Wood Planer?

[KDM]

For you woodworker types out there. Looking at getting a planer, but know next to nothing about them. Have a budget of 500 bucks and enough questions to give a wood shop teacher a headache. Any recommendations, insights, experiences, etc. on getting and using one would be greatly appreciated. A few preferences. I want a corded machine. I would like to plane up to 12 inch boards. Knife replacement is almost guaranteed so ease of replacement is an issue. Looking for a good strong machine, but top of the line is unnecessary. Thanks Guys!

 

[lunkerslayer]

Dewalt and it will do 13 wide and 6 inches thick, you can even find used ones in that price range that will do moldings.
I had a dewalt 735 that i had in my dads business but it burnt up in the fire, but that planer was awesome

 

[NG3067]

Couple of those Dewalts that fit your budget on FB marketplace, if they are private sales, most likely have low usage. I have a cabinet shop so if you ever have wood or tool questions, feel free to ask or stop by if your in the Bismarck area.

 

[jeremiah-x]

I've had several different brands over the years and currently use the DeWalt 735. The DeWalt is by far the best planer you can buy for the money. The blades are simple to change without the need to make any adjustments to them. I put a Wixey Digital Readout device on mine so you can get very accurate adjustments. I always take very small cuts and even when I think I'm done I will run them through one more time on each side. Make sure you get one with both the infeed and outfeed tables.