Ridgid R4330 Planer, 13-Inch Thickness

I have used the r4330 to plane 2 X 6 and 2 X 8 redwood boards to 3/4" stock that I used to build a 5 Mission table set. The cedar I used was very old boards 4/4" stock that went thru the planer for 3/4" tops and shelves to the redwood tables. Not a hitch with the planer. I then built the same 5 piece set out of red oak and ran all that lumber thru the r4330. Again with no problems. After a desk built with planed boards, it died when I began my current new project, a Mission display case. I bought a new r4330 the same day the bearings in the r4330 motor fried. I didn't fret about the dead r4330, I knew what I'd fed it over the 4 years I used it. I get a bit of snipe on the last 2-3" of boards, but no other problems. I also notice that the surface of really any wood I've used is smooth enough to start a finish at 150 grit. The r4331 I replaced the r4330 with was actually an error in shipping. I didn't want the r4331 model because I knew the r4330. But, I kept it because Ridgid has made several improvements to the r4330 I like. Particularly the hose chip disposal and especially the Ind-Icut 1/32" cut calibration are very handy. That's why I kept thr r4331.

I was please to find my Ridgid planer for $369 and free shipping. It was easy to set up and it has the right features to ensure quality work. I reviewed quite a few brands and I believe this one had the right features and price to be the best value.

The ideal home planer, easy to adjust and use. Takes wide boards up to I think 6 Inches and I've planed very thin boards too.

great planer

We are using this to plane some rough cut walnut boards for a cabinet. Works great. No problems. I would give it five stars if it was closer to $300 than $400.