Well-balanced design and front and rear grips provide better control
A 4-amp motor provides impressive power
Double-edged tungsten carbide mini blades make smooth cuts
Quick and easy blade changing
Editorial Review:
Redesigned 4 amp motor delivers more output power for increased performance. Centering balance with front and rear grips positioned for better control that helps eliminate gouging and uneven planing. Equipped with double-edged tungsten carbide mini-blades. The two-blade cutterhead makes 30,000 cuts per minute. Comes with a plastic tool case for convenient storage of tool and accessories.
For straight-finished edges and smooth, accurate cuts, the Makita 3-1/4-inch planer kit is a solid performer. Weighing in at just 5.5 pounds and delivering 4 amps of power, the planer provides a high power-to-weight ratio and offers a no-load speed of 15,000 rpm. Like most Makita tools, the planer is solidly built. It's also double-insulated for operator safety. The long-life, double-edged tungsten carbide miniblades perform 30,000 cuts per minute, and the tool's ball-bearing construction means longer life. A precision-machined aluminum base provides added planing accuracy. And user-friendly features such as a lock-on button (for continuous operation) and easy-to-use depth-adjustment knobs make Makita's planer a good addition to any tool chest. As part of this special package, the planer comes with a heavy-duty, weather-resistant tool bag, perfect for transporting materials to and from the job site. --Carl Thress
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Good but hard to set:
I like this tool but as previously said the jig to set the blades is off. This is critical as is any planer. My planer blades were about 0.5 mm off, above the rear plate,causing snipe at the exit of the cut even with pressure on the rear part of the handle. Rather than shimming the plate ,I chose to adjust the jig. The plastic is cast and is not true.I used a digital caliper and machinist square to mill the plastic base(use sand paper on a glass plate or even the rear plate of the planer) and stop and thru... more info
Almost the best:
I like this Makita, it's made in America. Here are my opinion about it: pro: solid, strong,double-edged tungsten carbide mini blades make smooth cuts,quick and easy blade changing con: my only complaint about this is there's no gauge on depth setting dial. A good tool to buy.
Works great after some tuning......:
I would have expected the factory set-up to be better. The blades were not parallel to the base, so I reset the blades with the jig. After resetting the blades (3 times with the same result), I found the jig set the blades 0.015" higher than the rear shoe, hence it would dig in at the end on the board. I had to compensate by shimming under the front of the rear shoe. Works great now. P.S. The bonus bag is sweet...it's even big enough for my circular saw.
