Popular Woodworking 2004-02 № 139, страница 63
WOODTEK 115-946 We're just going to call the Woodtek the "Craftsman Light" planer. These two models are the only ones in the test offering 8,000-rpm motors (providing the least cuts per inch, which is going to adversely affect the quality of the cut). There are significant structural similarities between the two machines, but the Woodtek is missing the dust-collection fan, the auto-height feature and the chain-drive mechanism; it uses a plastic transverse tooth drive. It does have a head lock, a wood-removal scale and the "Screw-and-plate" blade cover with the tools (even the magnetic holders) stored on the machine. The height scale is graduated in inches (by 1/i6") and millimeters. It's adequate for the task, but we prefer a V32" gradua tion.The manufacturer has also thrown in an extra set of knives. During testing we found that the Woodtek has the highest amperage spike while under load and the recorded amperage draw may cause problems if your shop is equipped with only 15-amp breakers. Conversely, the rpm loss on the Woodtek was the lowest in the category, so perhaps the amp spike is useful for performance. The snipe test measured out at about .002", which isn't terrible but also not the best. Priced at the same level as the Delta and Ridgid, the Woodtek should offer more features or equal cut quality, but it doesn't. If you're looking to spend $380 on a benchtop planer, make it an even $400 and buy the Delta. (woodworker.com) PW 13" PORTABLE PLANERS Craftsman Delta DeWalt Ridgid Ryobi Shop Fox Woodtek 21743 22-580 DW735 TP1300LS AP1300 W1675 115-946 PRICE $440 396 479 397 270 399 379
CUT CAPACITY (MAX) 13" x 6" 13" x 6V2" 13" X 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 61/s" CUT CAPACITY (MAX) 13" x 6" 13" x 6V2" 13" X 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 6" 13" x 61/s"
TABLE LENGTH & TYPE ** 12"F/R 121/2 "F N/A 12"C 11"C 12"F/R 12"F/R TABLE LENGTH & TYPE ** 12"F/R 121/2 "F N/A 12"C 11"C 12"F/R 12"F/R
DEPTH STOPS (#/LOC.)+ 6/1/8"-11/4" IN/1/8"-61/2" 6/1/8"-11/4" 8/1/8"-13/4" 8/0"-13/4" IN/1/8"-2" 6/1/8"-11/4" DEPTH STOPS (#/LOC.)+ 6/1/8"-11/4" IN/1/8"-61/2" 6/1/8"-11/4" 8/1/8"-13/4" 8/0"-13/4" IN/1/8"-2" 6/1/8"-11/4"
AMPS/NO LOAD 8.7 6.8 1 0.8 7.4 7.68 7.1 2 6.83 AMPS/NO LOAD 8.7 6.8 1 0.8 7.4 7.68 7.1 2 6.83
AMPERAGE SPIKE 44% 76% 41% 86% 85% 125% 142% AMPERAGE SPIKE 44% 76% 41% 86% 85% 125% 142%
RPM/UNDER LOAD 5,750 6,700 + + 8,000 6,600 7,500 7,000 7,500 RPM/UNDER LOAD 5,750 6,700 + + 8,000 6,600 7,500 7,000 7,500
BLADE SIZE (INCHES) .056 X 15/32 .058 X 15/32 .060 X 7/8 .070 X 3/4 .060 X 15/32 N/A .056 X 7/s BLADE SIZE (INCHES) .056 X 15/32 .058 X 15/32 .060 X 7/8 .070 X 3/4 .060 X 15/32 N/A .056 X 7/s
* When two numbers shown, manufacturer has + IN = Infinite settings t FNP = Fixed Nut-and-plate, FSP = Fixed Screw-and- specified different maximum cut for full-width boards ++ . _ nnn t. ... plate, SP = Screw-and-plate; 5 is best, 1 is worst /l . . ... 11 rpm is 7,000 on fine setting r r C = Corrugated, F = Flat, R = With rollers ... tt DI = Diverter included, DNI = Diverter not includ- P = Plastic, RB = Rubber a11 blades are double-edged ed, if = Integral fan popwood.com 61 |
