DEWALT DW734 Benchtop Planer 12-1/2 Inch
- 12-1/2 inch planer with feed tables, not a router
- 15 amps, corded electric
- 20000 RPM maximum speed
- 0.13 inch cutting depth
- Dust hood included
- 36.29 kilograms, 3 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A DEWALT thickness planer with feed tables, filed under routers by mistake. It is a heavy benchtop machine with a dust hood and a three year limited warranty.
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ASIN: B0000CCXU6Model: DW734Category: Woodworking Routers
Overview
A workshop that dresses rough boards to thickness is where this DEWALT planer belongs. It has feed tables in front and behind the cutter, a metal base and a dust hood to guide chips away from the work.
A wide cutting capacity and a high cutter speed make it a serious shop machine, and the warranty is clearly spelled out. The category label says router while the item type says planer, and the weight makes it a fixed shop tool.
Who it's for
A shop with a stable bench and space for long boards suits this machine. Anyone expecting a router for shaping edges should buy that tool instead.
Pros and cons
- Wide cutting capacity
- Feed tables included
- Dust hood supplied
- Three year limited warranty
- Filed under routers in error
- Heavy to move
- Cutting depth per pass is shallow
- Dust collector not included
Performance notes
Cutter speed and a shallow cutting depth per pass control the surface finish, and the feed tables support the board so it cuts level. The dust hood captures chips as they leave the cutterhead. Taking light passes gives a smoother result.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW734 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 12.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 23.38 x 16.52 x 20.48 inches |
| Item weight | 36.29 kilograms |
| Cutting Depth | 0.13 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 20000 RPM |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Amperage | 15 ampshigher than 90% of 41 woodworking routers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Color | Black, Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Dust hood |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 year limited, excludes normal wear and abuse |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Planer |
| Style Name | 12-1/2 inch planer with feed tables |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DEWALT DW734 a router?
No. The item type is a planer, although the title and category say router.
What does the DEWALT DW734 include?
A dust hood is listed.
What does the DEWALT DW734 warranty cover?
Three years of repairs for faulty materials or workmanship. Normal wear and tool abuse are not covered.
How big is the DEWALT DW734?
The listing gives 23.38 x 16.52 x 20.48 inches and 36.29 kilograms.