The only full size cordless planer on the market - full 3-1/4" width, depth adjustable to 1/16"
Exclusive Bosch Woodrazor micrograin blades last Up to 30% longer than standard carbide blades
Electronically balanced single-blade design reduces drag for a longer run time
Chip ejection to either the left or right side as needed
Editorial Review:
The Only Full Size Cordless Planer on the Market * Never worry again about running out of cord in the middle of a planing job! * ProVantage 3-year Protection Plan - Features: Full 3-1/4 Width, Depth Adjustable to 1/16 * Electronically-Counterbalanced Single-Blade Design System automatically positions blade at ideal cutting angle Reduces drag, allowing 56% more run time. Provides fast operation & smooth finish. Eliminates unevenness caused by mis-aligned blades. * Equipped w/ Bosch Woodrazor Micrograin Blade Last up to 30% longer than standard carbide blades & resists fractures from nail & staple strikes. * Ratcheting Depth Knob Allows fool-proof setting of depth increments from 0 - 1/16 in one revolution, so there is no need to re-zero the depth. * Chip Ejection Switch Directs shavings left or right * Edge Guide Fence Ensures consistent planing through entire workpiece. Has a protective shield that covers the section of blade not in use. * Ambidextrous Lock-off Switch Helps avoid accidental starts - Includes: (1) #Chip Bag - 2605411035 * (2) Woodrazor Blades - PA1202 * (1) #Edge Guide Fence #PA1203 * (1) #2.4A-h Battery - BAT026 * (1) #1-Hour Charger - BC004 * (1) #Carrying Bag - 2610914300 - Specifications: Model Number: 53518, No Load RPM: 13,000, Weight (Lbs.): 6.7, Planing Depth: 0 - 1/16, Planing Width: 0 to 3-1/4, Shoe Length: 10, Voltage: 18v., Battery-Amp. Hour: 2.4Ah, Rabbeting Depth: 5/16, Battery/Charger: Included.
If Bosch has their way, a day will soon come when a full-featured powerful cordless option will be available for any tool a worker needs. This planer is one such example. It's a full-sized and feature-packed cordless version of Bosch's popular corded planer. It offers a 3-1/4-inch planing width and is depth adjustable to 1/16 of an inch. The 18-volt motor spins the blades at 13,000 rpm. The planer uses a ratcheting depth knob for quick and simple adjustments, and in a system unique to Bosch planers, chip ejection can go to the left or the right as needed. It has an electronically balanced single-blade design to reduce drag for a longer run time and smooth finish. While this planer does offer plenty of power, cut capacity, and a full feature set, the battery makes it a bit heavier than its corded cousin (which can actually add to the tool's stability in use) and the handle position is more forward and on top of the tool to accommodate the battery at the back. This model comes with one battery, a one-hour charger, a chip and dust collection bag, and a carrying bag. --Brian Trinen
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
after 5 years of professional use...still excellent:
this and the jigsaw (both battery and not) are the best of the line in practicality. I use them both constantly. The blades seem to last for ever and easily switched. And batteries are now on sale cheap here at Amazon (about 40 bucks which is unheard of for 18 volt nicad boschs) only criticisms are wishes: more rabbiting clearence on one side or the other...but does get down about 3/16's or so. And better chip clearance. Deeper cuts always clog up on both cabled and cordless models. As on the belt... more info
Totally Excellent!!!!!!:
A great addition to your Bosch tool line up. Works great and has plenty of power and controls to do a nice job.
The best.:
I use this planer professionally every day. It has changed everything I install for the better. I have tried other brands, and some were O.K. , but the factor that really makes this one the King is the left or right quick change discharge. This makes a huge difference to me in ease of use in the many situations I face, and no other brand offers it. All features and functions are a delight, even the blade change.
de-plane de-plane!:
any time you have a quick plane job, this is the tool. Several times a week I have a door that just needs a little of the top or side. you can put the bag on the planer bring it into the house plane the top or side and you are done with the job. obvisously some door have to come off the hindges, and this will still save time over cords. however, if you have a need for a lot of planeing either have several batteries on hand or use your electrical one. I bought this planer in a kit which is the best way to... more info
