I'm a beginner wood worker. I took 1 year of woodshop in high school (many years ago). I have spent a lot of time on YouTube learning. I just bought the DW 735 planner. I used it for the first time 2 days ago and last night and today (so it's brand new). I'm not sure if the results are normal, I don't think so.
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I've only planed 3 boards (using a planer sled that I built, with shims to make sure the board is stable). All boards have been acclimated and properly dried. I've planed 2 3/4" redwood fence picket boards (6" and 7 1/2" wide) and one 2x6 Douglas fir (all three boards cut to the length of the sled. I'm using cheap wood to practice. All of the boards are smooth for the most part, but they all have I guess what I would call "small marks/scratches." (not quite "dents") I'm sure that I can sand them out and will do so. I'm just trying to figure out if this is normal to get these results or how to avoid it. I do plan on working with hardwoods later on, but for not just learning and practicing.
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But, is that normal? I haven't used a planer since high school and I don't ever remember seeing that. What can cause that? I couldn't find any information on YouTube or the web (other than chips hitting the bard and "denting it." I'm running a dust collector.
I've cleaned the rollers, waxed the bed and folding tables. I've opened the cover and inspected the blades (blades don't have any chips/deformities) I've leveled the folding tables twice to reduce the snipe (although still getting some, but will fix this later). When cleaning the rollers, I did notice that the first roller has some wear about 7 3/4" wide. The marks are not only visible but the difference can be felt. The out feed roller looks fine. This doesn't make sense to me since they are brand new. I'm only reducing the minimum amount possible using the feeding gauge 1/32" reduction. Is it tear out? I've actually flipped the feeding orientation and it's the same result.
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With or without the sled the result is the same. Once I flatten out the surface and flip it and run it again it's the same. If I was using hardwood would it make a difference?
Bottom line, is it normal? I'm I doing something wrong? Or, is there something possibly wrong with the planner? So I can contact Dewalt.
Sorry for the lengthy post I tried very descriptive. I've applied plenty of photos. I'm sure I'm gonna be posting here a lot through this journey. Thanks in advance for your replies.
I've only planed 3 boards (using a planer sled that I built, with shims to make sure the board is stable). All boards have been acclimated and properly dried. I've planed 2 3/4" redwood fence picket boards (6" and 7 1/2" wide) and one 2x6 Douglas fir (all three boards cut to the length of the sled. I'm using cheap wood to practice. All of the boards are smooth for the most part, but they all have I guess what I would call "small marks/scratches." (not quite "dents") I'm sure that I can sand them out and will do so. I'm just trying to figure out if this is normal to get these results or how to avoid it. I do plan on working with hardwoods later on, but for not just learning and practicing.
But, is that normal? I haven't used a planer since high school and I don't ever remember seeing that. What can cause that? I couldn't find any information on YouTube or the web (other than chips hitting the bard and "denting it." I'm running a dust collector.
I've cleaned the rollers, waxed the bed and folding tables. I've opened the cover and inspected the blades (blades don't have any chips/deformities) I've leveled the folding tables twice to reduce the snipe (although still getting some, but will fix this later). When cleaning the rollers, I did notice that the first roller has some wear about 7 3/4" wide. The marks are not only visible but the difference can be felt. The out feed roller looks fine. This doesn't make sense to me since they are brand new. I'm only reducing the minimum amount possible using the feeding gauge 1/32" reduction. Is it tear out? I've actually flipped the feeding orientation and it's the same result.
With or without the sled the result is the same. Once I flatten out the surface and flip it and run it again it's the same. If I was using hardwood would it make a difference?
Bottom line, is it normal? I'm I doing something wrong? Or, is there something possibly wrong with the planner? So I can contact Dewalt.
Sorry for the lengthy post I tried very descriptive. I've applied plenty of photos. I'm sure I'm gonna be posting here a lot through this journey. Thanks in advance for your replies.
