8 best electric planers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

An essential tool for joiners, carpenters and DIYers is the electric plane. On the construction market, this device cannot be attributed to new inventions, since in the days of the Soviet Union, fully functional models were sold. The main task of electric planers is to plan wood blanks. Often, manufacturers provide them with the function of chamfering, sampling a quarter, folding. Thanks to these options, it is possible to obtain a surface that is perfectly flat, smooth and precise. There are many different models on the domestic market that differ in price and technical parameters. To simplify the selection of the most suitable tool for specific tasks, experts recommend taking into account the following factors.

Criterias of choice

1. Experts consider engine power as one of the main parameters of an electric plane. And if a 600-1000 W plane is enough for a home craftsman, then professionals need a tool with an indicator of 2 kW and above.

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

3. A parameter such as the depth of planing often depends on the power of the motor. Amateur electric planers are capable of removing up to 2.5-3.0 mm of chips in one pass, and professional planers can easily cope with a thickness of 4-8 mm.

4. When it comes to artistic or very precise processing, the ability to adjust the depth of planing becomes an important criterion. This is usually done with a support handle equipped with a rotating support sole mechanism. The adjustment step is most often 0.1 or 0.25 mm.

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

6. Buyers often forget about such simple qualities of a plane as compactness and light weight. With long-term operation, these parameters often come out on top.

Our review includes the best electric planers. When compiling the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. appointment;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. user reviews.

Rating of the best electric planes

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

The best electric planers for homework

At home, a lightweight electric planer with a compact size and a planing width of up to 82 mm will be a good helper. The price of the product may vary significantly, which is determined by the quality of workmanship and the popularity of the brand. Experts have selected several promising models for the home workshop.

Makita KP 0800

Rating: 4.9

The Makita KP 0800 electric planer has all the requirements for a 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 with its light weight (2.6 kg), high-speed motor (17000 rpm, 620 W), and compact dimensions. Experts point out the possibility of fast and accurate planing due to the high speed of rotation of sharp steel knives with a length of 82 mm. The device also allows you to carry out the operations of folding and grooving.

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

Advantages

• compactness and lightness;

• high rotation speed;

• sharp steel knives;

• comfortable handle;

disadvantages

• not detected.

Bosch GHO 18 V-LI

Rating: 4.8

The blue color of the body of the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI electric planer indicates a professional tool. But experts attribute it to a solid home tool, with which you can safely start construction or repair work. The plane is on the second line of the rating. In many respects, the model is similar to the winner, but the high price did not allow the device to take a dominant position. Bosch is inferior in planing depth (1.6 mm) and speed (14,000 rpm). But the two-sided sawdust discharge looks more advantageous.

Experts highly appreciate the quality of the carbide swivel knives, which make the processing accurate and high-quality. In this case, the tool does not need to be sharpened for a long time.

Advantages

• quality carbide knives;

• the presence of a lock of the start button;

• double-sided release of sawdust;

disadvantages

• high price.

Makita 1806B

Rating: 4.7

Another representative of the well-known company Makita was included in our rating. But unlike the winner, the Makita 1806B electric planer has a high price tag, giving the user more options. First of all, it should be noted a powerful motor (1.2 kW) with a maximum rotational speed of 15,000 rpm. It allows you to plan wide boards by using 170 mm knives. The working depth can be adjusted within 1-2 mm. For this, a pivoting mechanism is provided in the support handle.

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

Advantages

• the ability to process solid wood;

• perfectly smooth surface after planing;

• the presence of a dust collector;

• wide processing area;

disadvantages

• massive construction;

• high price.

Hitachi P18DSL-RJ

Rating: 4.7

Away from the mains, the Hitachi P18DSL-RJ cordless planer will help to cope with woodworking. This mobile electric planer got into our rating due to its good technical capabilities and a planing depth of 9 mm. The manufacturer has provided for a number of protective measures. The device has an inrush current limiter, motor overload protection, and a start button lock. Includes drive belt, sawdust bag, carbon brushes and wrench.

The problem with the battery planer is the time limited operation of the device. It's good that the manufacturer comes with a power supply. Therefore, a dead lithium-ion battery will not be a major problem. The set also includes a convenient dust collector, charger and portable case.

Advantages

• mobility;

• the presence of a charge indicator;

• power supply included;

disadvantages

• low productivity;

• high price.

DeWalt DW 680

Rating: 4.6

American manufacturer DeWalt never ceases to amaze ordinary users and experts. Using a minimal set of components, he manages to obtain a functional device. An example is the electric plane DeWalt DW 680. It is equipped with the most modest motor in terms of power (600 W) and not the most record speed of rotation of knives (15,000 rpm). However, these indicators are sufficient for high-quality wood processing. The strong point of the model is the possibility of deep sampling of a quarter (up to 12 mm).

The plane could not rise higher in the rating, despite the reasonable price. When machining hard wood, the tool wear rapidly, as in the case of prolonged planing.

Advantages

• deep sampling of a quarter;

• attractive price;

• quality planing;

disadvantages

• low power;

• there is no electronic speed control.

Interskol R-110 / 1100M

Rating: 4.5

Domestic electric plane Interskol R-110 / 1100M looks worthy in our rating next to well-known brands. The idea of ​​the company's engineers in terms of design looks very decent. Powerful motor (1.1 kW), high rotation speed (16000 rpm), long base and many cast parts are the strengths of the device. And when you consider the low price and reliable high-speed steel knives, it becomes a tempting option for the home workshop.

Experts also pay attention to such an important point as the maintainability of the tool and ease of maintenance. The knives are easy to sharpen and include a straightening kit and a spare belt. You don't have to wait long for the device from the repair shop in case of a breakdown.

Advantages

• wide knives (110 mm);

• affordable price;

• powerful engine;

disadvantages

• poor build quality.

The best professional electric planers

Professional joiners and carpenters value tools such as precision, ease of use and reliability in daily use. In one pass, it is often necessary to remove chips from a board or timber more than 200 mm wide. When choosing models with such parameters, the price may recede into the background. Several electric planers have come to the attention of the experts, which are able to satisfy all the requirements of narrow specialists.

Mafell ZH 320 Ec

Rating: 4.9

The Mafell ZH 320 Ec electric plane is a true professional in joinery. The German manufacturer has meticulously approached the design of the device, its functional content. A powerful electric motor (2.7 kW) is used as a power unit, which rotates at a speed of 8500 rpm. Although these are not record figures, they are very effective. In one pass, the operator manages to remove chips from a 320 mm wide board.

The Mafell ZH 320 Ec electric plane became the winner of the rating not only due to its performance and versatility, but also due to its lightweight die-cast body. The tool is easy to use and does not tire the operator during prolonged planing.

Advantages

• wide cutting part;

• smooth start;

• lightweight body;

• high performance;

disadvantages

• high price.

Makita KP312S

Rating: 4.8

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

Professionals note the high precision of wood processing, as well as a more acceptable price than that of the leader. The planing depth adjustment is provided, which allows you to choose the optimal mode in the range of 1.5-3.5 mm. Thanks to the long cable (10 m), the electric planer can be used anywhere in the workshop.

Advantages

• accurate and high-quality processing;

• planing depth adjustment;

• wide cutting part;

disadvantages

• heavy weight (19 kg).

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.