Benchtop Thicknesser Blades

[Mark18PLL]

Just looking to purchase my first thickneser but one thing I am trying to find out is blade replacement costs, I am looking at the Dewalt DEW733 or the Metabo DH330.

I am very tempted by the Metabo and am struggling to find a reason to justify the Dewalt being £133 difference, hence why I ask about blade change costs.

I just want something that's decent quality and will last if looked after.

Btw on eBay FFX are offering 15% off both machines.

Cheers

 

[clogs]

Mark
u dont have to buy original.......
I bought some Chinese replacement blades for my Dewalt....D2730.....
fitted perfect and as good as the original......
did check ebay for you...around £40 to £50....some r uk suppliers, prob all made in China
there seem's to be 2 type's tho.......Mk1 and 2........
hope that helps a bit....

 

[Mark18PLL]

Mark
u dont have to buy original.......
I bought some Chinese replacement blades for my Dewalt....D2730.....
fitted perfect and as good as the original......
did check ebay for you...around £40 to £50....some r uk suppliers, prob all made in China
there seem's to be 2 type's tho.......Mk1 and 2........
hope that helps a bit....

Thanks I will take a look

 

[Spectric]

but one thing I am trying to find out is blade replacement costs

Only part of the story, it is not just cost but ease of fitting and if you search these forums you will see the issues I had with a Record PT107 so also look into how they are replaced and aligned. For me disposable blades are the way I have gone but at the expense of carriers.

 

[Daniel2]

I also went the disposable blade route.
Never looked back. Whilst the price may cause a quick intake of breath,
the time saving & consistency of sharpeness, made it a no contest.

Edit to add that the disposables seem to retain their sharpness for much
longer.