A power planer is an electric tool that is used to take off small amounts of wood by shaving it off. You can use it to smooth the surface of rough wood or to take off some wood that is too small to saw, such as trimming the bottom of a door that is catching the carpet. The tool works by using two or three rotating blades on the bottom.
If you need to take off bigger amounts of wood, you might be better off by using a saw (either hand or electric).
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YOU WILL NEED TO RESERVE A CHARGER AND BATTERY SEPARATELY. SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION FOR A LIST OF COMPATIBLE CHARGERS AND BATTERIES.
WHAT IT DOES
A power planer is an tool that is used to take off small amounts of wood by shaving it off, e.g. to smooth the surface of rough wood or take off some wood that is too small to saw, such as trimming the bottom of a door that is catching the carpet. The tool works by using two or three rotating blades on the bottom.
If you need to take off bigger amounts of wood, you might be better off by using a saw (either hand or electric).
ABOUT THIS TOOL
- Cordless
- 82mm blade width
Can remove up to 2mm at a time
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
Safety glasses – Essential
Dust mask – Essential
Ear protection – Recommended
Safety glasses, ear protection, and other PPE are available for a suggestion donation in both of our depots.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
Dust protection – Recommended for around the cutting area.
Measuring tape / straight edge / square – Useful to mark the wood. Measure twice, cut once...
Clamps – Useful to hold your work securely in place and prevent it from moving.
Consumables – None.
HOW TO USE IT
Make sure the wood does not have any screws, nails, or any other metal or hard objects in it before using a power planer - otherwise the tool can kick back which can cause injury. It can also damage the tool blade.
Here’s a site with some useful tips and tricks for using the planer.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Please note: this is a general introduction to this type of tool and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual (which you can find linked under the tool image on the left), especially the safety advisories, before using any tool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1_edEEzK6A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Available here:
http://powertool.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/makita/bkp180.html
Compatible Makita chargers:
ETL1470 / ETL1471 / ETL1472 / ETL1473 / ETL1474 / ETL1475 / ETL1476 / ETL1477 / ETL1496
Compatible Makita batteries:
ETL1488 / ETL1489 / ETL1490 / ETL1491 / ETL1492 / ETL1493 / ETL1494 / ETL1495 / ETL1497 / ETL1498 / ETL1499 / ETL1500 / ETL1501 / ETL1502 / ETL1503 / ETL1504 / ETL1505
- Safety glasses – Essential
- Dust mask – Essential
- Ear protection –Recommended
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
- Dust protection – Recommended for around the cutting area.
- Measuring tape, straight edge, square – Useful to mark the wood. Measure twice, cut once...
- Clamps – Useful to hold your work securely in place and prevent it from moving.
- Consumables – None.
HOW TO USE IT
Make sure the wood does not have any screws, nails, or any other metal or hard objects in it before using a power planer - otherwise the tool can kick back which can cause injury. It can also damage the tool blade.
Here’s a site with some useful tips and tricks for using the planer: https://www.familyhandyman.com/tools/power-tools/how-to-use-a-power-planer/
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk