, configuration. A straight knife cutterhead contains several blades (two to four are typical), which are often referred to as knives. Both planers have similarly powerful motors, so the difference can be attributed to the sturdier design of the DW735. Size and Portability