Our goal is smooth wood! TOP-5 electric planers

The Black&Decker KW712KA electric grinder is a relatively inexpensive performant tool for household use. The planing depth can be adjusted from 0.2 to 2 mm (each step is 0.2 mm). The adjustment itself is very smooth and emits a characteristic click when switching. The plane is capable of sampling a groove for connecting wooden parts up to a maximum of 8 mm deep. The model has a convenient D-shaped handle, but, unfortunately, it is not rubberized, but simply covered with plastic.

The Black&Decker KW712KA is equipped with knives sharpened on both sides. When one side is blunted, the knife simply turns over and is operated as before. This saves the carpenter from constant sharpening of the working body, as in the case of one-sided knives. Mowing of the edge is carried out using a v-shaped groove at the base of the sole of the electric pipe. A long cord allows you to work from a household power supply without using an extension cord.

A nice addition to the electric pipe is a dust collector for collecting chips. It provides up to 90% of the sawdust collection during planing, but you must not forget to empty it from time to time. The marking "K" in the model name means that the kit includes a plastic case that allows you to conveniently transport the Black&Decker KW712KA electric chopper.

The Hitachi P20ST plane is designed for leveling wooden surfaces and removing old coating. Due to the fact that it is compact and lightweight (only 2.5 kg), it can be used for several hours without fatigue in the hands. The gearbox accelerates the drum to 17,000 rpm, so planing even of knotty wood will be performed without jerks and bumps. However, it is worth noting that the planing depth is quite small — only 1.5 mm; it is set by turning the front handle in 0.1 mm increments.

Carbide one-sided knives are installed in the drum, which can be sharpened after blunting. However, to do this, you need to have the appropriate tool and sharpening skills. Protection against accidental activation is provided by the start button lock. It also simplifies the work during prolonged planing. The instrument itself has a beautiful ergonomic design, made in the original style of the "Japanese" Hitachi.

On the right side, a dust collector for sawdust is connected to the housing, which by the way comes complete with an electric pipe. Also available is a nozzle for attaching a vacuum cleaner. The back of the sole is equipped with a folding shoe, thanks to which the plane can be placed flat on the workpiece without fear of damaging the surface (especially with a rotating drum). The sampling depth of the quarter is up to 25 mm.

The gearbox of the Bosch GHO 6500 electric pipe is "dressed" in a metal casing (in most models, the casing is plastic), thanks to which additional cooling occurs, and it does not overheat for a long time. The main D-shaped handle is rubberized and non-slip, which ensures a reliable grip of the tool during planing. The manufacturer has taken care of quick access to carbon brushes. When they are worn out, they are replaced in three to four minutes, without the need to contact a service centre.

A distinctive feature of this model is the presence of three V-shaped grooves for removing the edge located in the sole. Thanks to them, you can make edges of different sizes. In order to avoid damage to the wooden workpiece with knives, a folding shoe is located in the back of the sole. By the way, the knives themselves are one-sided here and, according to user reviews, they are quickly blunted, so they will have to be sharpened often.

Bosch GHO 6500 is capable of planing wood up to 2.6 mm deep and sampling a groove up to 9 mm. A built-in adapter with a diameter of 35 mm allows you to connect a dust collector or vacuum cleaner. For long-term operation, there is a trigger button lock on the handle. The manufacturer guarantees up to ten years of service of this model.

The professional tool of Japanese production Makita KP0800 is designed for planing large volumes of wood. This is ensured by the presence of durable double-sided knives made of tungsten carbide. They are installed in a balanced aluminium drum designed using vibration reduction technology. Thanks to this, vibration is reduced to a minimum.

Like Bosch GHO 6500 Professional 0601596000 Price from 6 360 up to 9 367 ₴ this model from Makita is equipped with a metal casing that reduces the heating of the gearbox, and thereby increases the duration of its operation. The chip exit from under the sole is carried out through a hole on the right side, to which a dust collector can be attached or a household vacuum cleaner connected. Users note the comfortable rubberized rear and front handles.

In the back of the case there is a compartment for carbon brushes, which allows you to quickly change them without spending extra time and money on a repair shop. The shoe at the base of the sole provides a stable position on the workpiece without damaging it with knives. The start button lock protects the tool from accidental activation. However, like all high-quality equipment from the company Makita, this model is not cheap.

DeWalt D26500 is a serious electric grinder for domestic and industrial applications. The main feature of the plane is a large planing depth — 4 mm, which allows you to align the serious curvature of the workpiece. The selection of a groove for connecting parts is possible up to 25 mm deep, which is almost twice as much as for models of a similar price category. To sample a quarter, a special guide is included.

The DeWalt D26500 electric chopper is equipped with a powerful 1050 watt motor. Thanks to this power, the tool easily handles with wood of any density and even with knots, and does it without chipping and damaging the material. A protection is installed on the right side of the frame, blocking the drum in case of accidental start of the plane. Carbide double-sided knives ensure long-term operation of the plane without the need to constantly sharpen the working body. The model is also equipped with a start button lock and a “parking” shoe. Such an excellent unit is not cheap, but it will build more than a dozen cubic metres of wood for you.

The DeWalt D26500 is designed for both left-handed and right-handed people. A dust collector or vacuum cleaner can be attached from either side (the same can be done with a parallel stop). To remove the chamfer on the cast sole of the electric pipe, there are three grooves of different widths at once. The metal housing of the gearbox in combination with the air cooling system does not allow the engine to overheat for several hours of continuous operation. Two rubberized handles ensure comfortable maintenance of the plane during planing. However, it is worth noting that the device is quite heavy — 4 kg, which affects fatigue in the hands.