8 best electroplanes

An important tool for carpenters, carpenters and home craftsmen is the electric planer. In the construction market, this device cannot be attributed to new inventions, because in the times of the Soviet Union, quite efficient models were sold. The main task of electroplanes is planing wooden blanks. Often, manufacturers supply them with the function of chamfering, quarter sampling, folding. Thanks to these options, it is possible to obtain a surface that is perfectly flat, smooth and precise. In the domestic market there are many different models that differ in price and technical parameters. To simplify the selection of the most appropriate tool for specific tasks, experts recommend to consider the following factors.

Criterias of choice

1. Experts consider one of the main parameters of electroplane engine power. And if a master with a power of 600–1000 W is enough for a home master, then professionals need a tool with an indicator of 2 kW and more.

2. When planing a tree, an important parameter is cut width in one pass. Someone will be enough 86-millimeter knife, and when working with wide boards, this size can reach more than 300 mm.

3. A parameter such as planing depth. Amateur electric planers can remove up to 2.5-3.0 mm chips in a single pass, and professional planers can easily cope with a thickness of 4-8 mm.

4. When it comes to art or very accurate processingAn important criterion is the ability to adjust the depth of planing. Usually this is done by a support handle, equipped with a turning mechanism of the support sole. The adjustment step is most often 0.1 or 0.25 mm.

5. For a comfortable and safe operation, manufacturers equip their products with a number of protective systems. These include soft start, motor overload protection, power button lock.

6. Often buyers forget about such simple qualities of a planer as compactness and low weight. During prolonged operation, these parameters often come out on top.

In our review were the best electroplanes. The following criteria were taken into account when compiling the rating:

1. appointment;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. user reviews.

Ranking of the best electroplanes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best electroplanes for homework	1	Makita KP 0800	7 709 ₽
	2	Bosch GHO 18 V-LI	17 490 ₽
	3	Makita 1806B	26 549 ₽
	4	Hitachi P18DSL-RJ	19 000 ₽
	5	DeWalt DW 680	10 442 ₽
	6	Interskol P-110 / 1100M	5 781 ₽
The best professional electric planers	1	Mafell ZH 320 Ec	369 000 ₽
	2	Makita KP312S	101 299 ₽

The best electroplanes for homework

At home, a good assistant will be a lightweight electric plank, having a compact size, planing width of up to 82 mm. The price of the product may vary significantly, which is determined by the quality of manufacture and brand awareness. The experts selected several promising models for the home workshop.

Makita KP 0800

Rating: 4.9

The Makita KP 0800 electric planer has all the requirements of the home workshop. The optimal combination of price, reliability and build quality allowed the model to become the winner of our rating.The device will appeal to home craftsmen of low weight (2.6 kg), high-speed motor (17000 rpm, 620 W), compact overall dimensions. Experts note the possibility of quick and accurate planing due to the high speed of rotation of sharp steel knives with a length of 82 mm. The device also allows for folding and grooving operations.

With the Makita KP 0800 electroplane, it is possible to process standard wood that is used in the construction or repair of houses. Users note the ergonomics and balance of the power tool.

Bosch GHO 18 V-LI

Rating: 4.8

The blue color of the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI electroplaning body signals a professional tool. But experts attribute it to a good home-made tool with which you can safely begin construction or repair work. The plane is located on the second line of the rating. In many ways, the model is similar to the winner, but the high price did not allow the device to take a dominant position. Bosch concedes in depth planing (1.6 mm) and turnover (14,000 rev / min). But more profitable is the bilateral emission of sawdust.

Experts highly appreciate the quality of carbide rotary knives, which make the processing accurate and quality. At the same time it is not required to sharpen the tool a long time.

Makita 1806B

Rating: 4.7

Another representative of the famous company Makita got into our rating. But unlike the winner, the Makita 1806B electric planer has a high price, giving the user more options. First of all, it should be noted a powerful motor (1.2 kW) with a maximum rotation speed of 15,000 rpm. It allows planing wide boards due to the use of 170 mm knives. The depth of processing can be adjusted within 1-2 mm. For this, a turning mechanism is provided in the support handle.

The disadvantages of this device, in addition to the price, include massiveness (9 kg). Long work with an electrical plane is fraught with fatigue of the muscles of the arms and back.

Hitachi P18DSL-RJ

Rating: 4.7

Away from the power grid, the Hitachi P18DSL-RJ battery planer will help with wood processing. This mobile electric plane fell into our rating due to good technical capabilities and a depth of planing of 9 mm. The manufacturer has provided a number of protective measures. The device has a starting current limiter, motor overload protection, as well as a blocking of the start button. Included is a drive belt, a bag for collecting sawdust, carbon brushes and a key.

The problem of the battery planer is the time-limited operation of the device. It is good that the manufacturer comes with a power supply. Therefore, a dead lithium-ion battery will not become a serious problem. The kit also has a convenient dust bag, charger and carrying case.

 

DeWalt DW 680

Rating: 4.6

The American manufacturer DeWalt does not get tired to surprise ordinary users and experts. Using a minimum set of components, he manages to get a functional device. An example of this is the DeWalt DW 680 electric planer. It is equipped with the most modest engine (600 W) and not the record speed of rotation of knives (15000 rpm). However, these indicators are sufficient for high-quality wood processing.The strength of the model is the possibility of deep sampling of a quarter (up to 12 mm).

Planer could not rise higher in the rating, despite the reasonable price. When processing hard wood, rapid wear of the tool occurs, as in the case of long planing.

 

Interskol P-110 / 1100M

Rating: 4.5

The domestic electric plane Interskol P-110 / 1100M adequately looks in our rating along with well-known brands. The idea of ​​the company's engineers in terms of design looks very decent. A powerful engine (1.1 kW), high rotational speed (16000 rpm), a long base and many molded parts are the strengths of the device. And if you take into account the low price and reliable high-speed steel knives, then for a home workshop it becomes a tempting option.

Experts pay attention to another important point, as maintainability of the tool and ease of maintenance. Knives are easily sharpened, complete with a straightening kit and a spare belt. You do not have to wait long for the device from the repair shop in case of a breakdown.

 

The best professional electric planers

Professional carpenters and carpenters appreciate the quality of tools such as machining accuracy, ease of use and reliability for everyday use. In a single pass, it is often necessary to remove shavings from a board or beam more than 200 mm wide. When choosing models with such parameters, the price may move into the background. In the field of view of the experts got a few electroplanes that are able to satisfy all the requirements of narrow specialists.

Mafell ZH 320 Ec

Rating: 4.9

The real joinery professional is the electric plane Mafell ZH 320 Ec. The German manufacturer approached the design of the device, its functional content, very meticulously. The power unit uses a powerful electric motor (2.7 kW), which rotates at a speed of 8500 rpm. Although this is not a record performance, but very effective. In a single pass, the operator manages to remove chips from a 320 mm wide board.

The Mafell ZH 320 Ec electric planer became the winner of the rating, not only due to its performance and versatility, but also thanks to its lightweight die-cast housing. The tool is easy to use and does not tire the operator with long planing.

 

Makita KP312S

Rating: 4.8

Experts call the Makita KP312S planer one of the best professional tools for working wood. It has excellent functionality and excellent processing quality. The model is somewhat inferior to the winner in power (2.2 kW), however, at a higher rotational speed (12000 rpm), the tool has enough productivity for planing a board with a width of 312 mm.

Professionals note the high accuracy of wood processing, as well as a more reasonable price than the leader. There is an adjustment of the depth of planing, which allows you to select the optimal mode in the range of 1.5-3.5 mm. Thanks to the long cable (10 m), an electric plane can be used at any point in the workshop.

 

 

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.