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The standings for the 14-16" Planers analysis has the W1742 as ninth among 21 and 52th among 130 in the Planers category. It is ranked tenth of 34 for Shop Fox.

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I sold my dewalt 12" planer and purchased this one. The main reason I bought this over some of the others is the built in mobile base. This turned out to be a very good decision. This unit is heavy. I had it delivered by my local tool store in San Diego ( Tool Depot) and the delivery man got it off the truck and stayed till we got it uncrated and off the pallet. The first thing I installed was the front wheel and from there it was like moving a bike around the garage. There are only a few items that needed to be assembled. All were quite easy and everything fit perfectly. Once I put the plug (not Included) on and pluged this in it was apparent that 220v tools like to let you know with a purring sound as opposed to and ear shattering 120V tool which screams at you.

But can it plan wood. WOW it can and fast. No effort at all. I only had time to run a few board through but this unit is a winner. I am getting very impressed with shop fox tools . this is my second one I purchased the planer molder and that is a jewel as well. I have been a delta fan for years but the price for the shop fox tools in reasonable and I have been getting what I paid for. My local company sold this to me for 1108 out he door and delivered. That cheaper than I can get it on the internet.