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Makita KP312 15 Amp 12-1/4-Inch Hand Held Planer

Makita KP312 15 Amp 12-1/4-Inch Hand Held PlanerBrand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $2,941.80
Buy New: $1,606.49
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 2670

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 57
Dimensions (in): 25 x 20.1 x 11.9

MPN: KP312
Model: KP312
UPC: 088381050883
EAN: 0088381050883
ASIN: B000140B54

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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Powerful 15 amp motor with 12,000 RPM for the most demanding jobs.
  • Front roller for easy moving of planer over rough materials.
  • Large ejection chute provides high rate of chip discharge and helps prevent clogging from wet or dry wood chips.
  • Large, conveniently located depth setting knob for easy adjustment.
  • Equipped with built-in edge guides as well as a special "foot" located at the rear of base to protect planer blades.

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Product Description
This large portable planer is designed specifically for timber framers and log home builders. Powerful 15 Amp motor delivers 12,000 RPM (24,000 cuts per minute), producing an even cut every time. Nonslip V-drive belt efficiently transfers power to the blades for consistent results. Cutting Width (in.): 12 1/4, Cutting Depth (in.): 1/8, Cuts Per Minute (CPM): 24,000, Rated RPM: 12,000, Amps: 15, Tool Length (in.): 21 3/4

Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita 12-1/4-Inch Planer, model KP312, is precision engineered for an even cut, every time. It is ideal for professional timber framers, carpenters, log home manufacturers, boat fabricators, and more.

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KP312 Features
POWER - Poly "V" belt efficiently transfers power from the motor to the blades for an even cut

EFFICIENCY - Wood chips are discharged more efficiently through large ejection chute

CONVENIENCE - Easily move the planer over rough material using the front roller

DURABILITY - Spring-loaded stand elevates the base to protect the blades and workpiece

INCLUDES - Wrench, triangular rule and blade set

Tool Specifications
Tool Spec
Planing width12-1/4"
Planing depth1/8"
No load speed12,000 RPM
AMPS (115V)15
Cord length33'
Overall length21-3/4"
Net weight 40.6 lbs.
15 AMP Power
The KP312 features a 15 AMP motor that delivers 12,000 RPM for the most demanding jobs. The KP312 can plane up to 12-1/4 inches wide and 1/8-inch deep in a single pass. The non-slip long life poly "V" belt is designed to efficiently transfer power to the double-edged high-speed steel blades for consistent results. The front roller is engineered for easy moving of the planer over rough materials, and the large ejection chute provides a high rate of discharge and helps prevent clogging from wet or dry wood chips. The spring-loaded stand elevates the base to protect the blades and workpiece, and the ball bearing construction is engineered for longer tool life.

Ease-of-Use Features
The KP312 has several ease-of-use features, including a large, conveniently located depth setting knob for easy adjustment, and a guide rule for accurate and maximum use of planning width. The 33-foot cord is located at the top of the handle to help prevent obstruction during long and repeated passes. The rubberized front handle is designed for comfort, control, and reduced operator fatigue.

Engineered for Framing and Woodworking
The KP312 is engineered for professional timber framers, carpenters, log home manufacturers, boat fabricators and general contractors seeking a best-in-class 12-1/4-Inch Planer. The KP312 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Power Tools
Makita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in home shops.

Makita LogoAbout Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita KP312 12-1/4-Inch Planer, wrench, triangular rule and blade set.





Customer Reviews:
4 out of 5 stars Another Amazon Failure   February 7, 2007
Randall R. Anderson (Napa, Ca USA)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful

I've recently talked to a seller on Ebay who had high praises for this planer. The only knock I've heard is the blades can't be sharpened. That's why I'm giving it four stars. I ordered mine four months ago and have been notified by Amazon that it will be another month before delivery. In fairness to Amazon they have answered my emails on the delay. They say the order is being processed and have apologized and offered me a $20 credit for my trouble. They still advertise a 4 to 6 week delivery in their listing for the tool. Hummmmm, anyway, I plan on using the planer to clean up dimensioned timbers for a house I'm building. The Ebay seller I contacted thinks that's a good application. When I get the planer I'll write a more indepth review.
And it continues----Just got notified by Amazon of another delay. we're approaching 6 months now. I talked to a customer rep and she suggeted I buy from someone else that I'll probably never get the planer as Amazon doesn't sell it any more. She also said she has no way of making up price differences if I go to another seller (e.g. Tyler Tool). Still they adverise it available within 4 to 6 weeks so I'm going to wait. When I asked who I could talk to about the delay, She suggestet I write the CEO, Mr. Bezso. Now that was a useful suggestion. I'm sure I'd be Mr. Bezso top priority.


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