The refurbished planer comes with no accessories, the amazon product description is not honored by CPO Bosch. When I complained about the missing chip bag CPO told me to call Bosch Parts which wanted to charge me $39 plus shipping! You get a brand new planer in retail package with full accessories for only a little more than the refurb price. If the price is too good to be true it probably is.
cheap, but not worth it:
I have used bosch tools for a long time, and this one just is not up to the task. There is only 1 set of blades, the chips plug, and it is underpowered. For simple use, it might be OK, but if you need a planer, do not waste your money on this cheap version.
Some missing parts, but Amazon working on problem:
Did not receive second blade or vacuum attachment as described in the product description, but Amazon is working on getting them, I'm giving 3 stars just on the cosmetics, used but not much. I will upgrade as soon as I get the remaining accessories .. AMAZON AND BOSCH CAME THRU .. GOT ALL ACCESSORIES .. TOTALLY PLEASED .. 5 STARS
Great deal on a planer:
I have used this planer primarily on doors in my house. In particular, I've found it long enough to get the start and end of the edge planed without "clipping" the edge. I'm not an expert door-hanger -- but it has easily paid for itself in saved labor costs.
A few words of advice on (interior doors). Plane when your house is MOST humid (usually in the summer) as the doors expand and you want them to close easily when they are most expanded. Be sure to plane an extra 1/64" or so to allow yourself a gap... more info
