The essential tool for carpentry work!
The electric planer is the handy tool for fast woodworking, whether you want smoothing, recovery of a smooth, notched surface in its length or break the edge crests!
But between the devices intended for professionals and those intended for occasional use, it is difficult to choose. Here is our selection and our opinions to help you find the best electric plane !
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Bosch Professional GHO40-82C
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Bosch Professional GHO 40-82 C electric planer combines power and precision to deliver excellent surface quality. The 850 W motor, capable of turning up to 14,000 rpm, offers a constant rotation speed and, thanks to the presence of very sharp blades, the performance is visible even on the hardest woods. Supplied with 2 reversible Woodrazor carbide blades, changeover is as quick as depth adjustment is simple. Designed for precise machining, parallel and depth stops are also included, and thanks to the 3 V-grooves, chamfering can be done flexibly. The aluminum bearings and the motor protection ensure a very long life of the tool, while for greater comfort of use, the ejection of the chips can be carried out both on the right and on the left and the guide rod is equipped with a Softgrip coating.
My opinion : The Bosch Professional GHO 40-82 C is a powerful electric planer, very responsive once started, which is primarily aimed at craftsmen whose needs and expectations are quite high, but which also has something to appeal to DIY enthusiasts. demanding. It offers really very satisfying ranges of adjustment (from 0 to 4mm for the depth of cut, and from 0 to 24mm for the depth of rabbet), and everything in its design and in its use shows that it is a solid tool and quality. It was particularly appreciated for its efficiency in brushing angles, and the fact that you could attach a vacuum left and right proved very practical for smooth and disturbance-free use. Although its price is on par with this professional range, it is an electric plane, also delivered in its carrying case, which can be useful on construction sites and during renovation work.
Makita KP0800J
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Makita KP0800J is an electric planer with a 620W motor that spins at speeds of up to 17,000 rpm, enough to deliver nice smooth flat surfaces. The depth of cut is fine-tuned using the thumbwheel which offers 0.1mm steps (maximum depth of 2.5mm) while the maximum rabbet depth is 9mm. In addition to the 82 mm wide blade present in the box, a retractable protective foot has been added to protect it and avoid damaging the piece of wood on which you are working. The aluminum bearing also gives the machine more solidity and therefore greater longevity. For comfortable but precise work, the handle has also been covered with non-slip rubber. This plane is finally delivered in a MAK-PAC box, the brand’s stackable box system.
My opinion : We have found the Makita KP0800J electric planer to be very effective! In addition to being equipped with a powerful motor, its planing capacity is very important, whether in depth of cut or undercut. The iron is effective, and for planing doors or planing the machine gives complete satisfaction, even on solid oak. As for its mobility, again it did not disappoint us: it is practical, and even more so if you equip yourself with a bag to collect the dust, which avoids having the ‘vacuum’ tube. However, for a pro-level device, we would have liked it to come with an extra iron and have, for example, v-grooves in the soleplate to create bevels perfectly. But as it is offered at an attractive price, these are concessions that we are ready to make, especially since it is an electric aircraft that remains very efficient, whether you are a professional or a simple handyman.
Bosch PHO2000
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The compact and powerful Bosch PHO 2000 electric planer has been designed to handle even the most demanding planing jobs. Its 680W motor (up to 19,500 rpm) combined with the 82mm wide plate allows you to work quickly, especially since the Woodrazor system of this plate minimizes effort, guaranteeing excellent finishes. With a cutting and recess depth of up to 2 mm and 8 mm respectively, to which are added 3 V-grooves, the applications are wide and the machining of the piece of wood very complete. The efficient chip evacuation system is also flexible: it can be carried out either from the right or from the left, depending on the work to be carried out. To ensure good conditions of use and optimal ergonomics, the tool is finally equipped with a Softgrip handle which is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed people.
My opinion : The Bosch PHO 2000 is for us the electric planer with the best quality/price ratio! For do-it-yourselfers and those embarking on renovation work, it is easy to handle and offers the necessary settings and power (even if the depth of the recess is a little more limited than with a professional device) . For example, we really appreciate the presence of the V-shaped slots which allow you to push the use of the machine a little more. The cutting and planing quality is also excellent, the machine is solid, the handle provides safe and precise guidance, and the system for choosing the connection side of the vacuum cleaner is ingenious and practical. Even if we regret that there is only one iron, the device makes up for it by being delivered in a transport and storage case. At the price at which it is offered, this is certainly an electric plane that will appeal to both individuals and professionals who only need this tool for occasional use!
Hitachi P20SF
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Hitachi P 20SF is an electric planer equipped with a 620W motor, an 82mm wide blade and the operating speed of which can reach up to 17,000 rpm. As for its technical capabilities, its cutting depth is adjustable up to 2.6 mm thanks to the wheel placed at the front of the device, and its rabbet capacity is 9 mm. It uses HM reversible blades, which are as efficient as they are quick and easy to change. To work the piece of wood with peace of mind, the machine is also equipped with several features, including a hook to place the cable so that it never gets in the way when planing, a dust extraction system thanks to a connection, a vacuum cleaner. and a Softgrip handle to steer the machine well without sacrificing a comfortable grip.
My opinion : The Hitachi P 20SF electric planer is a quality machine, perfectly suited for light use and therefore perfect for DIY work. Since the motor has good performance, the brushing work is done efficiently. The various possible adjustments are generally sufficient (mainly because they are precise), although it should be noted that the wheel used to adjust the depth of cut does not have notches and that you must therefore be careful. Make no mistake! The tool itself is quite light and quiet, which is nice, but unfortunately it loses mobility due to its somewhat short power cable. It also doesn’t have v-grooves for beveling, and while other brands go to the effort of providing a storage case, the tool here comes in a simple box…if this electric planer is not really suitable for craftsmen, it nevertheless has the assets to seduce simple do-it-yourselfers.
Master MEH 900-1
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Meister MEH 900-1 electric planer combines efficiency and ergonomics for successful planing work. Thanks to its motor that provides 900W of power (up to 16,000 rpm) and its 82 mm wide interchangeable blade, it is able to work quickly, whether in hard or soft wood. Supplied with parallel and depth stops, guidance is easy and perfectly controlled, and the device can also offer an adjustable depth of cut from 0 to 3 mm and a rabbet depth of up to 15.5 mm. To handle it comfortably without losing precision, the handle also has a non-slip Softgrip coating. Finally, on the storage and cleaning side, a box is provided to store all the accessories and a bag can be hung on the chip evacuation outlet to retrieve them instantly.
My opinion : The Meister MEH 900-1 is, among all the electric planes offered at a low price, the one that surprised us the most! If it does not yet have what it takes to suit craftsmen and professionals, it has the technical characteristics sought by most DIY enthusiasts. For example, appreciate the constant potency of the motor that allows you to work with the piezas de madera bastante grandes, las ranuras en V para chaflanes, pero también el amplio adjus de las profundidades que ayuda a multiplicar las aplicaciones, y no solo la cepillado simple parte inferior de the door! The grip is pleasant, the tool is handy and we also found the finishes to be good and the accessories supplied to be of high quality. In addition to being a little heavy and being delivered in a simple box, it is an electric plane that convinced us! It is made to appeal to DIYers who do not want to spend too much money!
Matrix EM-EP 650-82
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Matrix EM-EP 650-82 is an electric planer designed to make renovation work more accessible to individuals and people not accustomed to DIY. Everything in its design exudes simplicity, and in particular the depth of cut, known as the pass, which can be continuously adjusted between 0 and 2mm. Fitted with a 650W corded motor (up to 16,000 rpm), the tool uses conventional 82mm wide plates, and 2 plates are also included in delivery. To facilitate planing work, a parallel guide is also included, as well as a socket wrench to change the blade if necessary. With only 2.3 kg, the device also knows how to make itself manageable and mobile, even if it is always connected to the power supply. Finally, it is possible to connect a vacuum cleaner hose to the chip evacuation outlet, to work in a cleaner way.
My opinion : The Matrix EM-EP 650-82 electric planer is clearly not our favorite, but it would be a mistake if we ignored all the advantages they have, and they have something to convince people who don’t have need only a simple tool for occasional work. ! Indeed, in addition to its very low price, it has everything necessary to ensure quality planing: the motor has adequate power, it comes with two blades and, above all, the depth of 2 mm is sufficient to plan a door when placing a new apartment there, for example! Even being able to plug in a vacuum cleaner is handy! For the price, on the other hand, you have to say goodbye to the other technical characteristics that are usually present, and the plate change is not as simple and quick as on other models. So it can be an electric plane for simple use, but the price, on the other hand, is quite suitable!