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Makita KP312 15 Amp 12-1/4-Inch Hand Held Planer

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Makita KP312 15 Amp 12-1/4-Inch Hand Held Planer

(2 customer reviews)

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1591973

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Specifically designed for the Timber Framer and Log Home industries, the KP312 12-1/4" planer is truly the world's largest portable planer available. The powerful 15 amp motor delivers 24,000 cuts per minute producing an even cut every time. Precision engineered with ball bearing construction for longer tool life and externally accessible brushes for easier serviceability. Non-slip, long life poly "V" drive belt is designed to efficiently transfer power to the blades for consistent results. A 33' long power cord allows for long and repeated passes. Other features include:

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Product Details

Product Weight:	57.0 pounds
Package Length:	25.0 inches
Package Width:	20.1 inches
Package Height:	11.9 inches
Package Weight:	52.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 2 reviews

Features

Powerful 15 amp motor with 12,000 RPM for the most demanding jobs.
Front roller for easy moving of planer over rough materials.
Large ejection chute provides high rate of chip discharge and helps prevent clogging from wet or dry wood chips.
Large, conveniently located depth setting knob for easy adjustment.
Equipped with built-in edge guides as well as a special "foot" located at the rear of base to protect planer blades.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Excellent planer, not quite up to the Germans, but high quality Oct 26, 2011 By Canada Glulam
As background, I am a timber frame / glulam professional, I make my living from big wood. I have a strong preference for Mafell products as they, though expensive, are simply outstanding. I purchased the this planer to work along side our Mafell and here is what I found:
- a solid work horse well priced.

Biggest drawbacks in comparison are:
- Knives. I wish I could buy higher quality replacements. Knives are ok.
- Power. Unit is down on power from 240 volt Mafell. Upside, no step up converter required.

All in all, a solid, reliable unit that I am happy with, down slight on performance and consumables, but more than made up for in price. Great value in the segment.

12 of 19 found the following review helpful:

Another Amazon Failure Feb 07, 2007 By Randall R. Anderson
I've recently talked to a seller on Ebay who had high praises for this planer. The only knock I've heard is the blades can't be sharpened. That's why I'm giving it four stars. I ordered mine four months ago and have been notified by Amazon that it will be another month before delivery. In fairness to Amazon they have answered my emails on the delay. They say the order is being processed and have apologized and offered me a $20 credit for my trouble. They still advertise a 4 to 6 week delivery in their listing for the tool. Hummmmm, anyway, I plan on using the planer to clean up dimensioned timbers for a house I'm building. The Ebay seller I contacted thinks that's a good application. When I get the planer I'll write a more indepth review.
And it continues----Just got notified by Amazon of another delay. we're approaching 6 months now. I talked to a customer rep and she suggeted I buy from someone else that I'll probably never get the planer as Amazon doesn't sell it any more. She also said she has no way of making up price differences if I go to another seller (e.g. Tyler Tool). Still they adverise it available within 4 to 6 weeks so I'm going to wait. When I asked who I could talk to about the delay, She suggestet I write the CEO, Mr. Bezso. Now that was a useful suggestion. I'm sure I'd be Mr. Bezso top priority.