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   jimblodgett | Apr 12, 2002 03:40am | #1

   I have a Makita, which absolutely refuses to die, even though I've abused it for about 10 years now. BUT, several tool reviews over the past couple years have rated the Ridgid the best available.

   Do a search. This subject has been discussed many, many times here the past few years.

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   calvin | Apr 12, 2002 03:57am | #2

   I've got the earlier version of the bosch you mention.  It has power, smooth cut and with the directional port, you can decide who's pouch you want to fill up.  Me, I go for the electricians.  If the PC is the portaplane I'm familiar with, the foot is not removable I don't think, so doors and edges are it's limitations.  The flat bottomed bosch does a pretty good job with guide attached.  For door edge planing, the PC is the caddy.

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   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

    

    

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   slickmiester | Apr 12, 2002 05:41am | #3

   I had my power planes stolen last year, the PC 126 and an old rockwell 100 block plane. I got a new PC 126 but  the fit and finish were not as good. I got the bosch to replace the 100, it is a good tool, but they both have there limits. I hang a lot of doors with the 126, and use the bosch to scribe cabinet rails when I am setting cabinets. Buy the bosch first so that you can size down then use a hand plane to set the bevel. Good luck

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   JDRHI | Apr 12, 2002 06:21am | #4

   Vic,

   I`m not familiar with the Bosch planer, although I own many other Bosch tools that I swear by. The PC`s guide runs the length of the tool which I very much like. Most others run little more than the front third. For doors it`s ideal.

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   Sancho | Apr 12, 2002 06:40am | #5

   I got the pc but it doesnt feel comfortable in my hand after using it for a while. It has a little horn on the handle that digs into the crook of my thumb . If I were to buy another one I would go for the makita.  Im talking about the pc9125 planer. Is that the one?

    Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"

   Edited 4/11/2002 11:46:31 PM ET by Ron Teti

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   calvin | Apr 12, 2002 02:21pm | #7

   Jay, it's one of those cases that having both is the ticket.  The short base on many of the planers are ideal for working scribes.  Interchangeable base would be nice feature if they could get it right.__________________________________________

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

    

    

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   jimblodgett | Apr 12, 2002 07:59am | #6

   Geez, I'm sorry, Vic. I read your question too quick and thought you were asking about thicknes planers. Glad these guys are more on the ball than I am. Ignore what I said. What a knucklehead.

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   BillHartmann | Apr 12, 2002 05:55pm | #8

   Jim

   Don't feel too bad. I saw the message title and almost responded the same way.