DeWalt DCP580NT 18v XR 82mm Cordless Brushless Planer Body Only Inc DWV9390-XJ Dust Bag & TSTAK Carry Case Introducing the Dewalt DCP580N 18V XR 82mm Brushless Planer, designed to deliver unparalleled planing performance without the constraints of cords. Its powerful brushless motor ensures smooth planing combined with extended runtime, making it a go-to tool for woodworking enthusiasts.The DCP580N allows for a maximum planing depth of 2mm in a single pass, with a rebate cut depth of 9mm. The fine adjustment dial with 0.1mm increments ensures precise and accurate cuts, giving you control over your woodworking projects.Weighing in as a lightweight and compact tool, its ergonomic design guarantees comfortable use in all orientations. The large twin-blade drum with TCT blades guarantees a high-quality surface finish, meeting your standards of excellence. Features: Removing a controllable amount of material is what the best planer does. They’re all controlled in a similar way- an adjustment knob on the front of the tool can be turned to move the spinning blade in relation to the front plate or “shoe” up or down in tiny increments- usually by 0.1 or 0.2 mm per turn. Planing Width There’s one thing you can count on in woodworking- if the tool is loud, spins fast and removes a lot of material, there’s going to be a lot of sawdust. It goes everywhere and gets into everything, so having an effective way to remove this stuff is vital. It has a DeWalt XR brushless motor which eliminates wasted energy, maximising the runtime and life of the tool. This innovative new technology pairs a highly efficient brushless motor with a high capacity XR battery, working in tandem to provide maximum output and best-in-class runtime. The DCP580 has enough runtime for a typical day’s work from just one charge of a DeWalt 18v 5Ah XR Li-ion battery, significantly reducing costly downtime and providing end-users with market-leading efficiency.

The best electric planers should be powerful yet precise enough to shave fine slithers off a piece of wood with minimum vibration and noise. Making use of a powerful brushless motor, you can get up to 15,000 rpm from the cutting blades. It really squeezes out every last drop of torque, and all without needing to change brushes. The rubberised handle is comfortable and helps to keep your hand at the optimum working angle. Cordless electric planers are more versatile but they are also more expensive, not least thanks to the cost of a battery and charger.

DeWalt DCP580NT 18v XR 82mm Cordless Brushless Planer Body Only Inc DWV9390-XJ Dust Bag & TSTAK Carry Case

Forming part of Bosch’s “blue” line of professional quality tools, the GHO 26-82 D is one of the best electric planers you can get. Also, look for reversible planer blades with a sharp edge on both sides that can be flipped through 180° for longer life.

Although they’re probably better known for their battery-operated power tools, Japan’s Ryobi make one of the best corded planers, the RPN780-S. It’s a powerful tool that can remove a serious amount of material when it needs to. Soft grip handle offers end-users optimum comfort and manoeuvrability during a wide range of applications More and more power tools are becoming battery-powered. Thanks to powerful 18V battery systems, even hard-working tools such as planers can be used “off-grid”. Cutting annoying cords has set professional carpenters and savvy DIYers free to plane wherever they want. Cutting speeds are generally slower and they’re heavy when high Ah batteries are installed, however. Planing Depth

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Starting with the build quality. It’s a nicely put together bit of kit that’s heavy enough at 2.8 kg to feel solid in the hand. But it’s not so weighty that it’ll slow you down. The handle is at the best angle and rubberised for a positive, comfortable grip. The trigger and safety button work smoothly, and the depth adjuster is easy to read and turn.