The Makita KP312 planer has been designed with the timber framing and log home building industries undoubtedly in mind and can safely claim to be the largest portable planer available to buy on the market today.
A few Makita KP312 Planer vital statistics For Information.
* Weight(Net) 39.7lbs
* Total length 21 3/4"
* No Load Speed 12,000 RMP
* Planing width 12 1/4"
* Planing Depth 1/8"
* Cable Length: 33ft
A real whopper of a machine, the Makita KP312 sports an incredibly powerful 15 amp motor which can produce with ease a fantastic 24,000 cuts every minute and has the ability to take on the most difficult of tasks whilst ensuring that due to the non-slip poly "V" drive belt which ensures that energy is transferred in the most efficient manner possible to the blades that you should always be guaranteed to get the consistency you require from any major power tool
This major power tool has been precision engineered using ball bearing construction which should undoubtedly extend the life of your Makita KP312 planer. In addition, there is no need to worry about your planer being out of action because its brushes need replacing and it has to go to the shop - the brushes on this power tool have been made easy to access and easily replaced
The Makita KP312 planer has a large roller at the from which makes moving it over any particularly rough materials incredibly easy and the large ejection chute allows high levels of chip ejection. This helps to prevent the planer from becoming clogged with wood chips whether they are wet or dry which without doubt is a great time saver.
The control for setting the depth of cut is large and has been placed strategically to allow you to change settings quickly and easily and the rubber handle allows for comfort and essential good grip and control of the planer at the same time also helping reduce the fatigue felt by the operator.
In addition this planer has another two great features to help make any job easier. Firstly it has built in edge guides, and secondly it also has a special type of foot set at the rear which is designed to protect the blades.
Compared with alternative heavy duty planers this model may seem to be excessively priced however, for your money you are getting a reliable, durable tool with the Makita brand which always guarantees great quality.