Top 6 Best Cordless Planers

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated Cordless Planers Available Today
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2. Makita XPK01Z Electric Hand Planer

  • (80 Points)
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You get what you pay for in these Makita tools. If you only used a crude hand plane you can use this. Yes, this quickly filled, but it was better than nothing. I wish the did include a collection bag, that's one big con. I can't imagine how long the sander would have taken.

The fact is that the DEWALT DCP580B was the Cordless Planers that we graded the highest. That doesn't mean there aren't a number of other really great alternatives when it comes to Cordless Planers. We have a breakdown of them here.

Next on our list is made by Makita which is a very credible tool brand. Makita's Electric Hand Planers are no exception. It was terrific to try the XPK01Z. I was very pleased with this tool!

The model XPK01Z Electric Hand Planer by Makita, at $169.00 is an especially exceptional Planer for the price. The Makita XPK01Z is really a solid alternative. Of you are not sure about our number one choice, I would opt for this Planer.

Full Makita XPK01Z Review

Makita XPK01Z Features

Planes Up to 3-1/4" Wide and 5/64" Deep in a Single Pass

2-blade cutter head with double edge carbide blades for added performance and smooth finish

High power-to-weight ratio; weighs only 7.4 lbs.

14,000 RPM motor engineered for fast stock removal

Click depth adjustment knob with easy-to-read scale with settings from 0" to 5/64" for precise depth adjustment

Aside from the tools we reviewed above, I would definitely take a look at the GHO12V-08N by Bosch and the PL593802 by Skil. Both these tool manufactures are thought to be some of the best makers of superior Planers. Both tools are top rated as well. Genuine customers awarded the GHO12V-08N an rating on average of 4.7/5 stars. Contrast that to the PL593802 that holds an average score of 4.7/5 stars.

The Bosch GHO12V-08N provides several very choice features like BALANCED DESIGN: The Bosch GHO12V-08N provides an easy-to-handle, balanced cordless planer design for fast, smooth stock removal with the first 12V max planer on the market.. The PL593802 by Skil although, is very competitive offering 20V WOOD PLANER KIT—Includes a PWR Core 20 4. 0Ah Lithium Battery and PWR Jump Charger. and even BRUSHLESS MOTOR—The digital brushless motor provides efficient, high-performance power, delivering up to 14, 000 RPM..

I would be eager to endorse either of these Cordless Planers
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3. Bosch GHO12V-08N Electric Hand Planer

  • (18 Points)

Power is adequate for fresh cut oak rough planks. Powerful, cuts clean and smooth, easy to handle. 30 minutes of planing is around 30 gallons of chips. I wish the did include a collection bag, that's one big con. I can't imagine how long the sander would have taken.

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4. Skil PL593802 Electric Hand Planer

  • (11 Points)

I like quality tools that last a long time. Takes a while to get the scooping stroke down. Best of all, with the bag on it leave almost no dust at all. A solid planer and is more suited for larger timbers. It works great, particularly on irregular shapes.

Honorable Mentions

There are a few more great Cordless Planers available. Here are a handful to go with if the tools you already looked at probably won't meet your needs. We uncovered a plenty of terrific tools out there to pick from. With thorough research and testing, the tools above are our favorites. That doesn't mean there aren't several more fantastic Cordless Planers.

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5. Bosch PLH181B Electric Hand Planer

  • (9 Points)

I've only used this a handful of times and have been pleased. I've already given one of my other two power planers away. I rigged up a table based on videos that I watched online. 305 inch when cutting with 1/32 inch setting. I can't get too close to the floor with it.

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6. Milwaukee 2623-20 Electric Hand Planer

  • (7 Points)

Cool tool, planing through wood beautifully. We had to shave some doors down a small bit. I had never used a planer before so this was new to me. It's closer to the street than the house! For working with soft woods, this is a decent planer.