I am an experienced Do It Yourselfer type with appreciation for quality tools.
Inatalling solid wood doors requires a planer. Originally purchased the popular Bosch 1594K with adjustable fence. I own many quality Bosch tools and have high regard for them.
The Bosch 1594K was immediately returned when the fence could not adjust to 90 degrees. This is a show stopper #1. Show stopper #2 was that the two planes were not parallel. Show stopper #3 was that 0" depth of cut was not 0" depth. On top of that the plane surfacess were scratched and not exactly smooth.
I can not believe Bosch designed this turkey, probably found one and attached their name to it.
The Makita KP0800K by contrast was perfect. Solid, well made, smooth and as accurate as a planer in this price range can be. Smooth cuts, no digging at start and end of "run" (I forgot the word for this common problem). A great, smooth, easy to use planer. Wish I had bought one a long time ago.
To aid me with the 2 to 3 degree beveling of door edges, I also ordered the Makita adjustable fence "Makita 123060-6 Bevel Guide For N1900B Planer" from Amazon of course. Despite the fence's title, it is designed to ALSO attach to the Makita KP0800K not just the N1900B. This fence is solid, has large surface area and locks in the adjustment. And yes it adjusts to 90 degrees. By comparison the Bosch fence was complicated and not solid at all.
We would all rather buy the $600 Porter Cable with 3 spiral cutters, but I'll leave that to the pros that earn a living working solid wood door slabs. This Makita is an excellent well designed and built planer, an excellent value.
| Brand | Makita |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Product Dimensions | 14.57"L x 7.87"W x 9.84"H |
| Item Weight | 4.6 Kilograms |
| Style | Professional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Included Components | : Blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule, blade set and tool case |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Part Number | KP0800K |
| Item Weight | 10.12 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | KP0800K |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 620 watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
