10 Best Handheld Electric Planers Reviews

The Festool 574553 HL is an extremely well made tool and is durable enough to last a very long time. It has a single knife cutter-head with a spiral design. Also the replaceable cutting knife allows for smooth and quiet cuts each time.
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Heavy-duty 6 amp motorDual side dust extraction allows for extraction on either side of the toolOvermold depth knob with 10 positive steps3 chamfering grooves allow for options for edge chamferingHeavy-duty 6 amp motorDual side dust extraction allows for extraction on either side of the toolOvermold depth knob with 10 positive steps
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The Makita KP0810 runs on a powerful 7.5 amp motor that allows for planing a 3.25' strip of dense wood without slowing down. So you always get a nice clean cut. This one also has click stops in 0.1 mm increments for very precise depth adjustments.
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Patented, 3-blade design and 10-position depth control knob for precise material removed. Adjustable front handle with soft grip for added comfort. Power indicator lets you know the power is connected, ultra-wide 7-inch planing width.
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The DeWalt DW680K never dissapoints, and is an excellent choice even for professional woodworkers. It's well engineered, has plenty of power, and accepts large resharpenable steel blades for various uses.
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This well-designed planer offers fast stock removal and the smoothest finish--exactly what we expected from Bosch. The powerful 6.5 amp motor runs the versatile two-blade Woodrazor system at 16,500 rpm with a protective shield that covers the section of blade that's not in use. The fence itself deserves applause--bevels are accurate and easy to adjust.
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The Hitachi P20ST is possibly the lightest model of planars on the market, which helps to reduce stress to hands while working. This makes it the ideal choice if you're planning long jobs. It also makes it easier to maneuver in general and a pleasure to work with.
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This one is a top seller and for good reasons... it does it's job well enough and is one of the most inexpensive currently on the market.6 Amp motor provides up to 34,000 cuts per minute16 positive stops adjust the cutting depth anywhere from 0 to 1/8 inchesMake rabbets up to 1 inch in size with the 5/16 inch rabbeting guideLightweight design weighs in at a mere 6 poundsIncludes power planer, dust bag, a kickstand, a parallel fence bracket and a 2-year warranty
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The Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer offers the versatility and power you need for performing a variety of planing functions, from smoothing rough materials to added the finishing, decorative touches to your carpentry work. With its 5.2 Amp, high torque motor and 16,500 revolutions per minute, the planer gives you the perfect amount of power, and its 5/64-inch deep-cutting capacity offers increased performance.
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Another great model by DeWalt brand is this.It has a powerful 5.5 Amp motor provides a smooth, even finish in the hardest of woods.34,000 cuts per minute achieve a fast removal rateIncludes reversible carbide blades for improved blade life and material finishErgonomically designed handle provides greater comfort and less user fatigue
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And I'm wondering whether there is any task where it would really have an advantage over other tools such as hand planes, a thickness planer, a belt sander, etc.

Handheld power planers offer all the abilities of a surface planer in the palm of your hand. Straighten up a cut of wood with help from a professional remode...

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