New Dewalt DW735 - Wood and Metal Shavings on Baseplate

[Brad Kantor]

I picked up a new DW735X (type 12 from China) on sale. I can confirm it was not returned as it still had the hard plastic wrap in place on the box.

During initial inspection I discovered the remnants from an obligatory test cut. I also discovered metal shavings, flakes and "crumbs". Needless to say I returned it and picked one up from a different source. This new one is from Taiwan.

While I suspect the first unit was functionally fine, I didn't want to deal with dodging metal particulate. Anyone else discover this sort of thing?

I just wanted to let anyone looking for a planer know they should take a good close look at the "dust" present from any test cut.

Cheers!

[Patty Hann]

How were you able to get the second one from Taiwan? Or was it just "the luck of the draw"?
I ask because when it comes time for me to get one I prefer to get it from Taiwan and not China.