Thread: Best thickneser for $1000

No advice from me as I am considering a similar purchase. I thought the Dewalt ones also were worth look - they almost all look like they are from the same factory.

Cheers,

Tom

I also cannot offer direct advice on machines, but as nobody else has said much. It may help if you say what you want the machine for. "Chippie" can cover a lot of ground. If you say what you would use it for most, then maybe people can help with suitability.

These light machines are not going to give the stability and accuracy of a heavy standstill machine. So you will get a reasonable result, but all the tuning in the world will; not give really nice stuff. Think triton saws. They are great for plenty of people, but not for others.

What I can't believe is that in the US these (H P13F) go for about $400 or less! People sell them used for $250. Specials at $200.

Just reading a few posts (DAGS "hitachi p13F forums" without quotes) they were not that well received, and that is why the cheap prices.

Just a thought.

Originally Posted by Oliver Bergel

I am a chippie and its need to be portable, say 70 kg and 2 phase.

Do you mean single phase?

Originally Posted by cava

Do you mean single phase?

Probably. I was going to avoid that. There actually is 2 phase supply. If the OP was in the bush it may be an issue, but unlikely.

So yeah...single phase is prob the meaning.


I am not just being pedantic. There ids a chance that 2-phase may be needed.

I have the metabo machine mentioned. It only gets occassional use. I have had it for probably 3 years. Still going strong. It's got 2 blades, the DeWalt has 3, which is probably a strength. Not sure about the others.
With the metabo, you can only take small bites of hard timber, ie aged hardwoods (I've put 80 yr old jarrah through it, but it blunts the blades quick), but it chews through new stuff, no worries (long as you sharpen the blades after the jarrah).
Given my time again, I would probably buy the DeWalt, but it's a bit heavier, which for a portable machine, can be a factor.
I've seen other threads on this so do a search and you may get more info.
(If you haven't already made your purchase, which is likely, since you asked the question over a month ago.)
cheers
TM

Yeah I saw the post age as well. Just figured to give it a bump just in case.

Jarrah is a beautiful timber and aged stuff is ultra stable, but yeah it's tough on gear. Marri is even worse....I have not worked it, but I have chainsawed it (even new) and it's amazingly destructive of a nice edge.

Hi Oliver. I have a DeWalt DW735 and I cannot speak highly enough about it. It is built well. Has 3 blades that are reversible and 2 speeds. High speed for "rough" thicknessing - although the result are very smooth and a slower speed for smooth finish. In fact the finish s so smooth in most cases you would only need a very light sand.
I have worked with all types of timbers from very hard to soft and have found the product to work well. The dust extraction system is also quick efficient.

Cheers Steve

sorry to be a picky bastard......are those blades sharpenable? TANSTAAFL

I don't believe they are. However , they are reversible. You can also pick them up on eBay or amazon for approx $50 per set.

Steve