Digital Readout for DeWalt 735 planer

[RogerD]

i have been researching a Digital Read Out (DRO) for my DeWalt 735 planer. I know that this has been discussed on this forum in 2020 but I thought that both Wixey and iGaging might have made improvements to these DRO’s.

Wixey and iGaging both make a DRO for the 735. They also make DRO’s with remote digital displays for stationary planers that possibly could be adapted to the 735.

I would appreciate hearing from woodworkers that use either the Wixey or the iGaging DRO’s or others that I am not familiar with on your 735 planer. Why did you pick the DRO and are you happy with your choice. I am interested in your experience with accuracy, battery life, etc.


Roger

[Mr Eddie]

i have been researching a Digital Read Out (DRO) for my DeWalt 735 planer. I know that this has been discussed on this forum in 2020 but I thought that both Wixey and iGaging might have made improvements to these DRO’s.

Wixey and iGaging both make a DRO for the 735. They also make DRO’s with remote digital displays for stationary planers that possibly could be adapted to the 735.

I would appreciate hearing from woodworkers that use either the Wixey or the iGaging DRO’s or others that I am not familiar with on your 735 planer. Why did you pick the DRO and are you happy with your choice. I am interested in your experience with accuracy, battery life, etc.


Roger

I have been using a Wixey on my 735 for probably 10+ years.  Works great and was easy to mount.  I don't take big cuts usually 10 - 20 thousands at a time and I verify with my calipers.  Battery life has been very good.  I just installed a Wixey on my table saw and wish I had done it years ago.  Having the ability to go back and make repeatable cuts is golden in my book.  Having all of your pieces square, parallel, and thicknessed the same makes assembly easy and much more enjoyable.  Good Luck!
Lonnie