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1. DEWALT DW734 15 Amp 12-1/2-Inch Benchtop Planer
Feature
Powerful 15-amp, 20,000 RPM motor handles larger, deeper cuts in hardwoodsThree knife cutter-head with 10,000 RPM provides 96 cuts per inch, one of the finest finishes of any portable planer
Disposible, reversible knives deliver 30 percent more knife life and make knife change fast and easy
Four-column carriage lock drastically reduces the movement that causes snipe
Extra-long infeed and outfeed tables provide 33-1/2 inches of material support
Description
This item is DEWALT DW734 15 Amp 12-1/2-Inch Benchtop Planer . Used for Woodworking, Planers-Benchtop. The produt is manufactured in Taiwan.2. WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer, 3-1/4-Inch
Feature
6-amp motor provides up to 34,000 cuts per minute16 positive stops adjust the cutting depth anywhere from 0 to 1/8 inches
Make rabbets up to 7/10 inch in size with the included rabbeting guide
Lightweight design weighs in at a mere 6 pounds
Includes power planer, dust bag, a kickstand, a parallel fence bracket and a 2-year warranty
Description
Remember when you needed to smooth out those joists? Plane away chips, splinters and misshapen edges with the WEN 6 Amp 3-1/4 Inch Electric Hand Planer. Perfect for fixing stubborn doors and fitting wood. This power planers 6-Amp motor delivers over 34,000 cuts per minute to your workpiece, slicing away any irregularities until the surface of your boards are aligned and smooth. With a cutting width of 3-1/4 inches and a maximum cutting depth of 1/8 inch, youll have the perfect companion for fitting and squaring boards. The 16 positive stops increase in increments of 1/128 inch anywhere from 0 all the way up to 1/8 inches. The base plate shoe even includes a v-shaped groove for easily flattening sharp post corners. Aside from the power planer, this package also includes a dust bag, a rabbeting guide, a kickstand and a parallel fence bracket. The included rabbeting guide adjusts anywhere from 0 to 7/10 inches to allow for rabbets up to an inch deep in size. The parallel fence provides an accurate and straight cut by making sure your strokes are directly parallel to the edge of the wood (a must have for planing door edges, wood trim and boards). The kickstand protects both the blade and the workpiece in between uses by keeping the blade elevated and out of contact from the surface of your project. Finally, the dust bag collects all of your loose shavings to keep your work space clean and sawdust free. The bag attaches to both the left or right hand side of the planer to fit whatever your preference may be. And because this is a WEN Product, your 6 Amp 3-1/4 Inch Electric Hand Planer comes backed by a 2-year warranty, a friendly customer help line, and a nationwide network of skilled service technicians. Remember when you had a reliable planer that lasted for years? Remember WEN.3. PORTER-CABLE PC60THP 6-Amp Hand Planer
Feature
Heavy-duty 6 amp motorDual side dust extraction allows for extraction on either side of the tool
Overmold depth knob with 10 positive steps
3 chamfering grooves allow for options for edge chamfering
11.5-inch cast aluminum shoe provides added control and better finish quality
Description
The PORTER-CABLE PC60THP 6 Amp Hand Planer features a heavy-duty 6 amp motor which provides smooth cutting in hard materials, with a max no load speed at 16,500 rpm for smooth material removal. This planer has dual side dust extraction that allows for flexibility to place the dust extraction on either side of the tool as needed to keep work area clean. The over mold depth knob offers 10 positive steps which allow for better planer control and multiple depth control settings, along with 3 chamfering grooves for options on edge chamfering. An 11.5" cast aluminum shoe provides added control and better finish quality and the 5/64" depth of cut removes excess material in less time. It also has .47" max rabbit depth which removes more material per pass. Includes: (1) PC60THP Hand Planer, (2) Carbide Cutting Blades, (1) Wrench, (1) Dust bag, (1) Edge Guide, (1) Kit Bag.4. WEN 6550 12.5-Inch 15A Benchtop Thickness Planer with Granite Table
Feature
Granite table provides a sturdy non-marring surface for wood to smoothly travel overPlane boards up to 6 inches thick and 12.5 inches wide
15-amp motor generates 18,800 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate
Adjust depth to plane off anywhere from 0 to 3/32 of an inch with each pass
Fan-assisted dust port removes sawdust from workpiece
Description
Remember when you brought those old jagged boards back to life? The WEN 12.5-inch Benchtop Thickness Planer with Granite Table repurposes rough and worn wood to give it an exceptionally smooth finish. The powerful 15-amp motor combined with our two-blade cutting system provides over 18,000 cuts per minute at a 26 feet per minute feed rate. Plane boards up to 12.5 inches wide and 6 inches thick with ease. The smooth granite table never warps and provides precise support to wood passing through the machine. Combine that with the heavy duty cast iron base for a sturdy planer that does not walk or wobble during operation.The handy depth adjustment knob varies each pass to take off anywhere from 0 to 3/32 of an inch. The fan-assisted dust port removes chips and sawdust from the workpiece and blasts them out of the way. This package also includes two high carbon steel double-edged blades (SK5) along with height-adjustable infeed and outfeed tables that limit snipe while providing extra support to your workpiece during planing. Easily mount the planer to a work surface or stand using the predrilled base holes. Repurpose old wood or make a set of boards flush with the WEN 12.5-inch Benchtop Thickness Planer. And because its a WEN product, the WEN Thickness Planer comes backed by a nationwide network of skilled service technicians, a helpful customer support line and a two-year warranty. Remember when your planer could handle even the hardest of woods? Remember WEN.
5. DEWALT DW735 13-Inch, Two Speed Thickness Planer
Feature
Powerful 15-AMP, 20,000 RPM motor (10,000 RPM cutterhead speed) handles larger cuts in wider materials with easeThree knife cutter-head delivers 30-percent longer knife life and makes knife change faster and easier
Two speed gear box allows users to change feed speed to optimizing cuts per inch at 96 or 179 CPI
Fan-assisted chip ejection vacuums chips off of the cutter-head and exhausts them out of the machine
Description
13", heavy duty, portable 2 speed thickness planer.6. POWERTEC PL1251 12-1/2-Inch 15-Amp Planer
Feature
Index pin set-up for EZ blade replacement. No blade gauge requirementFour-column design for greater stability and accuracy
Work piece return roller for assistance when planning extra long boards
Side mounted carrying handles for portability
Spindle lock for safe blade Change
Description
Motor: Universal, 120V, 60 Hz, 2 HP (peak), 15 Amps. Min. Thickness Capacity: 1/8". Max. Width of Stock: 12-1/2". Max. Thickness of Stock: 6". Max. Depth of Cut: 3/32" for board less than 5"; 1/32" for the board between 5" to 12-1/2". Cutter head Speed: 9400 RPM. 18, 800 Cuts per Minute.7. Delta Power Tools 22-555 13 In Portable Thickness Planer
Feature
Powerful 15A motor capable of handling the demands of a small shopFour column design provides excellent stability for smooth, accurate planing over many years of use
Quick-change knife system with dual edge disposable knives lets you change knives without difficult to use alignment jigs
Adjustable infeed and outfeed tables to better support long pieces and reduce snipe
Reversible dust port allows you to collect chips from the right or left side of planer
Description
After nearly 90 years of expertise in the woodworking business, DELTA Power Equipment Corporation (DELTA PEC) has become one of the most revered brands in woodworking tools today. DELTA Power Equipment Corporation focuses on innovations to help the woodworker create masterpieces easier and with more precision. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a variety of stationary woodworking tools including electric table saws, band saws, radial arm saws, scroll saws, drilling machines, jointers, planers, mortisers, lathes, grinders and dust collectors for the professional and advanced woodworking markets.Motor: 15A, 120V, 60Hz, 1Ph
Motor Control: toggle with removeable key
Max Stock Dimensions: 13" wide x 6" high
Min Stock Dimensions: 1/8" x 10"
Max. Depth of Cut: 3/32"
Feed Rate: 28 ft./minute
Cuts per minute:18,800
Infeed/Outfeed rollers: Nitrile synthetic rubber
Infeed/Outfeed table dimensions: 6-3/4in x 13in each
Knife Type: Double edge reversible
Number of Knives: 2
Knife size: 333mmx12mmx1.5mm