Shop Fox W1877 Planer Repair | Fixing Broken Gearbox Teeth & Feed Roller Issues

In this video, we troubleshoot and repair our Shop Fox W1877 13" Planer after the feed rollers and outfeed stopped working on its very first use. After digging into the problem, we discovered broken gearbox teeth were the cause. Join us as we take apart the planer, inspect the damage, and share tips for diagnosing and fixing common wood planer problems.

If you’re considering buying the Shop Fox W1877 or any benchtop planer, this repair walkthrough will give you insight into its design, potential weak points, and what to look out for.

👉 Whether you’re into woodworking, tool maintenance, or shop setup, this video will help you save time and money by showing real-world troubleshooting of a brand-new tool gone wrong.


If you’ve had issues with your Shop Fox planer, let us know in the comments — your experience might help others in the woodworking community!

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