Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31371 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Delta
• Model: 22-580
• Dimensions: 23.23" h x 17.52" w x 26.77" l, 94.82 pounds

Features

• Affordable, two-cutter finish planer with 13-inch deck
• Two-speed, 15 Amp motor performs at 10,000 RPM
• Blade zero indicator; cutterhead lock; depth stop
• Measures 20 x 23 x 15 inches (HxWxD); weighs 92 pounds
• Includes two knives

Amazon.com Review
Delta calls its 22-580 a finishing planer, but it's really two planers in one. A dimensioning speed of 60 cpi allows you to shave rough wood to its desired thickness quickly and accurately, with virtually no snipe. Then, with a single pass at the quicker finishing speed of 90 cpi, your wood comes out ultrasmooth and ready to go. The razor-sharp, double-sided M2 steel knives are powered by a 15 amp, 120-volt, single-phase motor. Bells and whistles like a blade zero indicator (which lets you set the cutterhead to the exact thickness of your wood), patented cutterhead lock (which eliminates snipe), and easy blade-change system add to the value, as do the oversize infeed and outfeed tables, which make it easier to glide your wood through the machine. Overall, this is one solid piece of machinery. --Carl Thress

Amazon.com Product Description
No woodworking shop is complete without a solid finish planer, and the DELTA 22-580 13-inch finish planer takes care of this need and then some. Its ability to quickly and accurately size and finish lumber helps save money by allowing you to purchase rough-cut lumber instead of already processed stock. The powerful 15 Amp motor produces a cutterhead speed of 10,000 RPM, and its cooling fan helps to blow dust and chips away from the machine and into a dust collection system. The two-blade cutting system features two speed of cutting power – a dimensioning setting of 60 CPI, or a finishing setting of 90 CPI. Other features include easy cutterhead height adjustments, cutterhead lock, depth stop for easy repetitive cuts, and a blade zero indicator.

From the Manufacturer
This planer features a 2-speed material feed rate system and a patented cutterhead lock that stabilizes the cutterhead during operation. It has a full-range depth stop and an oversized cutterhead height handle. The blade zero indicator can be used to set the cutterhead to the exact thickness of the material and can then accurately remove material in standard increments. It also features the fastest and safest blade-changing system on the market; high-speed M2 steel, double-edged, reversible knives; a top view depth scale; large chrome infeed and outfeed tables.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Delta Industrial Model 22-580 13" Two-Speed Finishing Planer with a 15 amp., 120V motor, two-knife cutterhead with index pins, cutterhead wrench, blade magnet, and instruction manual.

DELTA DIFFERENCE

• Two-speed material feed rate system: dimensioning speed (60 CPI) to quickly reach desired thickness; finishing speed (90 CPI) for an ultra smooth surface on final pass.
• Patented cutterhead lock stabilizes cutterhead to virtually eliminate snipe.
• High-speed, double-sided knives.
• Full-range depth stop for repeatable thicknesses at any dimension across the entire height range.
• Blade zero indicator sets the cutterhead to the exact thickness of the material.
• Oversized cutterhead height handle with indexing ring.
• Cutterhead wrench and blade magnet to minimize blade contact.

SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR: 15 amp
MOTOR CONTROLS: Oversized on/off paddle switch
CAPACITIES:
Max. Width of stock: 13"(330 mm)
Max. Thickness of stock: 6 1/2"(165 mm)
Min. Thickness of Stock: 1/8"(3 mm)
DEPTH OF CUT:
Max on 6" board: 1/8"(3 mm)
Max on 13" board: 1/16"(1.6 mm)
Min. Length of Unbutted Stock: 10"(254 mm)
Feed Rate: 20/30 FPM (6/9.1 MPM)
CUTTERHEAD:
Number of Knives: 2
Diameter: 2"(51 mm)
Speed: 10,000 rpm
FEED ROLLERS: 1 3/8" dia.(35 mm)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
Depth:: 27 3/4"(705 mm)
Width: 17 1/2"(444.5 mm)
Height: 23 1/4"(591 mm)
WEIGHT: 97 lbs.(44 kg.)

WARRANTY
Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories.

Customer Reviews

The King of Planers
I have owned this planer for several months now and have planed both hardwoods such as cherry, ash and maple and softwoods like pine. Simply put, this machine is great. It is easy to set up and very easy to use. The quality of the finished product is outstanding. Here are some ruminations regarding the Delta 22-580K:

1. Why two speeds? The difference in time is minimal and the difference in quality of finish is even smaller. I run my boards through using the "finishing" speed of 90cpi.

2. This planer does everything one could ask it to do and probably more. However, the planed boards are not glass smooth as some reviewers have indicated. The results are remarkable, however, scraping hardwoods after planing is highly recommended prior to applying a finish. In my opinion the difference in results is dramatic.

3. The cutterhead lock works perfectly. No detectable snipe.

4. The depth stop allows perfect repeatable results.

5. Use some form of dust collection - you'll need it.

6. Out of curiousity I switched the reversible knives around. I found it as easy as suggested in the accompanying video.

Two thumbs up....way up!
After being in the market for a planer for several months, I had read dozens of reviews. I couldn't justify spending $1200.00+ on a 15" planer, but was also a bit reluctant to buy a "portable" looking planer. I finally decided on the Delta 22-580K and I am very happy with this machine. Delta has gotten everything right on this planer. Dont let the benchtop look fool you, this planer has plenty of power. The 13" capacity is ample for most applications and the ZERO Blade Set and the Cutterhead lock are great features. The finish is smooth as glass and no sanding is required (even on the dimensioning speed its very good). The cutterhead lock really does eliminate snipe. I have found the depth gauge to be quite accurate. It took only about 10 minutes to have the unit up and running. All you have to do is mount the 2 cranks. It takes longer to watch the video that comes with the unit. I havent changed blades yet, but other reviewers say it is pretty easy. I would advise anyone looking at a 15" planer to give this unit serious consideration. I would recommend it without reservation.

A good choice for an upgraded planer
I'm a hobby-level woodworker with some 30 years experience. Long ago I learned it takes less time to make the right choice in machinery than to deal with a disappointment. After reading a number of reviews on several brands I chose the Delta. It was a good choice. I've had a week so far to adjust and test the machine, and here are some initial impressions:

1. It is much quieter than my old Delta 12-inch. Much.
2. After adjusting the tables, there is zero snipe in finish cuts with the cutter head lock on just snug. The tables are flat to within a few thousands-inch, almost as good as machined iron.
3. Planing 1" rough oak jointed first on one edge and face to 3/4" yields an acceptable surface for fine sanding and dimensional accuracy across and along the board to within 0.005-inch. If for some reason the cutterhead is not parallel with the table (making the board thinner on one side than the other), you can adjust the cutterhead for parallel even though this is not mentioned in the manual. I called Delta before I bought it and got a quick answer on how to do this from their customer service folks.
4. The cutterhead zero indicator and adjustable depth stop will save considerable time and reduce waste. Don't expect to plane deeper than a standard 12-inch, but you will spend less time planing.

Minor gripes: The planer comes with a special tool for rotating the cutterhead for knife changes. You have to raise the cutterhead to 4", remove the dust hood and two top panels, slide a little latch down on the side, insert the special tool and rotate the head to a locked position. None of this is necessary for me. I just make certain the planer is unplugged, remove the dust hood, and rotate the cutterhead by hand until it clicks into locked position for blade removal. This is how it was done for years. If you do it the other way, make sure you remove the special tool before turning the machine on. The experience would be much like leaving the chuck key in your drill press. It can happen.

The cutting height indicator is a plastic measuring tape that reels in and out of a spool like a carpentor's tape. This is the only part of the machine that makes me wonder about longevity. I would prefer a pointer mounted on the cutter head with a scale on the side. If you use compressed air to clean the machine, avoid the tape.

This machine is a significant advance over earlier 12-inch benchtop planers and the overall fit and finish is excellent. It's a good choice for people like me who don't have room for a 15-inch iron beast.