Makita KP0800K 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 6 x 6.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0033WSK5O
Item model number: KP0800K

By : Makita
Price : $149.00
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Item Description

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The Makita KP0800K three-1/four-Inch Planer delivers power, cutting capacity and ease of use. It is excellent for professional building framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking.

KP0800K Functions
Power - 6.five AMP motor delivers more output power for elevated stock removal and superior finishesCAPACITY - Planes 3-1/four" wide and 3/32" deep in a single passPRECISION - Precision machined aluminum base for planing accuracyCONVENIENCE - Spring-loaded stand elevates the base to defend the workpieceINCLUDES - Blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule, blade set and tool case

Tool Specifications
Planing width
three-1/4"
Planing depth
three/32"
No load speed
17,000 RPM
AMPS (115V)
6.five
General length
11-1/4"
Net weight
5.7 lbs.six.5 AMP PowerThe KP0800K characteristics a 6.five AMP motor that delivers far more output energy, with a two-blade cutter head and 17,000 RPM for increased stock removal and superior finishes. The KP0800K is equipped with double edge carbide blades for added performance, and can plane up to 3-1/four inches wide and 3/32 inches deep in a single pass. The rigid die-cast aluminum housing with all ball bearing building is engineered for long tool life, and the precision-machined aluminum base delivers more arranging accuracy.
Ease-of-Use FeaturesThe KP0800K weighs only five.7 pounds for a high energy-to-weight ratio, with an ergonomically-centered balance and rubberized front and rear handles for way more comfy operation. The machined aluminum and balanced planer drum is engineered for decreased vibration and added durability, and the spring-loaded stand elevates the base to safeguard the workpiece. Extra ease-of-use characteristics consist of a lock-on button for continuous operation, and an painless blade setting process for rapid blade installation.
Engineered for Framing and WoodworkingThe KP0800K is engineered for experienced building framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking. The KP0800K is just one other example of Makita's commitment to innovative technologies and preferred-in-class engineering.
About Makita's Power ToolsMakita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and alot more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in household shops.
About MakitaMakita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial high quality energy tools and provides a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer energy tools that are even more compact and energy efficient, however deliver industrial strength energy and outcomes. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is situated in La Mirada, California, and operates an substantial distribution network located all through the U.S. For way more facts, please contact 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or take a look at makitatools.com. Makita is Top in Class Engineering.
WarrantyEvery Makita tool is completely inspected and tested ahead of leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool inside 30 days of buy, return it and Makita will present a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be cost-free of defects from workmanship and supplies for the period of 1 YEAR from the date of original acquire. Must any trouble create during this a single-year period, return the Total tool, freight prepaid, to one particular of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
Whats in the BoxMakita KP0800K three-1/4-Inch Planer Kit, blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule, blade set and tool case.

Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer Kit Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer Kit Attributes: Planer High power to weight ratio 6.5 amp motor delivers way more output energy for elevated stock removal and superior finishes Planes up to three-1/4" wide and three/32" deep in a single pass two blade cutter head Simple blade setting method for rapid blade installation Precision machined aluminum base for planing accuracy Equipped with double edge carbide blades for added performance Rigid die cast aluminum housing with all ball bearing building for lengthy tool life Machined aluminum and balanced planer drum for reduced vibration and added durability Lock on button for continuous operation Ergonomically centered balance with rubberized front and rear comfort handles Spring loaded stand elevates the base protecting the work piece Makita KP0800K three-1/4" Planer Kit Specifications: Consists of: blade gauge assembly (123062-2), wrench (782209-3), straight guide rule (165581-two), double edge tungsten carbide planer blade (D-16966) and tool case (824892-1) Planing Width: 3-1/four Planing Depth: 3/32 No Load Speed: 17,000 RPM AMPS (120V): 6.five Overall Length: 11-1/four 5.five lbs
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Technical Details

6. 5 amp motor delivers mor output power for increased stock removal and superior finishes.
lock on button for continuous operation
Eronomically center balanced with rubberized front and rear comfort handles
Spring loaded stand elevates the base protecting the workpiece.
Planes up to 31/4 inchs wide an 3/32 inches deep in a single pass

Customer Reviews

I am an experienced Do It Yourselfer type with appreciation for quality tools.
Inatalling solid wood doors requires a planer. Originally purchased the popular Bosch 1594K with adjustable fence. I own many quality Bosch tools and have high regard for them.
The Bosch 1594K was immediately returned when the fence could not adjust to 90 degrees. This is a show stopper 1. Show stopper 2 was that the two planes were not parallel. Show stopper 3 was that 0" depth of cut was not 0" depth. On top of that the plane surfacess were scratched and not exactly smooth.
I can not believe Bosch designed this turkey, probably found one and attached their name to it.
The Makita KP0800K by contrast was perfect. Solid, well made, smooth and as accurate as a planer in this price range can be. Smooth cuts, no digging at start and end of "run" (I forgot the word for this common problem). A great, smooth, easy to use planer. Wish I had bought one a long time ago.
To aid me with the 2 to 3 degree beveling of door edges, I also ordered the Makita adjustable fence "Makita 123060-6 Bevel Guide For N1900B Planer" from Amazon of course. Despite the fence's title, it is designed to ALSO attach to the Makita KP0800K not just the N1900B. This fence is solid, has large surface area and locks in the adjustment. And yes it adjusts to 90 degrees. By comparison the Bosch fence was complicated and not solid at all.
We would all rather buy the $600 Porter Cable with 3 spiral cutters, but I'll leave that to the pros that earn a living working solid wood door slabs. This Makita is an excellent well designed and built planer, an excellent value.

The planer works fine but spews wood shaving all over the place. I can't find the "optional" chip bag anywhere. I taped a sock over the odd shaped outlet and that helped some. I seriously don't get how they can sell this thing without a bag.