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DELTA ShopMaster TP305 15 Amp 12-1/2-Inch Portable Planer by Delta
Product DetailsManufacturer: Delta Model: TP305 Accessories:
Tools and Hardware Reviews of DELTA ShopMaster TP305 15 Amp 12-1/2-Inch Portable PlanerCustomer Review: Great Cheap Planer Summary: 5 StarsI paid $205 for this planer at Lowe's because it is being replaced by a Porter Cable model that appeared to me to be nearly the exact same tool. The sales guy at Lowe's told me it was being replaced by the P.C., so I'm taking his word for it. To the review:
Setup was simple, you don't need a narrative about this. It planes smoothly if you take small cuts. I prefer to do no more than 1/4 turn of the adjustment handle at a time, which is somewhere around 1/32" if I had to guess. It can handle a deeper cut, but this is what I prefer to do because it does not bog the tool down. On that note, run it on a 20 amp breaker to give it sufficient power.
If you have dust collection capabilities, buy the optional hood with the dust port because this, like ANY planer, will make a huge mess.
The knives do not last as long as others, but they are two sided and indexed, so setting is a breeze.
Description of DELTA ShopMaster TP305 15 Amp 12-1/2-Inch Portable PlanerA smooth finish at a very affordable price. This 12-1/2-inch planer offers excellent results in a simple and reliable design. The four-post cutterhead support system keeps the cutterhead aligned for proper planning. The ball-bearing construction assures smooth operation and longer tool life. The quick change high-speed steel knives are double-sided for twice the cutting life. A handy stock roller lets you pass stock over the planer. The 15 amp motor provides the maximum power for efficient cutting action. The feed rollers are driven by a chain and sprocket drive and adjust the feed rate under load for the best planing results. Folding, adjustable infeed and outfeed tables allow for easy carrying and storage. Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories. Includes planer, knife-setting gage, wrench, and instruction manual.
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