--- product_id: 2569120 title: "WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation" brand: "wixey" price: "696.53 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2569120-wr510-electronic-digital-readout-kit-for-portable-planers-multi-digital store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # ±0.005" precision Inches & mm display Battery powered, 3V WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation **Brand:** wixey **Price:** 696.53 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📏 Elevate your planer game—measure like a pro, finish like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation by wixey - **How much does it cost?** 696.53 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2569120-wr510-electronic-digital-readout-kit-for-portable-planers-multi-digital) ## Best For - wixey enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wixey brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Crystal Clear Readout:** Large, angled digital display ensures quick, easy viewing even in busy workshop environments. - • **Dual Measurement Modes:** Switch seamlessly between inches (with fractions) and millimeters to suit any project. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Effortless installation and calibration get you up and running in minutes—no tech headaches. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed to fit most portable planers, making it the must-have upgrade for pros and DIYers alike. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Achieve ultra-accurate planer measurements with ±0.005" tolerance for flawless finishes. ## Overview The WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit by Wixey is a versatile, battery-powered accessory designed to deliver precise measurements (±0.005") for portable planers. Featuring a large, angled digital display with dual measurement modes (inches with fractions and millimeters), it offers easy installation and broad compatibility, making it an essential tool for professionals and serious hobbyists seeking accuracy and efficiency. ## Description ***[This advertisement/Some of the images used on this webpage] contain one or more synthetic performers generated using artificial intelligence. ## Features - Fits most portable planers - Easy to install, calibrate, and use - Displays Inches with fractions or millimeters - Large easy to read display angled for easy viewing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B001PTGBSK | | Best Sellers Rank | #44,011 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #47 in Digital Calipers | | Color | Multi | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,130) 4.5 out of 5 stars | | Date First Available | June 22, 2008 | | Included Components | 1 unit | | Item Model Number | WR510 | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 15.2 ounces | | Manufacturer | Wixey | | Material | Plastic | | Measurement Accuracy | 0.005" | | Measurement System | English | | Part Number | WR510 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 14.95 x 2.5 inches | | Style | Simple | | Voltage | 3 volts | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Full Replacment | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Wixey - **Material:** Plastic - **Product Dimensions:** 14.95"L x 4.3"W x 2.5"H - **Item Weight:** 15.2 ounces - **Style:** Simple ## Images ![WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616guBXiWyL.jpg) ![WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yHtPaNiHL.jpg) ![WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-T3MHmxsL.jpg) ![WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KpoqkAR0L.jpg) ![WR510 Electronic Digital Readout Kit for Portable Planers, Multi | Digital Readout – Precise Planer Measurements – Electronic Readout Kit – Portable Planer Compatible – Easy Installation - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61584b09CKL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Has anyone installed this on the Steel City 40100 planer? If so, how did it work out for you?** A: No not yet. I have the digital measurement but it does not look like a straight forward add- I have a DeWalt planer for which I will try to install in the next month or so **Q: I want a feb. '18 reply from the seller: if i order this now will it use aaa batteries? is this the one called type 2 on the wixey site?** A: This unit uses 2 AAA batteries. Realitively easy to change. **Q: What type of battery is used by the unit that you, not woodcraft, are selling?** A: If you go to Wixey's site, you will find that they have actually made/sold TWO versions of the WR510. One version (Type 1?) uses the coin-shaped CR2032 battery(s). The other version (Type 2?) uses "triple A" (AAA) batteries - I think 2. Soooo... Depending upon when and from whom you bought/buy your WR510 - the unit will require either CR2032 OR AAA batteries. It will be up to you to ask the question (of Rockler, Woodcraft, etc.), before your purchase, if it makes a difference to you. My preference if for the AAA-powered version. Reason: You can buy replacement AAA batteries ANYWHERE - even in the Himalayas! Not so with the CR2032. Some may say the one battery style will last longer than the other. But that is not significant to me - I'm going for readily available replacements.(Not to mention that I think the AAA are probably less expensive and I have numerous laying around the house.) **Q: Can this be installed on a large planer? I have a 24" wide planer that goes up to 6" thickness.** A: Most likely. It just needs a place to mount to the side of the blade path where the body can screw to the moving part of the planer and the ruler can touch someplace in plane with the bed. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing is awesome! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 19, 2022* I'm a bit of a gadget/mod nut, so I was attracted to the idea of a DRO on my new DW735 planer. Also, like many I know, I don't use the planer every day, so I have it on the bottom of a rolling cart with another tool on top (in general, I see a lot of people with this planer set up considerably below eye level).With the planer low to the ground, it is sometimes difficult to get the first setup correct as the built in depth gauge isn't very accurate and is difficult to read unless you view it head-on.This changes everything. The display faces up and I can very easily get a very accurate setup without having to crouch way down to the ground. Frankly, I'd be happy if this got me in the ballpark but the thing seems really pretty accurate. Checking against a caliper I'm within .005" (usually even better) to the DRO reading on typical thickness boards (i.e. 3/4", 1", etc). I haven't planed any super thick stock but see no reason why this wouldn't be accurate across the entire range of the planer.Only a couple of downsides. The manual sucks. Keep it handy for reference, but when you are ready to install, search YouTube for this DRO and watch a couple of the several videos there on setup. None are great cinema, but there is some really useful info there. Once you see it, it all makes sense.The only other criticism I'd have is the way the controls work. Honestly, once you set it up you really don't have to touch anything unless you want to change units but a couple of times I've hit the wrong button as they aren't clearly marked as to whether the text refers to the button above or below the text at first glance (I just realized looking at the picture on the Amazon listing that my text is printed differently than in the picture - mine has the text below the button, no "hold to cal" lettering and no "brackets" indicating which button the text belongs to). A couple of times I've held the On/Off button to turn it off (just muscle memory from other devices) and it goes into calibrate mode (I'm glad they seem to have added "hold to cal").Regardless the DRO works great and is a great timesaver and just makes it easier to get the result you are after. If they have updated the display buttons like in the listing picture since I bought mine (December, 2021) even better. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to install on DW735 -- here's my install notes *by on Reviewed in the United States December 19, 2012* I love it! This is far more useful and easier to zero out than I expected. I thought it just told me the height setting absolute or with incremental changes. Little did I know that I could also take a piece of wood freshly planed, lift up the gauge and get an absolute measurement of the board's thickness too. Which then answered my question about how to zero it out. Just hit the button with that board in place and it is zeroed.The instructions are horrible and there's different pieces in there to accommodate different types of planers. I was a bit anxious at first, but In the end it was easy and I only had to drill 2 small holes, and reused 2 which were already there.Here is what worked for me.Secure the Main Back Bracket over the old ruler:1. I took the spring off the gauge, pulled the ruler and the gauge off the back mounting plate. It makes it easier to install since you can clearly see the holes and stuff.2. Take the red thickness gauge marker off the DW735 and keep the 2 screws.3. I clamped a straight edge across the infeed table. This lets you have hands free for the next 2 steps!4. I took the mounting bracket/back plate, held it up over the old ruler on the right and lifted it till the foot was touching the bottom of my straight edge. This was you know the bottom of the Wixey will register with the surface of your infeed table.5. After you are comfortable, take the backing off the 2 adhesives, reline it up with the gauge and centered on the old ruler and press it in place.6. Since the adhesive won't hold forever, secure it using 2 screws. The bracket has screw holes in it so you just need to drill through the metal the Dewalt ruler is on. They include the drill bit for you, but I found it easier to first punch through with a smaller bit of my own, and then use theirs to finish the hole. Then, find 2 of the 4mm screws with the hex head and screw them in to hold the bracket in place.Hard part is done...Now, Mount the lifting bracket and the Wixey gauge in the old screw holes:7. Figure out the bracket you need... This would be easier with a picture, but look at their drawing of the DW735. It's a L shaped bracket of sorts which can fit over the screw holes the original red height marker was in. There are two included, but the smaller one is a custome one for Delta. This initially confused me since I didn't realize there were excess pieces in the bags...8. Lightly screw it in. You will want to use the double washer to span the thing and use the original 2 screws. The metal part that sticks out will be to the left (away from the gauge).9. Attached the long thin bracket piece to the left side of the actual gauge with the single screw. Hold it up to where it will go and you will see which side the tab has to go on...10. Put the gauge and the ruler part which were disassembled in step 1 back on, but leave the spring off. I found it makes adjusting easier.11. Now use a nut and bolt to secure the L bracket in step 8 to the thin mounting bracket in step 9.Check fit, tighten and add spring back in:12. Set the planer to the 1/8 tickness, slide the gauge to be in line with 1/8 on the ruler (ignore the digital display for now, that gets taken care of later).13. Make sure everything slides easily. I had to adjust the L bracket in step 8 in a little, bend another over a little, etc. Again, I found this easier to do without the spring in the mechanism at first since I could lift the gauge and it would stay out of my way, but that was just me.14. Reattach the spring from step one (pull the ruler piece out, put the spring on the back bracket, slide the rule thing back in and through the gauge till it contacts the foot, then attached the spring at the top).15. Make sure you can pull the ruler piece up, let go and it snaps back down without binding. If it does, loosen and play with alignment of the brackets. Easier to do than describe really, you'll see!Finally, calibrate the digital part for the first time (this is what I did not understand at first):16. Plane a piece of wood till it cuts the full width.... then don't change the height17. Lift the Wixey gauge up (the rule part), put the wood on the foot, drop the ruler. Now, it is measuring the thickness of the freshly planed wood.18. Hold the calibrate button for 3 seconds and it zeros out.19. Pull the wood out, the ruler drops and now it reads the actual height the planer is running at20. You're done!Once I did it, this last part about calibrating off a fresh cut piece of wood made total sense! During installation I thought I'd have to somehow calibrate to the actual height and then never touch it, but truth is, calibration is super easy in case I ever accidentally reset it.... now it is neat to understand I can walk up to the planer and use it to measure a piece of wood too, so I don't need a separate gauge laying around! I didn't realize it did this when I bought it, but it makes sense how it is needed to then calibrate so easily.Ok, long winded and it would be so much easier to show via video. I wish I had done one. I am typing this from memory. I just did it an hour ago. Took me less than 30 minutes.Hopefully these notes help someone since Wixey's docs are so horrible! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Directions are bad, Unit is pretty accurate and useful. Could improve on securing the unit with double sided tape. *by on Reviewed in the United States March 2, 2017* Instructions I must offer for installing on my Dewalt DW734 were not very good. They could improve the pictures and descriptions. After the first few steps I really just looked at the unit and the hardware and pieced it together on my own. I do like the unit. I have tested it with a few pieces of Rock Maple and African Sapele. It seems to me accurate down to around to 1/100th of an inch or just under. I might be able to calibrate it a little more to get it even close to dead on. I cross referenced the thickness's with a pair of digital calibers. I was taking about a 1/100th off at a time and it was pretty damn close. I do kind of wish it was designed so it could be secured with a screw some where on the unit. I am not a huge fan of double sided tape. I dont care how strong the tape is with changing temperatures and humidity levels the tape will eventually fail. Including maybe a bracket that is specific to each brand or model of planer could help solve this issue. The manual says you can drive some self threading screws into the case of your planer but my planer is brand new and I dont want that to void my warranty. I think I will find this to be very useful and much easier to read then the readout that the planer came with. I think it will be amazing for when I am going to make end grain butcher block counters because I will have to glue up the counters in sections with not having a planer that can handle over 20 inches. If i can get this down to each section being within a 1/100th of an inch of each other that would be amazing. The sanding of the final glue joint will be very quick and easy to level it out. Pretty excited to play around with it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Wixey WR510 Thickness Planer Digital Readout DRO for Portable Planer - Planer Accessories Kit for Dewalt, Delta, Ridgid, Ryobi, Makita, Craftsman, JET, Grizzly, Hitachi, and More! - Byrd Tool OEM Shelix cutterhead for Dewalt planer DW735 - DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-inch, 15 Amp, 20,000 RPM Motor (DW735X) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2569120-wr510-electronic-digital-readout-kit-for-portable-planers-multi-digital](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2569120-wr510-electronic-digital-readout-kit-for-portable-planers-multi-digital) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*