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   Justus | Aug 14, 2003 07:49am | #1

   Forgive me if this is the wrong thread but I have a qestion about my Dewalt planer. (I figures anyone who would be interested might have the same problem. 

     I've noticed recently that the left side of the cutter head is very slightly higher than the right. Ie, If I pass a piece through the left it won't cut, and through the left if makes contact.  I've always been careful to pass pieces through the planer at different positions (not all in the center fo example.) Is it just time to remove/reset/resharpen the blades (I'm still getting smooth cuts) or has the cutter head itself become mis-aligned?

    Thanks

   Justus Koshiol

   Running Pug Construction

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   ToolDoc | Aug 14, 2003 08:03am | #2

   Check Dewalts repair & troubleshootin guide at this site...

   http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/serviceNet/logon.asp

                                    ToolDoc

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   LouisTorrans | Aug 14, 2003 02:09pm | #3

   I've worn out one 733 and on my second! The problem you're talking about is common and caused by the drive chain that runs under the machine to work the left side raising/lowering screws. The deal is that the chain gets some slack in it after use and it sort of lags behind the right side. In other word you are making the screws move on the right side directly while the left side is chain driven off that screw. The problem is that the chain is just a bit loose and there is a take-up ideal sprocket in the bottom of the machine you can tighten. Turn the planer on its side and you can take off the inspection plate. Normally all you need to do is adjust this tension idler so that the chain is back to a good stung, not overly tight, tension. Whatever you do, do not loosen the sprockets on the shafts! You'll change the timing of the whole thing and it takes time to fix!

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   Justus | Aug 14, 2003 06:23pm | #4

   thanks a bunch. I'll look into both of thoes things.

   JustusJustus Koshiol

   Running Pug Construction

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   YesMaam27577 | Aug 14, 2003 08:42pm | #5

   About a week and a half ago, I was at Woodcraft, to buy a replacement for my worn-out junky portable planer. I got the Delta 2-speed, because I needed something just about immediatly.

   But the salesperson explained that if I didn't mind waiting, that the new Dewalt would be available in the fall. He told me that, in addition to the two-speeds, their higher-level offering will also have some sort of blower built into the chip-chute. It will also come with a cloth tube/funnel/chute, that can be attached between the planer and a trash can. Bingo -- instant dust collection, included in the price of the machine.

   If he's correct, I predict this will be stiff competition for the Delta.

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.
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   ToolDoc | Aug 15, 2003 07:06am | #6

   But its still Not a DELTA!

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   RANGERP75R | Aug 15, 2003 08:13am | #7

   Doc

      "But it's still not a Delta".

     It still hasn't seen duty yet either. A soldier looks pretty in a new uniform, but the real question is can he fight. Think I'll wait till it's proven where it counts till I make any decisions on whether I might chose it over something else. ha..ha..

   Regards...

   sarge..jt

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   ToolDoc | Aug 15, 2003 04:22pm | #8

   SARGE: DELTA = Battle Tough + Battle Proven & even Battle ship gray....

       

   EDIT==> There at all the Big WWW Magazines gettin tested soo watch for your favorite mag to have test results very soon....

                                          ToolDoc

   Edited 8/15/2003 9:25:19 AM ET by TOOLDOC

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   RANGERP75R | Aug 15, 2003 06:00pm | #9

   Doc

      I imagine your right about being at the mags. I wish someone would do an updated tool test. The usually excellent one from American WoodWorker for 2003 for basically just a re-print of 2002. Must have had priorities elsewhere or the budget was a little tight. ha..ha..

      There's a web-site that has test that are on-line, but I have unfortunately mis-placed it. If you or anyone know that site I would appreciate if you would re-post it.

      Well, got to go scrounge some dump-sters to see if I can come up with the building materials I need to build my next master-piece. ha..ha..

   Have a good day...

   sarge..jt 

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   ToolDoc | Aug 15, 2003 07:50pm | #12

   SARGE: try this web page I found posted over at Woodnet...

   http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com     

   also try at Wood Magazine,also noticed there about to do a all New Power ToolReview soon..

   http://www.woodmagazine.com    click on WoodTalk then click on tool review Forums..

   A little added note about these Tool Reviews that the Major WW Rags put out..I take each with a tad grain of salt cause as we all know those Major Power Tool companys are pourin in Boookoo Bucks $$ for there ads in these said Mags soo if there sort of pro or con on a certain tool it does make one pounder if there is some hanky panky there or not but then again what do i know or as IM told  just a Grouchy old man..err Right there FG..hehehe.. anywho the best advise on tool purchases is right here from  guys & Gals who own said tools & have put them thru the paces & report it here.. ok back out to finsh cutting the grass,its about  89 now want to get it done before it reachs 94.. then its time for a few cold beers mmmm...

                                ToolDoc

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   RANGERP75R | Aug 16, 2003 12:59am | #13

   Doc

      Thanks... That is the site.. Don't worry about me making a conclusion on a mag report. That's just the first step on the ladder when I want to see what's at the top. ha..ha..

   sarge..jt

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   jc21 | Aug 15, 2003 06:45pm | #10

   "DELTA = Battle Tough + Battle Proven & even Battle ship gray...."  I dunno Tooldoc. I was always a big Delta fan but some of my experience with some of their imported stuff leads me to believe it would have been better used as boat anchor material.

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   ToolDoc | Aug 15, 2003 07:33pm | #11

   JC: Yup your Right,You have to pick out the "GEMS" from the not soo  good ones.. But isn't that getting to be the Norm these days from all the mfgs ???

                                         ToolDoc

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   forestgirl | Aug 16, 2003 02:36am | #14

   Ooooohhhhhhh, a new tool test, OH BOY, OH BOY!  (Just can't get enough of those reviews, LOL).  And to think I passed over this thread for several days, silly!  How you two doin'?!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   RANGERP75R | Aug 16, 2003 08:36am | #15

   FG

      Speaking for myself, busy. Trying to scrounge up enough maple to have a go at a new work-bench. Swore I'd never go there again, but I bought that Work-Bench Book by Landis. Been fascinated with it since. Don't buy it if you absolutely, positively don't need a work-bench at the moment.

      Hope everything is falling into place with all the festivity arrangements. Fall is just around the corner and you're getting awful close to captivity. ha..ha..

   BTW, we're going with the Norton as you suggested. Thanks...

   sarge..jt

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   ToolDoc | Aug 16, 2003 04:19pm | #16

   HI Jamie:   Quote "How you two doing?" ~ Im just peachy~ very busy,but doing a ok, just finshed up my mowing it had been raining here on & off for the past couple of weeks couldn't get to cut grass cause it didn't dry out enough,finnaly its been nice & Hot soo I cut it..soo between work at work & putzing around here theres not much shop time but falls right around the corner,thats when I really enjoy doing work in the shop... plus were settin up our 9th annual Labor Day Festival at the fire co.. will be verry busy those 3 days,,lots of work,making tons of home made tasty foods.

   I bet you just can't wait til those new tool reviews come out! You can't fool us...They should send me,you ,Sarge & Dennis tools to review.. Now there would be a Great Review...<G>...

   Take Care....       ToolDoc

     

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   ToolDoc | Aug 26, 2003 04:18pm | #17

   Hmmm I was right the Dewally test review is in the current Wood Magazine..

   Now let me look into my crystal Ball & see what else is in the future..

      

   Edit~ Heres some news Hot From Dewalt,But not sure they want it spread around,oh well too bad!!  There moving production of there World Famous 788 scroll Saw from Canada it was made by Excaliber to get this of all places some where in the Orient`China probaly.. a Bad move on Dewallys part.. oh well stack that up to there corparate Greed practices..

                                                     ToolDoc

   Edited 8/26/2003 9:25:13 AM ET by TOOLDOC

   Edited 8/26/2003 9:26:32 AM ET by TOOLDOC