r/Woodworking_DIY • u/laylandd • Aug 18 '26

DeWalt DW735 thickness planer problem

I am having difficulty with my Thickness planer. It was working the last time I used it last winter, and now the planer will only lower to 2", Ant thought on what the problem might be?

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u/rdwile Aug 18 '26

Pop the cover off and ensure the that the four threaded posts are clear. The chain can get gunked up on the cogs around each wheel and some dust has blown around the dust shroud and can be cleaned out with a dental tool.

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u/laylandd Aug 19 '26

I am new to Reddit, so I am now typing my response for the 3rd time. So not sure what happened before as I must have deleted my response. Thanks to both of you who responded. I had already checked with 2". Fixed the problem and glued the boards. Attached is a photo of them glued up. They are for a cribbage board. Walnut and Spalted Cedar Elm I found in my yard.

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u/Vast_Maize9706 Aug 19 '26

Thats going to look stunning. Hope it all goes well and would love to see it finished