DeWALT DW735 Planer Thicknesser

This is the planer/thicknesser I use constantly in the ENU workshop. It does most of the heavy lifting when I’m turning rough or reclaimed timber into consistent stock for builds.

Why I use it

Most of my timber starts out rough, uneven or reclaimed, so the DW735 gets used on almost every build. It’s powerful, predictable and makes it easy to bring a batch of timber down to a consistent thickness without a lot of fuss.

Would I buy it again?

Yes. For the amount of reclaimed timber I process, it has become one of the most important machines in the workshop. It’s not cheap, but I use it enough that it earns its space.

Key details

• Maximum width: 330 mm / 13 in.

• Cutter head: Originally 3-knife; mine has been upgraded to a FindBuyTool helical cutter head.*

• Feed speeds: 2-speed gearbox

• Motor: 15 amp on the US DW735; the NZ/AU DW735-XE is the 230V version

• Cutter-head speed: 10,000 RPM

*My DW735 has been upgraded with a FindBuyTool helical cutter head, so my experience with noise, finish quality, tear-out and cutter changes differs from the stock machine.

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Helical cutter upgrade

I replaced the original 3-knife cutter head with a FindBuyTool helical cutter head. It changed the machine noticeably, particularly for tear-out, finish quality and cutter maintenance.