Makita Bench Top Planer - $248

[Chris Smith]

Amazon has the Makita 2012NB bench top planer for $248 + $69 shipping. Deal good until Saturday.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMakita-2012NB-12-Inch-Benchtop-120-Volt%2Fdp%2FB000051ZOO&tag=toolseeker&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

[Don Bullock]

That sure is tempting Chris.

[Brian Lindenlaub]

I just finished kicking myself for getting one when they were $288. Then just for fun I checked your link, and saw that they are up to $459. But anyone who got one for $248 got a great deal.

[Greg Peterson]

Thanks for the heads up Chris. I've used this model before and achieved excellent results. Too good of a price to pass up.

[Chris Kalkowski]

Just looked back down? I guess



Makita 2012NB 15 Amp 12-Inch Benchtop Planer, 120-Volt 1 Phase
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[Chris Smith]

Looks like the price has jumped a little to $282 + shipping. If you do pull the trigger on one, and they lower the price, Amazon does have a program where for 30 days they will give you a refund on the price difference.

[EJ Gowlovech]

I purchased this planer last year and have used it a few times. I've notice that for the first 2 inche or so of any piece I run through it there is a noticable spot where the depth is different. In other words, it appears that the first two inches are planed at a depth that is less than the rest of the piece. Any ideas on what would cause this? The tables appear ok based on the manual, but I haven't adjusted them to be different than what is recommended. Thanks for any help!

E.J.

[Todd Jensen]

Just FYI, I had 2 of these before I sent them both back and got the dewalt, which I like a lot better. Similarly priced and a much better product IMO.

[Don Bullock]

That's good to know. I just used a Dewalt in a class I'm taking at a WoodCraft store and was pleased with the results.

I appreciate all the information on tools. Yes, I realize that some complain that it's all we talk about, but for someone like me it's a very important part of this site. If all goes well, I'll post pictures of the table I'm making in my class.

[Greg Peterson]

There are plenty of opinions about planers. Dewalt and Makita have their share of supporters and detractors.

My experience with the Makita has been very positive.

YMMV.