In Search of Electric Hand Held Planer
Hello all,
My brother is in the home construction business and he loves to work on his own projects in his sanctuary garage, and he asked me for an electric or cordless hand held planer for his birthday. Does anyone have suggestions for what brand I should get, something in the $100-200 range?
Thanks!
-Krysta
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I have a Bosch that I bought 3-4 years ago, and it does well. Other folks have also spoken well of it. Mine was made in Switzerland, don't know if it's still from there.
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
This one, I think. This is from Amazon, but I bought mine at Lowes. Personally I would not buy a cordless planer.
Other products by Bosch
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"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
Thank you FastEddie, this gives me a good place to start!-K
I sold my corded Bosch planer cause the 18 volt version works just like it. Believe it or not - the dang thing only has one blade!Haven't missed the cord getting in the way yet.Never say never - best part of the Bosch 18 volt kit is that planer. Keep finding uses for this little guy.JT
I prefer the Hiatachi models. Similiar to the Bosch. but has a lower profile. Not as likely to tip when doing a door edge or whatever.
The P20SBK3 is on amazon for $114.42 new and also comes with a steel case.
I agree, can't see this as a cordless, Not as common of a tool as a screwdriver or circular saw.
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I love my Makita - had it for 11+ years, the blades are quick to change, not cordless, though.
Forrest
I have a Dewalt, which is ok. But the one I have used which I like the best is a Makita.
Here's the Amazon link:
http://tinyurl.com/f9bon
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Makita. Can't kill 'em. 16 years and going strong with constant use.
I'm on my second makita in 20 years. Te 1st still works but the second does all the finish stuff. The old one is for the stuff with the nails and the cord isn't even close to OSHA approved
Makita 3 1/4 ebay, carbide blades, excellent.
I have the Bosch.Its the model one up from the one fasteddie is showing you. I've had no problem with it. I think I paid about $150 for it, and would buy it again in a heartbeat.
ksd8531
Let me add my Mikita to the growing list of Mikita owners..
I bought Mikita after talking to thousands of contractors (I sell equipment to home builders) and hearing from those who had long experiance with Mikita and were happy.
Just about everybody reccommend whatever brand they had, however I heard the majority of them include Mikita asa brand they'd like to own other than their own..
It's a little quieter and the blades change easier than other brands, other than durability quitness and ease of blade change they were all pretty much the same.. the sole exception is that Dewalt makes a planer that has one side open which gives a little added ease of getting right up next to something..
Dewalt on the other hand seemed to be the shortest lived..
i'll put my vote in for the bosch. good tool
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--> measure once / scribble several lines / spend some time figuring out wich scribble / cut the wrong line / get mad
First one was a Bosch, clogged incessantly. New one is a DeWalt...all good things are present with it , nice tool.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Damm, I miss that stuff
Makita here too.
Seems nice.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Damm, I miss that stuff
hey you know 'MAKITA' is the 'BEST' screw the rest(no I'm not a salesman)
Another vote for the Makita N1900B.
Mak
Makita has the best "feel" in the hand....centered and balanced...Definitely.
Another vote for the Makita, I've had mine for 10 years and its still going strong.
Doug