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THE HYBRID WORKSHOP
— TRADITIONAL —
— PAID FOR, NOT A TEST UNIT —
DEWALT Thickness Planer (DW735X)
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WoodworkingMilling
The gold standard for benchtop planers. The 3-knife cutterhead provides a furniture-grade finish that minimizes sanding time.
The Crafty Catsman's Take
"I bought this with my own money after struggling with cheaper models. It's the only benchtop planer I trust for figuring figured maple."
Width
13 inch
Motor
15 Amp
Speed
20,000 RPM
Knives
3
What is the Hybrid Workshop?
Hybrid Manufacturing combines subtractive fabrication (laser cutting, CNC machining) with additive manufacturing (3D printing) in a unified workflow. This approach enables makers to create precision jigs, fixtures, and mixed-media products that neither technology could achieve alone.
🔧 Why Every Laser Owner Needs a 3D Printer
3D printers solve the #1 pain point for laser owners: repeatability and alignment. Custom 3D printed jigs reduce batch setup time by up to 80%, enabling consistent positioning for items like tumblers, coasters, and jewelry.
A precision fixture printed for $0.50 in filament can eliminate hours of manual alignment per production run.
⚠️ Laser Safety for 3D Prints
✓ Safe to Laser
- PLA - Low power (10-15%), high speed
- PETG - Creates glossy finish
- Wood-fill PLA - Great for engraving
✗ NEVER Laser
- ABS - Releases hydrogen cyanide
- PVC/Vinyl - Creates chlorine gas
- Polycarbonate - Burns, discolors
💰All tools purchased with our own money — no sponsored test units
