Hi all... I was wondering if I could trouble some of you guys for your opinion on the Delta TP400LS planer.
First of all, I'm a casual woodworker, not overly swamped with projects etc. My current project is a bunk bed for my kids and I'm in need of a planer to keep going.
Just recently Canadian Tire had their Motomaster brand planer on sale.... seemed a little cheap so I let it pass and set my eyes on the Dewalt DW735 unit instead. Today I walked into my local Home Depot to buy it but was advised by one of the sales staff that he's been using the Delta TP400LS unit for about six months and is very happy with it. He's put all sorts of wood through it, including mahogany with no problems. So here I am, mr. casual woodworker, thinking whether I want to spend $700 on the Dewalt or $300 on the Delta. I'm curious to see what the current owners of the Delta think about this unit? What sort of wood were you planing with it and what were the end results? How bad is the snipe on it? etc etc...
I would really appreciate your input/comments..
thanks Alex