Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case.
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Manufacturer: Makita
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Brand: Makita
Manufacturer: Makita
Model: N1900BX
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Features
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Well-balanced design and front and rear grips provide better control
A 4-amp motor provides impressive power
Double-edged tungsten carbide mini blades make smooth cuts
Quick and easy blade changing
Two-blade cutterhead produces 30,000 cuts per minute
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Editorial Reviews:
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For straight-finished edges and smooth, accurate cuts, the Makita 3-1/4-inch planer kit is a solid performer. Weighing in at just 5.5 pounds and delivering 4 amps of power, the planer provides a high power-to-weight ratio and offers a no-load speed of 15,000 rpm. Like most Makita tools, the planer is solidly built. It's also double-insulated for operator safety. The long-life, double-edged tungsten carbide miniblades perform 30,000 cuts per minute, and the tool's ball-bearing construction means longer life. A precision-machined aluminum base provides added planing accuracy. And user-friendly features such as a lock-on button (for continuous operation) and easy-to-use depth-adjustment knobs make Makita's planer a good addition to any tool chest. As part of this special package, the planer comes with a heavy-duty, weather-resistant tool bag, perfect for transporting materials to and from the job site. --Carl Thress
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User Comments about the Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case.
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My planer blades were about 0.5 mm off, above the rear plate,causing snipe at the exit of the cut even with pressure on the rear part of the handle. This is critical as is any planer. This is an important adjustment and Makita did not do a good job on this. The jig setting is too long so the blades mount high with respect to the rear plate. I like this tool but as previously said the jig to set the blades is off. Rather than shimming the plate ,I chose to adjust the jig. I also have a hard time with the hard case in trying to fit everything in it. The plastic is cast and is not true.I used a digital caliper and machinist square to mill the plastic base(use sand paper on a glass plate or even the rear plate of the planer) and stop and thru trial and error I was able to get the level correct.
I like this Makita, it's made in America. A good tool to buy. Here are my opinion about it: pro: solid, strong,double-edged tungsten carbide mini blades make smooth cuts,quick and easy blade changing con: my only complaint about this is there's no gauge on depth setting dial.
Works great now.P.S. The blades were not parallel to the base, so I reset the blades with the jig. I would have expected the factory set-up to be better. After resetting the blades (3 times with the same result), I found the jig set the blades 0.015" higher than the rear shoe, hence it would dig in at the end on the board. The bonus bag is sweet.it's even big enough for my circular saw. I had to compensate by shimming under the front of the rear shoe.
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