In another video, I demonstrated how to remove the impeller from the DeWalt DW735 thickness planer to reduce its power draw, since a dust collection system with 4" hose makes it largely unnecessary by extracting chips and drawing cooling air past the motor. This video looks at a possible third result of using the impeller, whether by design or by chance, which is to break up wider wood shavings so they're easier for a dust collection system to handle.

I have been using my planer without an impeller since around mid-2020, both with a SHELIX helical cutterhead installed and with the stock knives. I have not had any issues, and don't plan on putting it back as long as my dust collector is available.

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Equipment:
Rockler 4” x 4' stretch hose: https://amzn.to/38VGuQ5
Rockler threaded disconnect fitting: https://amzn.to/3nW9mvu
DW735X Planer (with tables and extra knives): https://amzn.to/2N9xSgl
DW735 Planer (without extension tables): https://amzn.to/3rKT5vL
DW7351 Extension Tables: https://amzn.to/2LrYDfs

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