Dewalt vs rigid planer

Been running an old Dewalt 742. Planed out a couple K bf of oak and very happy. One thing about these small planers is " snipe ". That is at the very start of planning a board, you have a small dig in. To fix that, you can build a thin infeed table that fits at the bottom, thru the planner and extend that about 2' on each side or as I do, just have your boards about 4" longer the what you need.

I LOVE my Dewalt 742 planer. I would buy it again in a heartbeat, had mine about three years now works great.

With any planer have a GREAT dust collection system, or run outside only it will throw wood chips 20'.

Seems like dewalt is the way to go here. Not usually a fan of dewalt, more of a makita guy, but I’ll give it a go.
Fishfighter, as far as snipe these have a locking mechanism on the motor that is suppose to do really well against snipe. I’ve read reviews that say it virtually eliminates it. I guess I’ll see how well it does. Both machines have it.

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yes, my planner has that, but you still get the snipe.

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figured that would be too easy a cure. I’ll check out that table. Appreciate the link.

Agree 100% on the Grizzly. They are sweet.

I have the 735 and love it except when I have to move it.

Pectus, Use a planner to finish rough sawn wood and or remove twist/cups

Been a DEWALT buyer for years, decided to go cheaper with Rigid one day and bought some of their cordless drills. Much weaker than a DEWALT doesn’t last as long but has lifetime warranty. It isn’t the planner but I’m going to guess it’s weaker than the DEWALT.

Fishfighter. Ill give you $100 right now for that. Old equipment is heavy and bulky

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Why do you want a planer?

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Would like to start doing cutting boards and what not. Glue different types of wood together to make accents at stuff. Need one to get them the same height.
Grizzley looks nice but also $1k lol. If I get more into it I may look into upgrading down the road.