The Linus comment threw me for a loop. Not the crossover I would expect but one I'm definitely here for. They DO have a lot of stuff to build in their new lab building...

Instead of those rollers for the out feed supports, you can just adjust the height of the whole thing to make the bed level with your table saw and it's out feed table. Then you don't have to pull out the portable supports and you'll have much more stability.

I get wanting there to be a longer completely flat feed surface, but it won't get rid of snipe. Snipe is because the planer crushes the board with rollers, one each on either side of the cutter head. This presses the board against the surface just under the cutter head. This is why you need a sled if you're trying to joint boards on your planer. The snipe you get at the end of your board is because at the end of the cut the board is under just the cutter head and the outfeed roller. The sudden unequal pressure change when the board comes free from the infeed roller causes it to rock up ever so slightly under the pressure of the outfeed roller. Boom. Snipe. No amount of perfect infeed and outfeed surfaces, support, etc. will fix it.

You could turn that trash can into a cyclone dust collector. That way all the chips stay in the trash can and don't blow all around on the inside of the cabinet (and into your shop if the door blows open).

One of the cyclone type lids for garbage can dust collection may help with the chips staying in the can. It would at least not blow the exhaust air right at the bottom pushing chips out of the thing. I'd lose the goofy fins inside the original fitting that are supposed to keep larger chips from being blown out, (like you want them to get caught and block the opening?)

I really like this style of editing where the like bloopers after included in the actual video. Makes it feel more like a group of friends just hanging in the shop building stuff!

Cool idea! I really like the subtle design in the paint. Helps break up the color a bit. Also, great idea to have the dust collection separate from a dedicated system. That's really nice for those of us who don't have dedicated systems.

"meighan made me paint it" - that's awesome

Great video, however I would have liked to see the planer actually working with the dust collection box and also see the inside after some heavy use. Good concept but not worth the expense without more info on final results. Perhaps a follow-up video after you have used it for awhile.

You can also do what I did to my Dewalt planer, and that is replace the knife cutter head with a helical cutter head. It's definitely worth it in terms of dust collection because it makes much smaller chips and it does make a nice finish on your boards. The one major flaw I know of on this planer is the amount of horsepower it has. Figure out a way to improve that if you can

The other big issue with the 735 is it eats blades. It's expensive, but the Shelix really helped there, and also made it a bit quieter. Well worth it if you plan to keep the planer.

Should cut a hole in the lid the can came with to put the hose in so it doesn't blow chips/saw dust all over the inside of the box.

Me waiting for the plans patiently, impatient. Already have my brother in law with a 3D printer looking into printing the coupler. This has given me the solution to the problems I have with this planer in my little basement shop! Thank you!

So is the next video you adding an arduino powered "bin full" sensor that triggers a light on the outside?

I like the cart idea. 2 suggestions… use a rockler dust collection bag in the stand instead of the trash can (it’ll catch everything with no dust). And consider using a magnetic level to flatten the tables. It the level will pull the tables into alignment while you tighten them down

I made a stand for this planer based on a Rockler free Dust Separator cabinet plan. I use a shop vacuum (130 CFM) to pull the chips and dust thru the unit. It has a large drawer for chips and a smaller secondary drawer for finer particles. Some dust is collected by the vacuum but not much. I when the large drawer is full the smaller drawer is only a quarter ful or so. I also use the casters you used for your project for a lathe stand and a heavy workbench. Keep the video's coming.

I really wanted to see the dust storm inside that box.

I love how you took the opportunity to fix issues that other people had as well !

I found a t shirt makes a great filter for the top of the trash can. Stretch the bottom of the shirt to fit the top of the can, zip tie the hose into a sleeve, and zip tie the other sleeve and neck shut. Chips go in the can and the air is filtered through the shirt. Not HEPA grade, but collects the mess.

Just a hint for people who may be thinking about replicating this at home. A 4" street 90 deg (Flair one side no flair on the other) fits perfectly into that exhaust on the planer so you don't have to 3d print the adapter.

I opted to put mine on a fliptop table with my rigid spindle/belt benchtop sander on the opposite size. Don't remember where I got the plans but it has a drawer on the bottom to put the infeed and outfeed tables, extra blades, and all the accessories for the sander that you can no longer put in their usual spots....because they don't stay upside down. As for dust collection, I haven't dealt with it. I connect to my dust collector and have gotten good at remembering to turn the dust collector on first or it blows the top off of the dust deputy. I also have a pretty big wing span so most of the time I can reach over an lift up the hose without much of a problem.

I really appreciate the synching of the plop with the music at 7:57! Chefs kiss for the editing! :)

Heavy tools are the worst! I've picked up a couple of ideas for my shop already 😉

Love the added sound effects and editing. Gave me a good chuckle. I think I've found what I like most on this channel though: It's the videos where you're fixing a problem of some kind. It's fascinating to see it overcome, and we learn loads of little techniques on the way.

Awesome! I am starting to use my DeWalt surface planer, and was running into similar problems with dust collection and leveling the infeed/outfeed tables. Brilliant fixes - I'll try them both with my setup. Thanks a million!!

Woah... I made it into a ILTMS video. Achievement unlocked!

Great ideas and execution! Also liked many of the comments. One thing that I found on mine is the amount of static electricity build-up in the collection bucket if I've been planning a lot. I grabbed a length of ground wire (#14 or #12), stripped the end of it the height of my bucket and stuck it in there. The other end is connected to an electrical box, conduit connector, or other metal that I know is grounded. No more static build-up!

Very innovative design. That must be the reason 1000s of woodworking including myself did this years ago. Still a classic.

Thank you for the “Lift with your back, not your knees.” It made me giggle because my dad would always say that when lifting heavy things. (He died a year ago today, so it’s been a bittersweet day, and watching this video was a delight.)

A+ fantastic work all around, a ton of jokes, references, and subtle self promo with great pacing, music, and sound effects. 11/10 would watch more shop infrastructure builds in the future!

Looks like a nice box, and I hope you get lots of use out of it! I also appreciate all of the comments suggesting to over-engineer the thing. It looks like you found a good balance of utility vs theoretical improvements!

I just had 4 different men ask me if I needed help as I stood in Lowe’s plumbing aisle as I tried to figure out which pieces of pvc pipe I needed for this! 😂

You really need to spend a few hours with it and test. Trust me. Dry lube the screws that raise it up (raise it all the way up to max, lube it) lower it down. Do it again, up down. Then raise beds on the OUTSIDE all the way up. The inner part that goes to the main bed - have that lip be even. Use a flashlight to see. The main issue with the 735, other planers that use a roller system - you have two rollers like this O_O , the Os are the roller, the _ is the bed. When wood goes in, it presses it down flat. When it comes out of the LAST ROLLER, any weight on front of wood will angle it UP and you’ll hear that bzzzzzzt on last 2” for snipe. Use sleds if any cup or bow twist is present. Ditch the hot glue. Just use shims and some cheap masking tape (it’s only on for a few anyway). Feed at an angle. So 13” I’ll feed wood in at a slant like / vs straight in - that will help with blade wear. I have the 3 blade and it’s been fine. I’ve done a few pallets of walnut so far and other than some very fine lines that can be sanded out, been great. Unless you have super burly curly wood with crazy grain going everywhere, the dimensioning setting is fine. I only use the fine setting if I’m moving to finish sanding. Feed every piece twice. Forward backwards. When you flip, do again. Trust me. Don’t bother building fancy tables to outfeed too. Simply just feed it, when it’s almost halfway, go to outfeed and supper piece as it comes out. Not lifting, not letting down, just keep it as it is, maybe a tiny bit of upwards force. Also, if you bought this, then use it. Put it on a stand with caster stands that can stabilize it. Working on the ground is STUPID. You’ll hurt your back and it’s just bad practice. Figure out a solution and implement it. Not that I’ve tested 100s of board feet learning this before I did my first planing on some walnut. No sir, not at all. 😅

I you are going in to the end grain then pull the screws out and then drill out 3/8" hole and insert some dowel with glue then pre drill a hole and reinstall the door. This should help keep that area stable.

I agree with some of the other commenters to just use a dust collection bag. I have the same planer sitting on a cart with the bag hanging underneath with flex hose in between. I imagine the inside of your cabinet will be a huge mess after using it a few times & need to be swept out periodically vs just disconnecting a bag & dumping it.

I would suggest putting in a sheet or two of acrylic in the box so you can see when the bin is full. Only a suggestion.

Drops the castor -> Linus That cracked me up...

Adding a helical head would definitely quiet the machine down quite a bit. Did it to mine and I love it.

It looks like you had a lot of fun building and designing this cart. I think the only way you can really cut down on the noise is by having this planet inside a box. But then you won't be able to use it. Best alternative is to ask everyone to cover their ears. I really like how simple and approachable this project is.

I put my dust collection hose on the opposite side from the height wheel. That way the side I work on is cleaner from obstruction

If that dust collector on the machine has so much airflow to open the door all the wood chips dropping into the bin are just going to be blown out of the bin as well. I would recommend cutting a few holes into the lid of the bin, 1 entrance hole and 2 or 3 venting holes with a mesh or some other sort of filter so that the chips stay inside the bin instead of blowing everywhere inside the box. Other than that, great video!

Its heavy because its a beast of a planer. Nice dust collection solution. Can't do this with any other planer - another reason for some of the weight and its totally worth it. great video !

Nicely done Bob! I would add some triangular pieces glued to each of the inside top & bottom corners of that cabinet for added strength. You could also add a cyclone type lid to the collection can and attach the outflow hose to it. Just make sure to allow for air circulation. 👍👍👏👏🔨🔨

Hello ILTMS team, Love the collection idea, one addition I think would be great is adding stretchy net or sock material over the trash can, it can be connected to the inside hose and fitted over the can , would help with keeping most of your material actually being collected into the can and not blowing out into the box when your bin is half way or so full. Love watching your vids

A good way to reduce the noise of the planer much more significantly is to swap the cutter out for a helical head. It has a bunch of other benefits over traditional planer knives too.

I will be making this for my planer. Thanks ILTMS!

Could you take the lid of the bin. Flip it over. Cut a hole in it. Then place it on top of the bin and feed the tube through it to help better contain the dust inside the bin? You would probably need some sort of strap to stop it being blown off by the extractor.

Love this idea! I’ve been looking for a practical way to improve my chip collection without bogging down the shop vac.

Looks great! Only one last problem not solved....being able to afford the planer.

Good video/project, Bob~! I have a Dewalt lunch-box planer, but I need something like this for mine. Also heavy. Around my shop, I use the same style casters ($$$) that you do and to avoid buying a set for everything that I want to be mobile, I installed caster mounting plates (by Rockler) on anything that is or might be mobile. These plates make quick work of relocating the casters between tools when I need to relocate something in the shop, like my assembly table. Works great~!

The quiet Wilhelm scream 😂

How did the chip collection perform? My guess is that it was not what you expected since that was left out of the video. Successful or not, that was the part I was looking forward to seeing.

Your video was great as I have the same problems with snip. Just got back from HD with that shelf material and boy it works great. As far as dust collection my collector is close enough that the planer blower is not a problem. Right now I just use a 4" flex hose and tied a string with a large loop to pull it out of the way of the outfeed. Love your channel and the Making it Podcast.

Slight improvement may have been to put the wheels on the same side as the boards going in and out so there's no risk tripping over them as you go around the tool

When measuring sound levels, test in the same location relative to the tool every time, before and after changes. Tools aren't like light bulbs, they emit more and less noise depending on where you're standing.

Those casters are probably the right choice. Regular locking casters don't work too well on angled garage floors.

I like the box, it's a good solution to collect chips. The melamine, however, is a problem. The infeed and outfeed tables should be elevated slightly to reduce snipe as the board enters and exits the cutter, and the dial to set the thickness of the finished board is useless now. A better solution would be to hinge infeed and outfeed tables and use drop-down support legs that are adjustable. Good video, very entertaining.

Add a cyclone lid on the can, and an exit hose going to your main dust collector. I remember seeing a video that installing one of the spiral carbide cutting heads lowers the sound level.

I was thinking the bar for the casters right as you said it. I used these for a table and put them on the inside and the bar made it a lot easier to engage the casters

Fisher's Flip cart design all the way. That way you can have two tools in a single shop fixture. Just plug the hose into your existing dust collector.

6:32 Wilhelm scream ... nice :)

I've got this planer as well. Didn't see the instagram, but they hit on every problem I have with it. I've already got the cart and had a couple of the same thoughts you showed for dealing with the dust collection and infeed/outfeed. Thanks for providing your solutions! Glad to know I'm on the right track!

Thanks for this. I have the same planer and needed something. This gave me great ideas for my own set up!

Great cart! I have mine on a flip top cart with my ridgid spindle sander. Great idea for dust collection diversion. Also AWESOME work showing how to build to need while piecing a project together.

Maybe get a dw735 dust port from etsy, which collect 98% of the dust as well as hose will be attack to the top and don't need a fancy box. If you have a 3d printer you can make one yourself

Thank You great ideas. I’m a satisfied user of the DW 735 for 10+ years FYI a 4” metal elbow fits onto the outlet of the plainer and the 4” hose. Flip Top Portable Work Support works better for me than roller stands.

Have a look at what John Heist did for making a cyclone with the trash can for this exact planer

I built my stand out of planed 2x4's. I trust it more than 3/4" ply as support.

if you upgrade to a shelix cutter head by Byrd , it'll drop the noise level significantly!!

Perfect timing! I was just starting to think about building a stand with some sort of dust containment... something... for my Dewalt planer. Lot of good ideas in this video. Thanks!

I like the idea of redirecting it right back into the cart. Nice one!

Pretty neat build, have this planer but my dust collection with cyclone handles it no problem and I suspend my collection from the roof. The cost of the plywood for this build these days plus the 60 dollar casters make this thing half the cost of the planer lol but I'm think about taking that melamine idea but building small torsion boxes on either side of the bed

Ideally your auxiliary table would extend beyond the original wings some. You seem to have come up a bit shy on the outfeed side. You also need guides on the side so anything you put through the planer doesn't get caught in the planer. You lose a bit of width but who goes max width? I used plywood that I glued some sheet metal to.

I was for sure thinking that you would build a bucket cyklone inside the cabinet. That would prevent much mure dust and chips from landing outside the bucket

one of the problems I have with this dewalt planer, is I get sniping when the infeed and outfeed tables are completly flat! I have made my tables HIGER so the rollers force the board down as it comes in and goes out, and I no longer have sniping...great ideas!! thanks!

I liked the solution by Under Dunn with a lifting table. Especially for a smaller shop that doesn't have a dedicated space for a planer. (Though I feel like if you did, it would be a larger stationary planer.)

The Melamine will start to peel off under the pressure rollers over time. BTDT. As for noise. In the Highschool shop we bought a couple smaller planers like that because they were quieter than the 16" powermatic (big heavy production one from the 60s)

I would have tried to make the infeed/outfeed the same height as your movable work benches or even the same height if not already as your table saw. That way you can utilize all of those items as needed to help. Also thought you were going to hook to your regular dust collector and just making a place for the bigger chips. As a stand-alone that is great. Maybe add a retractable extension cord, male-end on the retractable so you can have the planer and anything else that needs power on the cart always plugged in and not fumbling around for an extension cord.

That super quick and subtle LinusTechTips reference.

The cabinet will be filled with chips and dust. Might as well remove the dust can. Put a thien bafffel on the dust can and you'll have 95% success.

This is great! Was just struggling with dust collection on this planer and I think your solution is gonna be perfect!

What a great edit!! Good info too. Every year my tools get heavier, I swear! Picked up my wet saw last week and went..dang this is heavier than last time!!

Audio engineer here, jumping in to comment on the decoupling with the foam pads! The effects of decoupling is highly dependent on the surface from which you decouple. If the surface doesn't resonate much from the beginning, there won't be a large reduction in noise. How much it resonates depends on size, materials, thickness, shape, etc. My guess is that the ones who got an improvement had the planer on top of a crazy resonant surface for whatever base frequency the planer produces.

1- harbor freight has a small 110v hoist 113$ that you could mount to a pipe on the ceiling would save your back for other projects,2- they also have furniture dollies that size for only 17$, and sometimes there is Nothing to do about sound just put the ear plugs in and bear it :)

Nice video, and some simple ideas that made a massive difference to it. One suggestion, the bin if you cut a hole in the lid and fed that pip through the hole so the bin lid could stay on, would that help keep all the dust and shavings in the bin and not in the box?

The infeed and outfeed tables on that planer are not supposed to be flat. They are slightly higher on the ends to remove snipe.

I like the casters like that that can we remove. Stops me from tripping over them and it's cheaper to just buy mountain plates only

Why not build a cyclone in the upper part of box, above the bin? That would help a lot with separation of dust/ air.

A cyclone separator lid on top of that trashcan would really help.

the roller is ok but if you dont have it properly lined up with the planer it will cause the wood to move sideways. I suggest taking the roller off and attaching it to the melamine.

Really enjoyed this video :) simple and helpful with some good ideas in a fun light hearted video. More like this please 👍🏻

I have something similar for dust collection but hose goes to multiple tools. Nice use of the wilhelm scream.

You have the lid for that can...why not cut a hole in it and attach a hose fitting to it. Cut a few more around to keep from blowing the top off. Maybe even put a little hardware cloth on the underside to help keep the chips in the can and not the box.

I love the sound effects used in this video. Hilarious.

I bought the dust port kit from Rockler (Item # 34367) and built a chip separator from the free plans they offer. Since then, I have Clagettized it so that it holds the planer and and my 10" benchtop jointer (another 80 pound portable tool). It is ugly but it puts the complementary tools on the same cart.

Helical cutter head will make it less loud and you won't melt the fan propeller shroud with big chips

hmmm... i'm a bit sceptic about the dust collection. If the blower of the planer can blow that hard, i'm not sure why the dust collection wouldn't make a dust storm in there ;-) I think a dust vortex/cyclone filter would be better for the collection ;-) but a good video once again!

Great idea Bob and crew! Hope all is well back east!

I tried using melamine as an in-feed,out-feed solution and found that the pressure from the rollers made the melamine surface rub off on the bottom side of the planed boards, Ended up covering the surface with laminate. Works much better.

I mean, my use case is pretty light duty, but the only problem I have with mine is the noise. But then, mine is in a permanent location, and I have very good dust collection. But damn, that thing is LOUD!!!!