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 rated the highest. Having said that, there were a range of other very premium Cordless Planers worth showcasing here that barely missed the mark.

Makita is another major maker of Planers. They produce the tool that is next on our lineup. Makita's Electric Hand Planers are no exception. It was fantastic to test the XPK01Z. I was very satisfied using this tool!

This Electric Hand Planer is just $169.00. That is a fantastic deal for a top quality Planer like the XPK01Z by Makita. The Makita XPK01Z is really a sound option. Of you are unsure about our top selection, I'd advise to go with 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

The Bosch GHO12V-08N and the Skil PL593802 are worthy of looking into as well. Both Bosch and Skil are popular for their premium quality Planers. Both these tools are rated highly also. Genuine customers gave the GHO12V-08N an average score of 4.7/5 stars. You can liken that to the PL593802 which boasts an average score of 4.7/5 stars.

The Bosch GHO12V-08N has several features you wont get on competing Electric Hand Planers. For example 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 Skil PL593802 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 recommend both 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

If you are thinking that the Cordless Planers we rated above fail to do it for you, we rated a few alternative options that might better match your needs. We uncovered a lot of excellent options available to pick from. The Planers we rated above are the best we could find. Read on however. We listed several additional 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.