Weighing in at just 2.4kg, it’s not too heavy for any user. Corded power tools need to be lightweight, and this one is just that. The maximum cutting depth of 1mm is poor compared to the Makita KP0800. It’s not the ideal tool for removing large amounts of material. A ny power planer should feel comfortable to hold and use. They typically weigh between 2.5 and 3kg.

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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. The adjustable fence is sturdy and will help you cut rebates accurately. You can cut them down to an impressive 12mm as well, which is impressive. At 2.4kg it’s one of the lighter electric planers on my list. That makes it easy to use, even with one of Einhell’s high Ah batteries plugged in.

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It weighs just 2.5kg without the battery. Compared to the heavyweight cordless Makita DKP180Z it’s noticeably light and portable. Even with a high Ah battery installed. The double edged carbide blades let you work for longer without needing to re-sharpen. When one side gets blunt or chipped, just switch it around.

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Several users have complained about the quality of the sole. It’s easily scratched and can mark the surface you’re working on. You can only cut a rebate depth of 8mm. That’s 1mm less compared with the Makita DKP180Z or DeWalt DCP580N. Noise level - The A-rated noise level of the power tool is typically as follows: Sound pressure level 79 dB(A); Sound power level 90 dB(A). Uncertainty K= 3 dB. Just like the other cordless planers on my list, this tool doesn’t come with batteries or a charger.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. Like most cordless planers, this is a power hungry bit of kit. High Ah batteries are a necessary evil. They’re heavy but mean you’re not swapping over quite so often. Lighter, faster, extremely powerful – our 18V tools combine ultimate performance with maximum freedom. There’s a tool for every trade and you can mix and match all tools and batteries within the same voltage class as you like. One battery fits all since 2008. BITURBO Brushless stands for our high-performance cordless series that delivers corded power – with just one 18V battery. BITURBO tools are engineered for you to take on the toughest materials and jobs, but faster, lighter, easier. With just one high-performance ProCORE18V battery, BITURBO tools unleash up to 2,000W of equivalent corded power. An incredible no-load speed of 19,500 rpm. Compared to the Bosch Professional GHO 26-82D it’s 1,500 rpm faster. It does it all with a smaller motor than the Makita KP0800 as well.

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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 Width The electric brake is a brilliant safety feature. It does away with dangerous run-on that can cause accidents and gouge the workpiece.

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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. 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. This must be one of the best affordable cordless electric planers available right now. Compared with the DeWalt DCP580N it’s affordable for even casual DIYers. Several users have complained that the dust port gets clogged too easily. It needs regular cleaning out, which wastes time and effort. Bosch GHO18VLIN-0 18v Planer Bare Unit Bosch GHO18VLIN Professional 18v Cordless Planer Bare Unit Supplied without Battery or Charger.