DeWALT DCP580N XR Brushless Cordless Planer - 18V Li-ion - Yellow 18W

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The first thing to note about this planer is the handle. It’s comfortable and uses Ryobi’s signature rubberised GripZone found on most of their tools. It makes up for the fact that this is a heavier planer than some on my list at 3.1kg. It’s not too heavy, but you can feel the difference over longer sessions.

The all new 18V XR Brushless Jigsaw featuring new XR Litium-ion technology now upgraded with a brushless motor for increased runtime and performance. More and more power tools are becoming battery-powered. Thanks to powerful 18V battery systems, even hard-working tools such as planers can be used “off-grid”. Cutting annoying cords has set professional carpenters and savvy DIYers free to plane wherever they want. Cutting speeds are generally slower and they’re heavy when high Ah batteries are installed, however. Planing Depth Powerful brushless motor produces a max 3200spm no load speed, 26mm stroke length with a max 135mm cutting capacity in wood max 25mm cutting capacity in aluminium The 620 Watt motor spins up the twin cutting blades up to 34,000 cuts per minute (CPM) at 17,000 rpm. You can adjust the planing depth down to 2mm. The adjustable front shoe has a neat “V” groove for chamfer cuts. And the rear fixed shoe features a spring-loaded catch to help avoid damaging the workpiece. The DKP180Z looks like the KP0800. It features the same comfortable anti-vibration grip and accurate depth adjustment. The build quality is what you’d expect from Makita: tough, refined, and easy to use.Surprisingly, the adjustable front shoe comes complete with three different depth V-shaped chamfer grooves. You might think this feature only exists on the best electric planers, but here it is on a relatively inexpensive tool. And at just 2.4kg, it’s a lightweight power tool to use as well. The brushed motor delivers 14,000 rpm and can cut to a maximum depth of 2mm per pass. It has a maximum rebate depth of 9mm and can cut up to 82mm wide. Thanks to a pair of quality double-edged carbide blades, it cuts smooth. It even performs well when you drop the depth down past a few tenths of a millimetre. Cordless electric planers are more versatile but they are also more expensive, not least thanks to the cost of a battery and charger.

A ny power planer should feel comfortable to hold and use. They typically weigh between 2.5 and 3kg. Part of the intelligent XR Lithium-Ion Series designed for efficiency and making applications faster

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position pendulum action controls the aggressiveness or smoothness of cuts, tool free adjustable shoe with anti-scratch cover bevels to 47 in both directions. It has a DeWalt XR brushless motor which eliminates wasted energy, maximising the runtime and life of the tool. This innovative new technology pairs a highly efficient brushless motor with a high capacity XR battery, working in tandem to provide maximum output and best-in-class runtime. The DCP580 has enough runtime for a typical day’s work from just one charge of a DeWalt 18v 5Ah XR Li-ion battery, significantly reducing costly downtime and providing end-users with market-leading efficiency.

Removing a controllable amount of material is what the best planer does. They’re all controlled in a similar way- an adjustment knob on the front of the tool can be turned to move the spinning blade in relation to the front plate or “shoe” up or down in tiny increments- usually by 0.1 or 0.2 mm per turn. Planing WidthStarting with the build quality. It’s a nicely put together bit of kit that’s heavy enough at 2.8 kg to feel solid in the hand. But it’s not so weighty that it’ll slow you down. The handle is at the best angle and rubberised for a positive, comfortable grip. The trigger and safety button work smoothly, and the depth adjuster is easy to read and turn. You can certainly go for a cordless electric planer too, although speed can be somewhat slower for these (10,000-15,000rpm).

Also, look for reversible planer blades with a sharp edge on both sides that can be flipped through 180° for longer life. Forming part of Bosch’s “blue” line of professional quality tools, the GHO 26-82 D is one of the best electric planers you can get. Planing wood is the secret to tight-fitting joinery, glass-like wood surfaces and getting your doors to fit properly after having new carpets fitted. Let’s see how they can do what they do: Mains Operated and Battery Powered Planers DeWalt DCP580P2 18v XR 82mm Cordless Brushless Planer inc 2x 5.0Ah Batteries, Charger, TSTAK VI Toolbox & DWV9390-XJ Dust Bag Forming part of Bosch’s “green” line of DIY level tools, the PHO 1500 is a formidable bit of kit. It won’t take as much of a bite out of your wallet either.Making use of a powerful brushless motor, you can get up to 15,000 rpm from the cutting blades. It really squeezes out every last drop of torque, and all without needing to change brushes. The rubberised handle is comfortable and helps to keep your hand at the optimum working angle. If you want to spend a bit extra for a planer without annoying power cables, the Makita DKP180Z is for you. Making use of the Japanese tool masters’ brilliant LXT 18V technology, you can go “off grid” when you need to. It performs as well as most corded planers too.