Includes planer, detachable tool box, 2 magnetic holders, socket wrench, hex wrench, key
Editorial Review:
Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposible double edge blades. Quietest (83dB) planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Cutting Width (in.): 12, Rated RPM: 8,500, Noise Level (dB): 83
Arguably the best portable model on the market. To best minimize snipe, Makita came up with an innovative four-column design and fortified it with diagonal cross supports to stabilize the cutterhead while the patented Interna-Lok cutterhead depth adjustment secures the head while cutting. We particularly like how easy it is to adjust the depth scale and gauge. The depth stop makes sure you never overplane multiple pieces. The infeed and outfeed tables are supersized - another little perk we liked. Often, changing planer knives is an ordeal, but Makita's quick-change system and externally accessible brushes minimize your maintenance time and get you back to what you really love doing. The unit is relatively lightweight as these machines go, and at 83 decibels, is among the quietest of its kind. Still, please use ear protection when you're using this little beauty. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Very Satisfied, highly recommend I've only had this planer for a short time, but I've been very satisfied so far. There is virtually no setup, it comes ready to use out of the box. There aren't a lot of fancy features, just what you need. Everything is simple and designed to work without problems. The depth stop works great for repeating the same final thickness. I seldom notice any snipe on long 10 and 12 foot boards even at 10 or 11 inchs wide, and never any snipe on smaller boards. The motor and head are very quiet compared to all other... more info
Perfect Benchtop Planer
Perfect benchtop planer. Quieter than most. Handy cutting depth indicator lets you use a feeler gage to very accurately adjust the depth of a cut. Knives last a long time.
Just Satisfied
I've used this planer about 3 months and planed over hundreds boards feet of lumbers. So far I've completely satisfied with the performance of planer and the service of Amazon. After I received the planer, it got stucked while planing. I have to stop the motor and release the wood piece. For some reason, planer did not work again though motor was running.
Emailed to Amazon for the problem, they replaced it in 3 days and let
UPS guy pick it up from my home. I was really surprised and... more info
Great performance over the last 3+ years Well I've run several hundred board feet through this machine and it has functioned well over the last 3 years (as of 12/04). The machine creates a surface that only requires minimal prep before staining. Snipe is acceptable but present. The outfeed snipe can be eliminated by lifting slightly on the board as it exits the machine. This machine would have gotten 5 stars except for the following VERY minor gripes:
- The rollers have slipped on me on several occasions during planing requiring the... more info
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