Planer Problem

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10-18-2005, 3:24 PM
Stuart Johnson

Planer Problem

I have a DeWalt DW733 12-1/2" planer that has started having feed problems. The board will start to feed through properly but after about a foot and a half it seems to skip and jerk. For example the first two feet of a three foot board will feed through properly and then the jerking starts. It doesn't appear there is any problem with the cutter assembly.

I can't see any glazing on the feed rollers but I guess they could be sticking. From the parts diagram it looks like a major job to change the rollers even if I can figure out where to purchase new one.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to handle this problem? Also, what is a good product to use to clean these type of rollers?
10-18-2005, 3:37 PM
Steve Jenkins

99% of the time feed problems with a planer are caused by a sticky bed. Get some paste wax and give it a good waxing.
10-18-2005, 4:09 PM
Mike Cutler

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Originally Posted by Steve Jenkins

99% of the time feed problems with a planer are caused by a sticky bed. Get some paste wax and give it a good waxing.

Somewhere in Steves post we need to add a percentage for dirty rollers, otherwise I agree completely. Clean it up like new, and wax it. My Jet 15" will slip and stall intermittently if the feed rollers get clogged up with material debris.
10-18-2005, 4:58 PM
Scott Donley

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Originally Posted by Steve Jenkins

99% of the time feed problems with a planer are caused by a sticky bed. Get some paste wax and give it a good waxing.

I learned the hard way. After taking it all apart, still had the problem, should have tried SMC first. Yep, all it took was paste wax. Hope it works for you.:)