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Benchtop pick

DEWALT DW735X 13-Inch Thickness Planer

4.1/ 5 Tested Power Tools editorial score

Best for: Small shops milling rough lumber

A portable three-knife thickness planer with two feed-speed choices and strong dust ejection.

Tested Power Tools review

One of the more capable benchtop formats, but budget for dust collection, infeed/outfeed support, and replacement knives. Fit, finish, and component choices appear competitive for this product class. It earns its price through focused capability, although occasional users may find a simpler option sufficient. The ownership experience should be straightforward after the model, package, and compatibility checks are complete.

Review snapshot

How this product scores

4.1out of 5
4.1/ 5 Editorial score
QualitySolid4.0
ValueSolid4.0
UsabilityGood4.2

Quality: Fit, finish, and component choices appear competitive for this product class.

Value: It earns its price through focused capability, although occasional users may find a simpler option sufficient.

Ownership: The ownership experience should be straightforward after the model, package, and compatibility checks are complete.

01Owner feedbackRecurring praise, complaints, and long-term ownership patterns
02Retailer review patternsValue, package, service, and failure themes across sellers
03Official evidenceManufacturer specifications, manuals, compatibility, and limits
04Expert assessmentOur use-case, quality, value, and ownership analysis
What matters

Useful details at a glance

Capacity
13 in width class
Cutter
Three-knife head
Feed
Two-speed
Power
Corded 15 A class

Why it made the shortlist

  • Fan-assisted chip ejection
  • Depth-of-cut gauge
  • Extension tables in the X kit

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