I'm still on my first set. The blades are knicked up but still cut fine. I had a couple of big projects when I bought it, but I haven't used the planer much lately, just a few 1x6s here and there for my CNC here and there.
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful. I don't have links handy, the planer is from Home Depot, the jointer was from Canuck Tools an online store, and the PPE comes from just where ever I was shopping that day. Likely a mix of Home Depot and Amazon.. The Ryobi wasn't available in my area so I didn't consider it when I was buying. Main reason I ended up with the Ridgid is they seem to have a good warranty (haven't tested it yet) and it was on sale at my local Home Depot. The two units seem very similar from a spec persecutive and have similar reviews. Sorry, no real help here!
Great and helpful video. Especially as you talked about the current model and didn't dwell on the past problems that Ridgid had with QA.t It was very helpful. I just bought one that your insight and setup suggestions answered my questions. Thank-you!
Thanks for the comment! I didn't realize they had QA issues, but mine hasn't had any problems. I have other Ridgid tools that have been good (vacuum and a belt sander) and with the planer on sale, I had to go for it!
I bought one and it destroyed a real expensive Canary wood (left scalloping and chatter all down the board) Took it back to Home Depot and bought a DeWalt DW 735and there was a huge difference in quality.
I wonder if it is because Carary Wood is hardwood? I never thought about that but all I have used in it is soft wood. A good consideration for others that might be looking at buying it!
Τhis is some really goo info, thank you for posting! quick question; do you know how to adjust the parallel-ness from one side to the other? Mine is out of parallel and I don't quite know how to bring it back to parallel?
Where do you get the 3d printed piece from? I need one badly. Can’t find any attachments for ridgid planer and my shop vac of course has a smaller than 2” hose
I designed and printed it myself. The collection system doesn't work great (only marginally better than nothing), I probably need some sort of vortex/shop vac attachment after it (instead of the garbage can). I did post the adaptor on Thingiverse if that helps (both stl and f3d files) which you can find here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4690426/files
Just measured and theoretically it will, but that is the limit. I haven't tried anything that big, but I expect you might have some challenges getting it lined up just right to go through. The guides are hair over 13" apart.
Have you had any issues with the popcorn sound (rattling) that has been brought up by many others? Someone else also mentioned it. Seems grease needs to be added to bearing...but I’m not 100% sure . Mine started making this noise 1st time I used it (it’s brand new). Planning 2 green ash slabs. Thoughts?
To help minimize snipe put a little upward pressure (in other words lift) the outfield side of the stock. This will help & in some instances eliminate the snipe. As far as the length of your stock, I ran 1x8x10 white oak for a boat I was trimming out, you just have to support it with stands or a person on either end holding it flat. Have this same planer. Bought it used & after a little adjusting it's great.
@@reileymckerracher9181 I actually watched a video on it after asking, it basically prevents you from lowering the planer less then the setting on side. Ex: if you want to plane multiple boards to 1” thick, set the repeat a cut to 1” and then when you slowly lower it down to get to the desired thickness, it won’t let you accidentally lower past 1”.
I really interested in getting this planer. There are some negative reviews about the quality of the build of it. What are your thoughts on the quality? Think it will last awhile or break and be a paperweight after a couple of years?
I haven't had any issues with quality of the unit, but I'm only a hobbyist and only have done a half dozen projects on it since I bought a bit over a year ago. I've never used another planer, so I don't have a reference for a what a good unit should be. If you have any specific questions about it, I'd be happy to answer.
@@reileymckerracher9181 thank you! I’m only a hobbyist as well. I looking to make mainly cutting boards with it nothing heavy duty , think it would be a good machine for that?
@@mikelake662 should be fine for that. i use it before i joint boards, or for stock for my CNC. only issue i see is that the blades do get nicked up easy, so you will get lines when plane that will need to be sanded out. when sanding, you have to be selective when and how in your process or you will get rounded edges. also, i find the thickness gauge isn't that precise (I end up counting turns on the handle you turn for thickness), so you have to plan your project around that too (eg lock the height, then send all your boards through so all the boards are the same). once locked, it doesn't move. i would suspect the blade issue is always an issue regardless of machine, but a higher quality machine (and a higher price point) would have a better way of setting height.
You're lost credibility when you said a jointer is a tool that helps connect pieces of wood together. Please look up Joiner, Jointer and Planer and note the differences.
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Thank you for making a very detailed video. Going to go purchase this now. ❤ Excellent video thank you again. ❤
Thanks for the kind words!
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thanks!
Well done video, helpful, thank you
Thanks!
Thanks for the video! Came really handy!
Thanks, glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video. How long does the edge of the blades last? I feel that they dull up quickly (I have the same machine)
I'm still on my first set. The blades are knicked up but still cut fine. I had a couple of big projects when I bought it, but I haven't used the planer much lately, just a few 1x6s here and there for my CNC here and there.
Do you have links to the jointers and tools/safety? Good video. I'm torn between this and ryobi
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful. I don't have links handy, the planer is from Home Depot, the jointer was from Canuck Tools an online store, and the PPE comes from just where ever I was shopping that day. Likely a mix of Home Depot and Amazon.. The Ryobi wasn't available in my area so I didn't consider it when I was buying. Main reason I ended up with the Ridgid is they seem to have a good warranty (haven't tested it yet) and it was on sale at my local Home Depot. The two units seem very similar from a spec persecutive and have similar reviews. Sorry, no real help here!
Great and helpful video. Especially as you talked about the current model and didn't dwell on the past problems that Ridgid had with QA.t It was very helpful. I just bought one that your insight and setup suggestions answered my questions. Thank-you!
Thanks for the comment! I didn't realize they had QA issues, but mine hasn't had any problems. I have other Ridgid tools that have been good (vacuum and a belt sander) and with the planer on sale, I had to go for it!
great video
Thanks!
Thanks for the good info
No problem, thanks for watching!
I bought one and it destroyed a real expensive Canary wood (left scalloping and chatter all down the board) Took it back to Home Depot and bought a DeWalt DW 735and there was a huge difference in quality.
I wonder if it is because Carary Wood is hardwood? I never thought about that but all I have used in it is soft wood. A good consideration for others that might be looking at buying it!
Were you paying attention to the grain direction? As well only taking off max 1/16 a pass?
Don't be too hard on yourself, I've seen many people who are just not in tune with power tools
Thank you 😊
Τhis is some really goo info, thank you for posting!
quick question; do you know how to adjust the parallel-ness from one side to the other? Mine is out of parallel and I don't quite know how to bring it back to parallel?
Sorry, that isn't one I have had to adjust!
I’m having a hard choice between this one of dewalts 3 blade one
Never tried a 3 blade one, it was out of my price range! The dewalt does look nice.
Where do you get the 3d printed piece from? I need one badly. Can’t find any attachments for ridgid planer and my shop vac of course has a smaller than 2” hose
I designed and printed it myself. The collection system doesn't work great (only marginally better than nothing), I probably need some sort of vortex/shop vac attachment after it (instead of the garbage can). I did post the adaptor on Thingiverse if that helps (both stl and f3d files) which you can find here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4690426/files
Will a 13 inch piece of wood fit through this?
Just measured and theoretically it will, but that is the limit. I haven't tried anything that big, but I expect you might have some challenges getting it lined up just right to go through. The guides are hair over 13" apart.
Have you had any issues with the popcorn sound (rattling) that has been brought up by many others? Someone else also mentioned it. Seems grease needs to be added to bearing...but I’m not 100% sure . Mine started making this noise 1st time I used it (it’s brand new). Planning 2 green ash slabs. Thoughts?
Sorry, can't help there, that isn't something I have experience with mine.
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New Planer for me, first time using, so your tutorial was helpful, thanks
I'm glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching!
To help minimize snipe put a little upward pressure (in other words lift) the outfield side of the stock. This will help & in some instances eliminate the snipe. As far as the length of your stock, I ran 1x8x10 white oak for a boat I was trimming out, you just have to support it with stands or a person on either end holding it flat. Have this same planer. Bought it used & after a little adjusting it's great.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to give the upward pressure a try, I always try to run it through perfectly flat to the trays.
Do you ever use the repeat a cut feature on the side? I've got the same planer but haven't touched that yet or quite sure how it works
I have never used it actually, so I can't help with that question!
@@reileymckerracher9181 I actually watched a video on it after asking, it basically prevents you from lowering the planer less then the setting on side. Ex: if you want to plane multiple boards to 1” thick, set the repeat a cut to 1” and then when you slowly lower it down to get to the desired thickness, it won’t let you accidentally lower past 1”.
@@YulRun Thanks! Next project I may give that a go!
It should be heavy! There's a reason why industrial machines are solid cast beasts... it helps with stability and vibration hence accuracy
Good point!
I really interested in getting this planer. There are some negative reviews about the quality of the build of it. What are your thoughts on the quality? Think it will last awhile or break and be a paperweight after a couple of years?
I haven't had any issues with quality of the unit, but I'm only a hobbyist and only have done a half dozen projects on it since I bought a bit over a year ago. I've never used another planer, so I don't have a reference for a what a good unit should be. If you have any specific questions about it, I'd be happy to answer.
@@reileymckerracher9181 thank you! I’m only a hobbyist as well. I looking to make mainly cutting boards with it nothing heavy duty , think it would be a good machine for that?
@@mikelake662 should be fine for that. i use it before i joint boards, or for stock for my CNC. only issue i see is that the blades do get nicked up easy, so you will get lines when plane that will need to be sanded out. when sanding, you have to be selective when and how in your process or you will get rounded edges. also, i find the thickness gauge isn't that precise (I end up counting turns on the handle you turn for thickness), so you have to plan your project around that too (eg lock the height, then send all your boards through so all the boards are the same). once locked, it doesn't move. i would suspect the blade issue is always an issue regardless of machine, but a higher quality machine (and a higher price point) would have a better way of setting height.
@@reileymckerracher9181 thank you very much I think you sold me on this planer. Plus it’s got that sweet LSA
@@mikelake662 have fun! Having flat boards sure helps projects turn the way we envision!
THIS is not a "Review" ! It's a sorta 'Safety Lesson".
You're lost credibility when you said a jointer is a tool that helps connect pieces of wood together. Please look up Joiner, Jointer and Planer and note the differences.
This is not a diplomat way to point out someone's mistake. Look online on how to be a more agreeable and diplomat person.
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