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Benchtop Thickness Planers - Brands/Models
The following table provides links to most of the benchtop
thickness planers on the market.
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Prices listed below are approximately what you might expect
to spend, excluding taxes and shipping. Retailer pricing can vary quite a bit, so it's best to
shop around. If you're not in a rush to purchase the model you've
selected, ask your retailer about any upcoming promotions - you
might be able to save enough to purchase a spare set of planer blades.
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| Brand/Model | Craftsman 21748 | Craftsman 21758 | Delta 22-590 | DeWALT DW734 |
| Price | $519.99 | $299.99 | $649.99 | $499.99 |
| Blade Width | 13" | 12-1/2 | 13" | 12-1/2" |
| # of Knives | 3 HSS | 2 HSS | 3 HSS | 3 HSS |
| Blade Style | Reversible/Self-Indexing | n.a. | Reversible/Self-Indexing | Reversible/Self-Indexing |
| Min-Max Capacity | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"- 6" |
| Speed (RPM) | 10,000 | 9,400 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Feed Rate (FPM) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cuts per Inch (CPI) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Cut Rate (CPM) | 30,000 | 18,000 | 30,000 | n.a. |
| Motor Amperage | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Cutterhead Lock | Yes | n.a. | Yes | Yes |
| Depth Stops | 8 positions: 1/8" to 1-3/4" | n.a. | Infinite: 1/8" to 1-1/4" | 3 positions: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" |
| Thickness Scale | 1/16" (1mm) | n.a. | 1/64" | n.a. |
| Dust Port | 2-1/2" & 4" | 2-1/2" | 4" | n.a. |
| Noise Level (dB) | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. |
| Table Length | n.a. | n.a. | 39" | 33-1/2" |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) | 94/43 | 67/30 | 76/34.5 | 80/36.3 |
| Warranty (yrs) | 1 | 1 | 5 | n.a. |
| Origin | n.a. | n.a. | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Notes | (1) Spiral Cutterhead (#21749) available | (1) Nitrile Rubber Infeed/Outfeed Rollers | ||
| Where to Buy | Sears | Sears | Find a Retailer | Find a Retailer |
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| Brand/Model | DeWALT DW735 | General 30-005HC M1 | General 30-010 M1 | Grizzly G0505 |
| Price | $699.99 | $689.99 | $669.99 | $295 |
| Blade Width | 13" | 13" | 13" | 12-1/2 |
| # of Knives | 3 HSS | Helical - 26 cutters | 2 HSS | 2 HSS |
| Blade Style | Reversible/Self-Indexing | 2-sided | Reversible, Self-Indexing | Non-Indexed, Resharpenable |
| Min-Max Capacity | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"- 6" | 13/64" - 6" |
| Speed (RPM) | 20,000 | 9,700 | 9,500 | 10,000 |
| Feed Rate (FPM) | 14 & 26 | 26 | 18 & 26 | 32 |
| Cuts per Inch (CPI) | 179 & 96 | 96 | 61 & 88 | 52 |
| Cut Rate (CPM) | 10,000 | 9,700 | 19,000 | 20,000 |
| Motor Amperage | 15 | 15 (2HP) | 15 (2HP) | 15 (2HP) |
| Cutterhead Lock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Depth Stops | 6 (1/8" - 1-1/4") | 4 | 6 | n.a. |
| Thickness Scale | n.a. | Yes | Yes | 1/8" (2mm) |
| Dust Port | 2-1/2" & 4" | 2-1/2" & 4" | Optional | Optional |
| Noise Level (dB) | n.a. | 95 dB | 90 dB | n.a. |
| Table Length | 19-3/4" | 28-5/8" | 36-5/8" | 27" |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) | 93/42.2 | 59/27 | 77/35 | 71/32.2 |
| Warranty (yrs) | n.a. | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Origin | Taiwan | Taiwan | Taiwan | China |
| Notes | 1. DW735X model includes in/outfeed
tables 2. Fan assisted chip ejection |
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| Where to Buy | Find a Retailer | Tool and equipment suppliers nation wide |
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| Brand/Model | Grizzly G0689 | King Canada KC-426C | Makita 2010NB | Mastercraft 5555034 |
| Price | $375 | $269.99 | $679.99 | $309.99 |
| Blade Width | 13" | 12-1/2" | 12" | 12-1/2" |
| # of Knives | 2 HSS | 2 HSS | 2 HSS | 2 HSS |
| Blade Style | Non-Indexed, Resharpenable | Reversible | n.a. | n.a. |
| Min-Max Capacity | 13/64" - 6" | 1/8" - 6" | 1/8" - 6-3/32" | 3/16" - 6" |
| Speed (RPM) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,500 | 9,000 |
| Feed Rate (FPM) | 19 | 26.2 | 27.9 | 26-1/4 |
| Cuts per Inch (CPI) | 70 | 29 | 51 | 28.6 |
| Cut Rate (CPM) | 16,000 | 16,000 | 17,000 | 18,000 |
| Motor Amperage | 15 (2HP) | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Cutterhead Lock | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Depth Stops | 6 (1/8" to 1-1/4") | None | Can be set at any height | n.a. |
| Thickness Scale | 1/16" (1mm) | n.a. | n.a. | 1/16" |
| Dust Port | 2-1/2" | No | n.a. | 2-1/4" i.d. 2-3/5" o.d. |
| Noise Level (dB) | n.a. | 94 dB | 86 dB | n.a. |
| Table Length | 35-1/2" | 26" | 30-3/8" | 29-3/4" |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) | 88/39.9 | 67/30.4 | 61.9/28.1 | 88/40 |
| Warranty (yrs) | 1 | 2 | n.a. | 3 |
| Origin | China | n.a. | China | n.a. |
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| Where to Buy | Grizzly | Find a Dealer | Find a Dealer | Canadian Tire |
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| Brand/Model | Ridgid R4330 | Ryobi AP1301 | Steel City 40100 | Steel City 40200H |
| Price (CA/US) | $499 | $279 | $279.99/$249.99 | $609.99/$549.99 |
| Blade Width | 13" | 13" | 13" | 13" |
| # of Knives | 3 HSS | 2 HSS | 2 HSS | Helical- 26 cutters |
| Blade Style | Reversible | Reversible | Reversible, Self-Indexing | 2-sided |
| Min-Max Capacity | 1/8"- 6" | 1/8"-6" | 1/8"-6" | 1/8"-6" |
| Speed (RPM) | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 |
| Feed Rate (FPM) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Cuts per Inch (CPI) | 96 | 66 | 147 | 1720 |
| Cut Rate (CPM) | 30,000 | n.a. | 20,000 | 234000 |
| Motor Amperage | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Cutterhead Lock | No | No | No | Yes |
| Depth Stops | 8 (1/8" - 1-3/4") | None | None | Yes |
| Thickness Scale | n.a. | n.a. | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Port | 2-1/4" & 4" | 2-1/4" | 2-1/4" and 4" | 2-1/4" and 4" |
| Noise Level (dB) | n.a. | n.a. | 87 dB | 87 dB |
| Table Length | 34" | 14" | 21-1/2" | 33-1/2" |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) | 73/33 | 53.5/26 | 55/25 | 83/37.7 |
| Warranty (yrs) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Origin | n.a. | China | China | China |
| Notes | On-board blade/tool storage | |||
| Where to Buy | Home Depot | Home Depot | Find a Dealer | Find a Dealer |
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| Brand/Model | Steel City 40300H |
| Price (CA/US) | $499.99/$449.99 |
| Blade Width | 13" |
| # of Knives | Helical - 26 cutters |
| Blade Style | 2-sided |
| Min-Max Capacity | 1/8"-6" |
| Speed (RPM) | 10,000 |
| Feed Rate (FPM) | 26 |
| Cuts per Inch (CPI) | 1911 |
| Cut Rate (CPM) | 260000 |
| Motor Amperage | 15 |
| Cutterhead Lock | No |
| Depth Stops | Yes |
| Thickness Scale | Yes |
| Dust Port | 2-1/4" and 4" |
| Noise Level (dB) | 87 dB |
| Table Length | 27-1/2" |
| Weight (lbs/kgs) | 62/28 |
| Warranty (yrs) | 2 |
| Origin | China |
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| Where to Buy | Find a Dealer |
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