DeWalt DW680 Rabot - 600W

I bought this as my current planer's belt melted and I could not get another in a timely fashion. I have a couple of Dewalt power tools which I really like so I thought it would make sense to purchase this planer. Big mistake. No dust collection bag, the exhaust port is oblong so you cannot even fashion a hose to it. Wood filings and dust everywhere. Pretty disappointed with Dewalt. My previous planer has a dust collection bag so I will go back to that one. The planer works fine otherwise.

there are no accessories, ie chip collector or diverter. If you have to use it horizontally you better have a face shield.

This planer works wonderfully just like all Dewalt products. I have been purchasing and using Dewalt products for 16 years and will continue to do so forever. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I bought the planer to smooth down 6x6 post that are rough sawed. Large area of planing but it does get the job done. Only have used for a short while so the review is limited in time usage. At this point the review would have gotten a 5 STAR, but I don't understand why DeWALT leaves out the dust collector attachment. Inside/Outside, it needs the dust collection. I don't see where most of my jobs are going to be minimal dust producing, So, DeWALT gets a 1 STAR shame on you deduction. Come on DeWALT!! Now I had to rig an attachement that just does suffice until I can find that attachment.

I received the DeWalt WD680k Heavy Duty planer kit as a Christmas present. I haven't used it yet but I have researched it extensively and the sad fact is DeWalt failed by making dust collection nearly impossible. I am considering taking this to a retailer that sales this model and exchanging it for a model or brand that offers but collection.