Top 8 Best Makita Planers

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated Makita Planers Available Today
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2. Makita KP0810 Electric Hand Planer

  • (81 Points)
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This is why I gave this Makita planner 4 rather than 5 stars. I reset the clamping plate using the alignment jig. 30 minutes of planing is around 30 gallons of chips. It's closer to the street than the house! Was amazed at how fast and effective this little Makita planer is

The Makita FBA_2012NB Benchtop Planer B000051ZOO was definitely our preferred Makita Planers. Having said that, there were several other really high quality Makita Planers worth showcasing here that only just fell short.

Next on our list is built by Makita which is a very highly regarded tool manufacturer. Makita's Electric Hand Planers are no exception. It was great to try the KP0810. I was very happy with this tool!

This Electric Hand Planer is only $199.39. That is a fantastic deal for a quality Planer like the KP0810 by Makita. The Makita KP0810 is definitely a solid alternative. Of you are not sure about our number one choice, I'd advise to opt for this Planer.

Full Makita KP0810 Review

Makita KP0810 Features

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Country of manufacture: Japan

Manufacturer: Makita

Planes up to 3-1/4 inches wide and 5/32 inch deep in a single pass

No-load speed of 16,000 RPM

Conveniently located lock-on/off button can be operated from either side of the handle

Weighs 7.3 pounds with a rubberized handle for comfort

Includes blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule, depth guide, and blade set

The Makita XPK01Z and the KP0800K by Makita are worth considering also. Both tool brands are famous for their premium Planers. both of these two tools received fantastic user reviews as well. The Makita received a rating of 4.5/5 when contrasted against the 4.4/5 star rating received by the KP0800K by Makita.

The XPK01Z by Makita provides several truly choice features like Planes Up to 3-1/4" Wide and 5/64" Deep in a Single Pass. The Makita KP0800K however, is tough to beat with 6.5 AMP motor delivers more output power for fast material removal and even High power-to-weight ratio; weighs only 5.7 lbs..

I wouldn't hesitate to suggest both of these Makita Planers
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3. Makita XPK01Z Electric Hand Planer

  • (80 Points)

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.

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4. Makita KP0800K Electric Hand Planer

  • (59 Points)

You get what you pay for in these Makita tools. Works wonderfully and no problem getting it set up. At this point the top surfaces of the joists was very uneven. Its not so heavy that your arms will ache. I've been ruined by the Makita Planer!

Honorable Mentions

We found a few more terrific Makita Planers available. Below are a handful to pick from if the options you already looked at probably won't meet your needs. There really are a lot of great tools on the market to choose. The Planers we graded above are the best of the best. Having said that, these Planers listed below offer several unique features on top of the fact that they are all top rated Makita Planers.

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5. Makita 1002BA Electric Hand Planer

  • (19 Points)

Note that it does take a bit of finesse to get it right. We had to shave some doors down a small bit. Use the thin for the base and the thick for the tool cutout. 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. Makita 1806B Electric Hand Planer

  • (18 Points)

I got the planer and put it to work right away. I reset the clamping plate using the alignment jig. You can take as little or lot off as you desire. Its not so heavy that your arms will ache. With that disclaimer out of the way, I'm very impressed.

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7. Makita 1912B Electric Hand Planer

  • (16 Points)

I would recommend this to any one looking for a good planer. We had to shave some doors down a small bit. I have mostly Makita tools and none of them have failed. A solid planer and is more suited for larger timbers. This planer is a lot better than I expected for the money

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8. Makita KP312 Electric Hand Planer

  • (8 Points)

Cool tool, planing through wood beautifully. It's not convenient, but it did contain about 98% of the mess. Also purchased extra blades to have on hand. It's closer to the street than the house! Without this planer, I had no idea how to solve the problem.