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Makita 2012NB 15 Amp 12-Inch Benchtop Planer, 120-Volt 1 Phase | 
 enlarge | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $844.60
Buy New: $499.99
You Save: $344.61 (41%)
New (3) from $499.99
Rating:  72 reviews
Sales Rank: 902
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 68.4
Dimensions (in): 21.6 x 18.2 x 16.5
MPN: 2012NB
Model: 2012NB
UPC: 088381032858
EAN: 0088381032858
ASIN: B000051ZOO
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 12-inch portable planer kit; automated head clamp reduces snipe; 83 dB | | • | 15 amp, 8,500 rpm motor; 13-inch by 30-3/8-inch table; double-sided knives; dust collection | | • | Steel construction and polyurethane rollers | | • | Includes planer, detachable tool box, 2 magnetic holders, socket wrench, hex wrench, key | | • | 19-1/64 by 30-3/8 by 15-25/32 inches; 67 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposible double edge blades. Quietest (83dB) planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Cutting Width (in.): 12, Rated RPM: 8,500, Noise Level (dB): 83
Amazon.com
Arguably the best portable model on the market. To best minimize snipe, Makita came up with an innovative four-column design and fortified it with diagonal cross supports to stabilize the cutterhead while the patented Interna-Lok cutterhead depth adjustment secures the head while cutting. We particularly like how easy it is to adjust the depth scale and gauge. The depth stop makes sure you never overplane multiple pieces. The infeed and outfeed tables are supersized - another little perk we liked. Often, changing planer knives is an ordeal, but Makita's quick-change system and externally accessible brushes minimize your maintenance time and get you back to what you really love doing. The unit is relatively lightweight as these machines go, and at 83 decibels, is among the quietest of its kind. Still, please use ear protection when you're using this little beauty. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews: Read 67 more reviews...
 Very Satisfied, highly recommend June 1, 2008
Steven Millen (Stanley, WI)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've only had this planer for a short time, but I've been very satisfied so far. There is virtually no setup, it comes ready to use out of the box. There aren't a lot of fancy features, just what you need. Everything is simple and designed to work without problems. The depth stop works great for repeating the same final thickness. I seldom notice any snipe on long 10 and 12 foot boards even at 10 or 11 inchs wide, and never any snipe on smaller boards. The motor and head are very quiet compared to all other planers I've used. I still use ear-protection when actually feeding a board through as there is always a lot of noise during cutting with any planer. I bought the dust collection attachment. It is an odd size and didn't fit any of the 1 1/4, 2 1/2 or 4 inch dust collection hoses I had. I wrapped duct tape around the outside of the dust collection attachment building up the thickness about 1/2 inch all the way around and then was able to slide a 4 inch elbow over the duct tape for a tight, snug fit. This hides the duct tape and creates a good air seal without any fancy fabrication. Dust / Chip collection is fantastic and I would recommend buying the attachment immediatly with the planer. You'll spend more time cleaing up than planing if you don't. I mounted the planer to a miter saw stand with wing extensions. I turned it and mounted it sideways so the wing extensions work as extended infeed / outfeed supports. I've been very happy with this setup, and the unit doesn't slide or otherwise move when feeding in material. If you're looking for a great planer without going into the very high priced units, I think this is as good as it gets. You won't be disappointed.
Perfect Benchtop Planer May 10, 2008
Embedded Engineer (Cary, NC USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Perfect benchtop planer. Quieter than most. Handy cutting depth indicator lets you use a feeler gage to very accurately adjust the depth of a cut. Knives last a long time.
Just Satisfied May 4, 2008
Y. Cho (Columbus, OH)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've used this planer about 3 months and planed over hundreds boards feet of lumbers. So far I've completely satisfied with the performance of planer and the service of Amazon.
After I received the planer, it got stucked while planing. I have to stop the motor and release the wood piece. For some reason, planer did not work again though motor was running.
Emailed to Amazon for the problem, they replaced it in 3 days and let
UPS guy pick it up from my home. I was really surprised and satisfied
for Amazon's super fast service.
This planer makes rough surface real smooth all the time.
It sometimes leaves fine streaks but it can easily be removed by light sanding. Turning rough-sawn lumber to S4S is real easy.
It has very good height adjustment and switch is conveniently located.
Reviews for DeWalt planer say that its blades get dull real fast,
but I don't see any sign of blade problem even after planed hundreds
BF of hardwood.
As you know, it only makes the surface smooth. To make the lumber straight, need jointer, which is in my next purchase plan.
After weighing many options between planer and jointer, planer won the battle. It believes to be a good choice.
One drawback.
The machine has the hooks for the dust collection hood, so it's just a snap to install hood. Since it's not included, have to buy the hood separately for extra $23.
The collection hood works really well. After installing it, almost no dust flying around the workshop. I think this is a must have but not included in the machine.
However, there is nothing to be desired from the machin itself.
No doubt, saving big bucks by running this planer.
 Great performance over the last 3+ years March 30, 2008
Bill (Austin, TX)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well I've run several hundred board feet through this machine and it has functioned well over the last 3 years (as of 12/04). The machine creates a surface that only requires minimal prep before staining. Snipe is acceptable but present. The outfeed snipe can be eliminated by lifting slightly on the board as it exits the machine.
This machine would have gotten 5 stars except for the following VERY minor gripes:
- The rollers have slipped on me on several occasions during planing requiring the user to push the wood to get the rollers to catch again. This has had no negative impact to the surface of the wood.
- The Zero finder could be better (The Delta machine zero works great)
- The external depth gauge is quite rudimentary and not accurate (Even after spending much time setting it up), much like the fence on a less-expensive table saw
 Not Good March 28, 2008
J. C. rooney (Central Idaho)
4 out of 12 found this review helpful
When i read all the reviews i thought this was the one i have had many portable planers and this one didn't work right out of the box the feed rollers are not adjusted properly and since i live in nowhere land i would have to pay the shipping to get it to the nearest factory that could fix it maybe i got a lemon.
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