I have the DeWalt 735 and respect it tho it’s super loud with the knives. Your sharing of info on the oliver made the case for me and I perhaps got fortunate at Woodcraft as it had one. I am enjoying it immensely. The DRO did not work and they promptly sent me a new one (Oliver) with no hassle. Just a tip for anyone having to change their DRO, take the metal stem off the planer to insert the new one. Feed the top of the stem through the bottom of the Wixey as it is difficult to put the DRO on from the stem bottom while still attached to the planer. I called Oliver for advice as I did not want to force it on. I think they should include that advice, especially when replacing that part. I should sell the 735 but I do like that planer as well. Thanks again for both reviews.
@frankvucolo6249
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear the reviews helped you. Too bad about the bad DRO, but good to hear Oliver was responsive, helpful, and stood behind it. I’m loving this tool!
@ericerf6837
Ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Seriously, you did a great job highlighting the tool and showing the features while being mindful of other’s preferences and or budgets. Thanks again.
@VinceEspositoJr3 ай бұрын
Good to see you again. I have the Dewalt which I wish was made with the helical head but I love it anyway. I had a chance to use the Oliver at a school I recently attended to plane shop made veneer (the shop installed an auxiliary table to give some additional height). It worked well but we were hardly pushing it. Look forward to hearing about your experiences.
@frankvucolo6249
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Vince. Same here. Ohhhh veneer!
@williamcthompson741025 күн бұрын
Just got mine. Love it. Two complaints (minor) No instructions how to use the material removal gauge on the front of the cutting base. The dust chute must be removed to fold it up for storage. The thumb screws aren't a huge imposition and I think can rig up a quick connect system (maybe magnets) but I think that could be better for the price.
@frankvucolo6249
25 күн бұрын
Good for you, William. It is a joy to use. I did notice that about the dust port (after the review) and it is inconvenient taking it off if you need to fold it up to store (as I do.) I swapped out the thumb screws for hex head cap screws. I keep a dedicated ball driver with the planer now for fast swap out of the port. Not ideal, for sure. But manageable.
@danieljoseph5582
19 күн бұрын
where did you find it in stock?
@williamcthompson7410
19 күн бұрын
@@danieljoseph5582 My Woodcraft had 2.
@DjLooN5 ай бұрын
On the fence between the Oliver and the DeWalt 735 but leaning towards the Oliver. I'll be keeping an eye out for the next planer video
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, DJ. Stay tuned.
@onelove1472
5 ай бұрын
DjLooN, check out the revised laguna px 12. they are currently offering them with a revised helical cutterhead that addresses some issues with the earlier units. it is the same base machine, GeeTech, as the oliver. the only difference is that it doesn't have the wixey digital gauge (i picked up an igaging DRO for $39) and uses a helical cutter with carbide cutters. an excellent deal at $449 right now.
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
@@onelove1472 the Laguna planer’s new cutter head is the one I showed in the video. It is an in line segmented cutter and not helical. It did replace the old one which I believe was recalled. Wonder if they are going to discontinue this planer because you are right, it is a steal at $500.
@oliver299d5 ай бұрын
love the wetzlers
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Beat clamps, by far. I gotta find more. I actually bought 12 of the last ones made before they closed. And, dude, you got a serious Oliver!
@oliver299d
5 ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Yes I have a lot of them, around 200, I have been buying them for 30 years, until they shut down, I got lucky about a year ago and found someone selling 100 of them to add to my collection. Best clamps ever made, Yes my Planer is amazing I love it, too bad Oliver isn't in business anymore either.
@bradmadison63975 ай бұрын
Hey! Why is connecting this to a shop vac “not a good idea”?
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Brad. Shop vac is going to fill fast from a planer.
@bradmadison6397
5 ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Ahhh gotcha. I thought you meant it didn’t work well. I suppose what you say is true depending on the size of you shop vac!
@williamcthompson7410
25 күн бұрын
Would most shop vacs even be able to keep up? I think it's min 300CFM. Most shop vacs look like 100CFM.
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I have the DeWalt 735 and respect it tho it’s super loud with the knives. Your sharing of info on the oliver made the case for me and I perhaps got fortunate at Woodcraft as it had one. I am enjoying it immensely. The DRO did not work and they promptly sent me a new one (Oliver) with no hassle. Just a tip for anyone having to change their DRO, take the metal stem off the planer to insert the new one. Feed the top of the stem through the bottom of the Wixey as it is difficult to put the DRO on from the stem bottom while still attached to the planer. I called Oliver for advice as I did not want to force it on. I think they should include that advice, especially when replacing that part. I should sell the 735 but I do like that planer as well. Thanks again for both reviews.
@frankvucolo6249
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear the reviews helped you. Too bad about the bad DRO, but good to hear Oliver was responsive, helpful, and stood behind it. I’m loving this tool!
@ericerf6837
Ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Seriously, you did a great job highlighting the tool and showing the features while being mindful of other’s preferences and or budgets. Thanks again.
Good to see you again. I have the Dewalt which I wish was made with the helical head but I love it anyway. I had a chance to use the Oliver at a school I recently attended to plane shop made veneer (the shop installed an auxiliary table to give some additional height). It worked well but we were hardly pushing it. Look forward to hearing about your experiences.
@frankvucolo6249
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Vince. Same here. Ohhhh veneer!
Just got mine. Love it. Two complaints (minor) No instructions how to use the material removal gauge on the front of the cutting base. The dust chute must be removed to fold it up for storage. The thumb screws aren't a huge imposition and I think can rig up a quick connect system (maybe magnets) but I think that could be better for the price.
@frankvucolo6249
25 күн бұрын
Good for you, William. It is a joy to use. I did notice that about the dust port (after the review) and it is inconvenient taking it off if you need to fold it up to store (as I do.) I swapped out the thumb screws for hex head cap screws. I keep a dedicated ball driver with the planer now for fast swap out of the port. Not ideal, for sure. But manageable.
@danieljoseph5582
19 күн бұрын
where did you find it in stock?
@williamcthompson7410
19 күн бұрын
@@danieljoseph5582 My Woodcraft had 2.
On the fence between the Oliver and the DeWalt 735 but leaning towards the Oliver. I'll be keeping an eye out for the next planer video
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, DJ. Stay tuned.
@onelove1472
5 ай бұрын
DjLooN, check out the revised laguna px 12. they are currently offering them with a revised helical cutterhead that addresses some issues with the earlier units. it is the same base machine, GeeTech, as the oliver. the only difference is that it doesn't have the wixey digital gauge (i picked up an igaging DRO for $39) and uses a helical cutter with carbide cutters. an excellent deal at $449 right now.
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
@@onelove1472 the Laguna planer’s new cutter head is the one I showed in the video. It is an in line segmented cutter and not helical. It did replace the old one which I believe was recalled. Wonder if they are going to discontinue this planer because you are right, it is a steal at $500.
love the wetzlers
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Beat clamps, by far. I gotta find more. I actually bought 12 of the last ones made before they closed. And, dude, you got a serious Oliver!
@oliver299d
5 ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Yes I have a lot of them, around 200, I have been buying them for 30 years, until they shut down, I got lucky about a year ago and found someone selling 100 of them to add to my collection. Best clamps ever made, Yes my Planer is amazing I love it, too bad Oliver isn't in business anymore either.
Hey! Why is connecting this to a shop vac “not a good idea”?
@frankvucolo6249
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Brad. Shop vac is going to fill fast from a planer.
@bradmadison6397
5 ай бұрын
@@frankvucolo6249 Ahhh gotcha. I thought you meant it didn’t work well. I suppose what you say is true depending on the size of you shop vac!
@williamcthompson7410
25 күн бұрын
Would most shop vacs even be able to keep up? I think it's min 300CFM. Most shop vacs look like 100CFM.