Hand planers are one of the most beginner-friendly woodworking tools out there. It helps you deal with old furniture and shape all kinds of wooden surfaces. You don’t have to be a seasoned carpenter to know that this is a must-have tool for your kit. Nowadays, electric versions have swarmed […]
Hand Planers
Makita XPK01Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Planer Review
Makita is one of the two major brands that manufacture powerful battery-powered tools. With DeWalt as their main competitors, they really have to step up their game every time they put out a new product. The person who ultimately wins from this healthy competition is the end-user. Models like the […]
Bosch PL2632K 3-1/4 Inch Woodworking Hand Planer Review
Few brands out there are capable of making a precise, powerful, and reliable planer that has a motor which will last you as much as this one right here. The Bosch PL2632K 3-1/4 Inch Woodworking Hand Planer is part of Bosch’s new line of products which have seen improvements in […]
DEWALT DCP580B 20V MAX Brushless Planer Review
DeWalt has been the leader in battery-powered tools for quite some time now and they keep improving the way their cordless tools work. With recent battery developments, their 20V batteries have a strong enough power delivery to put them on par with their corded competitors. The DEWALT DCP580B 20V MAX […]
PORTER-CABLE PC60THP 6-Amp Hand Planer Review
Coming second on my list is yet another budget planer that is trying to compete with the big boys in the face of DeWalt, Makita, and Bosch. Still, this PORTER-CABLE PC60THP 6-Amp Hand Planer offers enough functionality and convenience for any woodworking looking for a starters tool. If you are […]
WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer Review
Good budget planers are few and far between nowadays, since most models are carrying an expensive price tag. The WEN 6534 8-Amp Electric Hand Planer, though, is a good example of what I consider a well-rounded tool that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. It is the perfect […]