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I generally buy my lumber from HD or Lowes', so do I really need a planer?
I found a used Delta 12" at a garage sale today for $150, but I really don't know if I need one, since most of the wood I get is already milled to a certain degree. Please advise.
Thanks,
j_ls
I found a used Delta 12" at a garage sale today for $150, but I really don't know if I need one, since most of the wood I get is already milled to a certain degree. Please advise.
Thanks,
j_ls
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I guess only you can answer that question. I would not want to be without one but I doubt that everyone needs one.
It all depends on what kind of wood work you do and what type of wood you use.
It all depends on what kind of wood work you do and what type of wood you use.
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You could use a planer to surface the edges of faceframe material to build cabinets. Also if you need some wood that is 1/2" thick for drawer siding, you can take the 1x4's or 1x6's the box stores sell and make your own drawer siding. A planer can be very useful however I would pass on the Delta. I have one and I spend nearly as much time re-assemblying it as I do running it. The thing keeps falling apart. I started using threadlock on it and it's getting better but I sure couldn't recommend one. Also there has been for quite some time problems getting any parts for any Delta equipment.
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Just some rough math: If you buy an oak 1x4 from Lowes, 8 foot long, it might cost $25. That is about 2.6 board foot, so $9.4 per foot. You can buy rough cut oak for $2 - $4 per foot. Plus what Steve said about making the board whatever thickness you want.
I bought a used one, and am very happy I did. Mine is not a great quality tool, but it really opens up a lot of options.
I bought a used one, and am very happy I did. Mine is not a great quality tool, but it really opens up a lot of options.
" I would pass on the Delta. I have one and I spend nearly as much time re-assemblying it as I do running it. The thing keeps falling apart. I started using threadlock on it and it's getting better but I sure couldn't recommend one. "
I also have a Delta mod# 22-250, in fact this is my second Delta. I wore the first one out. (cutter head bearings), and found this one on CL. Nothing has happened to it and it doesn't fall apart. I have changed the blades, simple and easy but does take a little time.
I buy all my lumber rough cut and my planer gets a workout.
The one I have now has a cutter head lock, and slotted blades so they are already in alignment when installed, no need to use a tool to make sure the height is set correctly. Nice feature.
In my humble opinion, the Delta planer is a great beginner planer to start off with.
I paid $150 for my latest one, and it had only been used for, (what the man said), 8 hours of work. The blade was in terrible shape on one side, other side was ok, so swapped the blade and then bought a new set to replace when it was needed.
I also have a Delta mod# 22-250, in fact this is my second Delta. I wore the first one out. (cutter head bearings), and found this one on CL. Nothing has happened to it and it doesn't fall apart. I have changed the blades, simple and easy but does take a little time.
I buy all my lumber rough cut and my planer gets a workout.
The one I have now has a cutter head lock, and slotted blades so they are already in alignment when installed, no need to use a tool to make sure the height is set correctly. Nice feature.
In my humble opinion, the Delta planer is a great beginner planer to start off with.
I paid $150 for my latest one, and it had only been used for, (what the man said), 8 hours of work. The blade was in terrible shape on one side, other side was ok, so swapped the blade and then bought a new set to replace when it was needed.
My father was my inspiration for woodworking, wish he was still around for more advice. Luv ya Dad.
If you are into oak, like I am, buying from HD or Lowes is just too costly....
One "oops", and there goes $25-$30 .....
I bought a Ridgid planer a while back, and starting milling my own...
Once you get a drying cycle going, rough cut is very economical...
My last load was 10 each of 3/4 x 8, 1 x 8, 2 x 8.... 12 foot.. $160.00
I cut the pieces to length, rip to width (+ a little for edge jointing), and then plane..
Beautiful results....Takes a little time, but worth it....
You may get some splitting and cupping in the drying process, if you stack
it outside, covered, like I do....But it's minimal...
I'm sure there are drying methods better than mine....
One "oops", and there goes $25-$30 .....
I bought a Ridgid planer a while back, and starting milling my own...
Once you get a drying cycle going, rough cut is very economical...
My last load was 10 each of 3/4 x 8, 1 x 8, 2 x 8.... 12 foot.. $160.00
I cut the pieces to length, rip to width (+ a little for edge jointing), and then plane..
Beautiful results....Takes a little time, but worth it....
You may get some splitting and cupping in the drying process, if you stack
it outside, covered, like I do....But it's minimal...
I'm sure there are drying methods better than mine....
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