I recently changed a blade on myDewalt 13 ” because of a blade defect probably caused by an undetected nail awhile back..I then realized I could just reverse the blades which I did for the others…they cut nicely but now I’m getting horrendous snipe but not on a regular basis…for instance yesterday I put through two 1 1/2 ” thick pieces of walnut that were 3′ wide (not at the same time) one sniped about an inch and a half from the end…the snipe was deep enough that I couldn’t use the board…any explanations, suggestions?
Neil
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As a suggestion always leave the boards longer then needed when running them through your planer .
Even if you get some snipe it won't matter .
dusty, the snipeless
Difference in blade height (or setting)?
Not sure, but I'll check that tonight
For whatever reason, you somehow set these higher than you had the old ones. Check for grit and dirt where they seat, and make certain you're not somehow tweaking them upwards when you're tightening the screws. Good Luck.
Edited 4/21/2008 3:25 pm ET by blewcrowe
Well, I really didn't pay attention to "setting " them at a particular height so that very well may be the problem...if I could leave work now and go home I most certainly would...it's 72 and sunny outside which means the garage doors can be opened and the shop becomes brighter and airier. I'll let you know tomorrow. Thanks.
Neil
and Dusty, I'll start cutting a little longer...I just hate to waste wood...but I guess I wasted alot more since I won't be able to use that piece...
Neil , In general most pieces still being surfaced should be left long for obvious reasons and a few others that pop up or out .Stile and rail work gets cut to exact size before machining the parts .So after planing and jointing or more planing then make your final snipeless cuts .
Sounds like you are having the warm spring like temps we HAD last week , today is 50° or so windy and tried to snow this a.m.
regards dusty
Which DeWalt planer is it: DW733, DW734 or DW735? If your planer is the DW735 (which I am guessing it is since it is the only one of the three that is 13" -- the others are 12 1/2") then blade height is not a factor since the blades are indexed to the cutterhead -- blade projection is established automatically whenever you change blades. I think your problem lies elsewhere. Check the feed rollers -- are they dirty?
I agree, especially when it was said, now I'm getting horrendous snipe but not on a regular basis...
If a single blade were out of alignment/higher than the others wouldn't that lead to a different problem?
Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Has anyone tried the method of using extra long sticks (the same thickness as the piece being planed) along side the piece?
I saw this in a recent article/tip/methods of work, in some magazine.
PCM
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