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I need new blades for a Dewalt 733 planer. Has anyone used the Powertec brand ? I was wondering how they held up.
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I did but wouldn't buy them again. They seemed to cut OK but I think the DeWalt blades are better so I buy them now.
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Thanks for the reply. I wanted to check before I bought.
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The 733 blades are resharpenable, if that helps...
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If you had the 734 or 735 I'd recommend the knives from infinity. They even have carbide if you want to go that route.
I bought a set of powertec for my ridgid tp1300 and they were ok. However I have put new ridgid knives in and gotten a line after two short pieces of cherry.
I was looking at getting another big planer again but I do like the finish and easy knife changes of the portables and it's quieter than the old jet 15" I had.