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This large portable planer is designed specifically for timber framers and log home builders. Powerful 15 Amp motor delivers 12,000 RPM (24,000 cuts per minute), producing an even cut every time. Nonslip V-drive belt efficiently transfers power to the blades for consistent results. Cutting Width (in.): 12 1/4, Cutting Depth (in.): 1/8, Cuts Per Minute (CPM): 24,000, Rated RPM: 12,000, Amps: 15, Tool Length (in.): 21 3/4
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- Powerful 15 amp motor with 12,000 RPM for the most demanding jobs.
- Front roller for easy moving of planer over rough materials.
- Large ejection chute provides high rate of chip discharge and helps prevent clogging from wet or dry wood chips.
- Large, conveniently located depth setting knob for easy adjustment.
- Equipped with built-in edge guides as well as a special "foot" located at the rear of base to protect planer blades.
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 "Another Amazon Failure" 2007-02-07
By Randall R. Anderson (Napa, Ca USA)
I've recently talked to a seller on Ebay who had high praises for this planer. The only knock I've heard is the blades can't be sharpened. That's why I'm giving it four stars. I ordered mine four months ago and have been notified by Amazon that it will be another month before delivery. In fairness to Amazon they have answered my emails on the delay. They say the order is being processed and have apologized and offered me a $20 credit for my trouble. They still advertise a 4 to 6 week delivery in their listing for the tool. Hummmmm, anyway, I plan on using the planer to clean up dimensioned timbers for a house I'm building. The Ebay seller I contacted thinks that's a good application. When I get the planer I'll write a more indepth review.

And it continues----Just got notified by Amazon of another delay. we're approaching 6 months now. I talked to a customer rep and she suggeted I buy from someone else that I'll probably never get the planer as Amazon doesn't sell it any more. She also said she has no way of making up price differences if I go to another seller (e.g. Tyler Tool). Still they adverise it available within 4 to 6 weeks so I'm going to wait. When I asked who I could talk to about the delay, She suggestet I write the CEO, Mr. Bezso. Now that was a useful suggestion. I'm sure I'd be Mr. Bezso top priority.


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Centerline balance with front and rear grips positioned for better control. High power-to-weight ratio (4 AMPS; 5.5 Ibs.). Simple blade setting system for fast blade installation. Lock-on button for continuous operation. Double-edged carbide blades for long life and smooth cutting. Precision machined base for smooth and accurate planing. SPECIFICATIONS: Planing Width, 3-1/4." Planing Depth, 1/32." No Load Speed, 16,000 RPM. AMPS (120V) 4.0. Battery 12VDC (2.6Ah). Overall Length, 11-1/2."
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Technical Details

- Centerline balance with front and rear grips positioned for better control
- Simple blade-setting system for fast blade installation; double-edged carbide blades for long life and smooth cutting
- Precision-machined aluminum base for planing accuracy
- Includes blades, blade wrench
- Weighs 5.5 pounds; 1-year warranty
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 "order not complete, no followup from vendor" 2009-02-17
By D. Farwell
vendordid not send all items listed on the product description and after sending several emails to Amazon and vendor, received just one canned response. Learned a lesson and will not be ordering from Amazon again....

 "Great tool" 2009-01-29
By BT (Western CO)
Makita makes another great tool. Great for trimming doors down. Recommend light cuts otherwise you might cut at an angle. Leave nice finish and a must for you toolbox.

 "Makita 1902x7 Hand-Held Planer" 2008-09-29
By K. Mizuba
This is a second that I've purchased in the last 20 years. Top quality

and extremely useful to trim surfaces like doors, shims, other woodwork.

Would not do without one.

 "great planer, price" 2008-02-02
By iron mike (jersey)
Purchased in May 07, love the planer, well balanced,precise depth adjustment, makita makes top shelf tools, amazon has unbelievable deals on high quality merchandise. I rarely buy tools elsewhere...5 stars....Tool was priced 30% higher at competitor. Used the extra money to buy the starrett protractor another gret deal.........................

 "Top Quality" 2007-03-08
By George F. Kane (San Antonio)
I bought this planner after first buying a "bargain brand". I first came upon this planer on a construction site over twenty years ago. I don't know if it's the very same model as then, but they still make a Makita sander that looks like mine and it's going on 18 years old too. I like Makita quality. They seem to get the design right and stick with it. This planner worked great right out of the box. In fact, it planed so quickly, that I wanted to use it more to get a better feel for the tool, but the job was already done. It was smooth and no tear out. I use it primarily to pre plane boards that have a twist or have excessive bow, before feeding into my surface planer or jointer. The carpenters I knew, used to plane doors to fit after the house had settled and the doors started sticking. The depth of cut adjustment will determine wether you take a lot or a little off on one pass. Shallow passes repeated is usually best for a smooth finish, but I take larger bites when I'm planing for rough dimentioning. Oh, by the way, the very reasonable price makes this planer an excellent choice.


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2.8A, 19,000 RPM. Ball and sleeve bearing construction. Cuts 3 1 4" wide, up to 1 4" maximum depth of cut. 5 16" maximum rabbeting capacity. Fine depth adjustment for precise material removal. Chamfering groove for beveling corners. Lock on button for con
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- 5.2 Amp planer offers versatile functionality for a variety of uses
- 16,500 revolutions per minute; 5/64-inch deep-cutting capacity
- 5/16-inch rabbeting depth capacity and chamfering groove allow for decorative finish work
- Includes 10 positve stops, front depth adjustment handle
- 2-year warranty
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 "Great tool for the price!!" 2010-03-07
By J. Baldaray (Riverside, California USA)
I needed a power planer to shave off some wood off a gate that had swollen due to rain, but did not want to spend a lot of money for a tool that would be used just occasionally. I was skeptical of this tool due to the price compared to others costing much more, but decided to take a chance. Long story short, the Black & Decker did a great job. Within a few minutes I shaved off just enough for the gate to close without having to take it off it's hinges. Nice and level cut, easy adjustment of depth of cut. Glad I took a chance.

 "Wish I had this before..." 2010-02-16
By M. Sun
Before I purchased this power planer I used a hand planer to shave down high spot on 2x4 before installing drywall, it cost me about $35 for the hand planer, and it gets difficult when you hit a knot. Then I found this planer for about $65 and it gets the job done in couple seconds compares to hours, it ran through the knot like it's not even there! Not only it's quick, the finish is impressively smooth too. For those (like me) thinking about getting a hand planer just for couple small jobs, the extra $30 is definitely worth it, plus the replacement blades are cheaper than the ones for hand planer.

 "Good planer, but the dust catcher doesn't fit in the case???" 2007-01-13
By John Parker (Valley Forge, PA)
Why would you include a dust catcher which does not fit into the case??? Other than that, the planer works fine for quick jobs fixing stuck doors.

 "Good points and bad points" 2005-11-19
By J. DeAre (Wheaton, IL)
I recently picked this planer up for a small job that involved squaring some pine. It did a good job but the weaknesses of the tool were fairly obvious after only a little use.



Background: I compared this planer to the comparable Ryobi. The Ryobi had a few features the B&D didn't, mainly a "kickstand" to protect the blade when not being used and a dust port that can be switched from left to right. The Ryobi also had a loose front plate, which didn't seem like a good idea to me. So I chose the B&D.



First the good: It did a very good job on the pine I was planing (which involved 4 pieces glued together that needed to be flat on 2 edges). It was very easy to use and the depth adjustment has very positive indents so you know how much you are removing. In general, I was very impressed with the results I got out of the tool.



The bad: I use hand planes a lot, so I naturally wanted to use the front handle on this power planer. Unfortunately, that is also the depth adjustment, and on my second cut I managed to turn it halfway through, making it deeper. I also wanted to use the fence to square the face I was planing. I was successful in this, but the fence is incredibly flimsy (mostly plastic). It may last fine, but I guess I would prefer all metal or at least thicker plastic. Also, I noticed the motor sounded like it was struggling a bit when I went to the deeper cuts. Maybe this is normal, but it seemed like there could be trouble if you try to do the same thing in hardwood. Finally, I can see why other brands include the kickstand (basically a blade guard, so you're not setting the tool on it's blades all the time). I didn't much like the fact that I would be resting the planer on it's blades every time I set it down (you also have to make sure the blades aren't still spinning, although in my own use this was not an issue).



So, basically, this is a tool that works well, but could maybe use a bit of refining. I returned mine, and I'm not sure what I'll replace it with. FWIW, in this price range, I think there's always going to be a bit of compromise, and I think the B&D's weaknesses are easier to live with than the loose front plate on the Ryobi.

 "Great for the money" 2005-07-02
By Physics Teacher (Southern Pines, NC USA)
i bought this planer to trim down some exterior doors and it worked great. I've used it on several other projects since then and it has been excellent.


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A smooth finish at a very affordable price. This 12-1/2-inch planer offers excellent results in a simple and reliable design. The four-post cutterhead support system keeps the cutterhead aligned for proper planning. The ball-bearing construction assures smooth operation and longer tool life. The quick change high-speed steel knives are double-sided for twice the cutting life. A handy stock roller lets you pass stock over the planer. The 15 amp motor provides the maximum power for efficient cutting action. The feed rollers are driven by a chain and sprocket drive and adjust the feed rate under load for the best planing results. Folding, adjustable infeed and outfeed tables allow for easy carrying and storage. Includes planer, knife-setting gage, wrench, and instruction manual.
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 "Great value, Fast free delivery" 2010-05-10
By Desertgram (Crossville, TN)
This machine seems to perform, at least in the short term, very well. I used it fairly extensively on the first day out of the box and it worked perfectly. Since then, I have used it on a daily basis for about two weeks with no problems. I got the free Super Saving shipping and it was here very quickly by Fed Ex.

 "Delta ShopMaster TP305" 2010-03-07
By Vaughn R. Cobb (Honeoye Falls, NY)
Got this machine 2 months ago from Amazon and really like it. It's very simple and robust. The calibrations were dead on. Just remember to remove the plastic film on the ss tray and wax it before using. For hardwood, I make successive passes by lowering the cutter 1/4 turn each time, and I get very good results.

 "Great Cheap Planer" 2010-01-21
By Robert W. Baldwin (Clinton Township, MI USA)
I paid $205 for this planer at Lowe's because it is being replaced by a Porter Cable model that appeared to me to be nearly the exact same tool. The sales guy at Lowe's told me it was being replaced by the P.C., so I'm taking his word for it. To the review:

Setup was simple, you don't need a narrative about this. It planes smoothly if you take small cuts. I prefer to do no more than 1/4 turn of the adjustment handle at a time, which is somewhere around 1/32" if I had to guess. It can handle a deeper cut, but this is what I prefer to do because it does not bog the tool down. On that note, run it on a 20 amp breaker to give it sufficient power.

If you have dust collection capabilities, buy the optional hood with the dust port because this, like ANY planer, will make a huge mess.

The knives do not last as long as others, but they are two sided and indexed, so setting is a breeze.

 "Good for the hobbyist / Bad for the serious woodworker" 2010-01-14
By W. Ashton
This is a decent planer for the customer I believe Delta is targeting - the light hobbyist. It will plane small volumes of wood (4-5 boards at a time (max)) but it will only plane, at most, 1/16" each pass with any amount of quality, and there will still be some snipe. Obviously, you'll spend a lot of time reaching the the desired thickness but for occasional use, that's probably okay. Beware that the unit heats up very quickly and really bogs down if attempting more aggressive cuts, or if attempting to plane hard woods like oak or hickory. bottom line - for the infrequent user, small projects, and soft woods, this will do an adequate job and should last for years.



For serious woodworkers who build large projects on a regular basis, you need a tool with more capacity. You'll burn this tool out very quickly (my motor literally melted), will spend A LOT of project time reaching the desired thickness and will be less than satisfied with the cut quality. Wish I had forked out the extra $200 to get a beefier unit in the first place. Now I'm paying the price - a second time.

 "Not for the serious woodworker" 2009-11-09
By D. Harder (Topeka, KS USA)
While the price may be tempting, if you are wanting this for large projects, large quantities or hardwood, or just a lot of use, invest in a better machine. This will not make the recommended depths of cuts on very many board feet of wood before getting hot. I learned to work in small batches and give the machine a rest, but what I really needed was a planer that could work when I wanted to for as long as I wanted to. The warranty is out on mine, the motor totally shelled and a replacement motor cannot be purchased. This is a low-use throw-away machine and Delta should be ashamed to have their name on it.


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Sometimes, half an inch makes all the difference. But that's not the only reason to step up to the 735. Its powerful 10,000 rpm motor will handle anything you feed it--oak, walnut, exotics--with absolute ease. The three-knife cutterhead will make 96 or 179 cuts per inch, depending on which speed setting you choose. Mess is minimized with the fan-assisted chip ejection, which literally vacuums chips off the cutter-head and blows them out the exhaust. The 735's automatic carriage lock will save you from snipe by reducing the movement that causes it--what a great idea. We also love the redesigned thickness scale--it's big and super-visible, even in poor lighting. Those who do repetitive cuts will appreciate the turret depth-stop; set your most-used cuts to it once and you're always assured of accuracy. The home woodworker will be thrilled, and the professional's expectations will be more than met. This is a winner.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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- 13-inch bench-top planer with a powerful three-knife cutter head
- A 15.0 Amp motor provides enough power for cutting up to 1/8-inch depths on 13-inch wide pieces
- 19 3/4-inch cast aluminum base provides a durable, sturdy foundation
- A 2-speed gear box allows users to quickly and easily change feed speeds
- Comes with a dust hose adaptor and a dust ejection chute
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 "Good for a first timer" 2010-04-13
By G. Gordon (Nashua NH)
This is my first planer so it is difficult to compare against the performance of others, but based on the mix of reviews, I was unsure as of what to expect.



I purchased the feed extensions and the mobile base and set up was simple. I did read the manual as I've never operated one before and within 15 minutes I had made my first successful pass.



I had 3 trees rough sawn from my property. A maple and two black walnuts. I've planed about 60 board feet so far. Based on the blade feedback, I have been taking very light cuts (~1/32) so I don't overheat them. I've cut out the knots in the wood and have widths ranging from 5 to 12 inches and lengths from 1 to six feet. About halfway through the 60 feet of wood, I have noticed a couple of very slight nicks in the blade. But overall they remain sharp.



The finish is above my expectation and I'm quite pleased with it, but then again it's my first look at the results of "home planed" wood so I'm not sure how a pro would rate it.



The dust collection is strong. I have a Jet canister vacuum and the blower on the Dewalt is so strong, I don't even have to turn the Jet on, it just blows right right through about 15' of tube and into the collection bag.



Technique seems to play a big role in the results at the ends of the boards as sometimes they are perfect and sometimes I have some snipe.



Overall, I'm pleased with my choice and I'm hoping the blades last for a reasonable period of time.

 "Cheaper at Lowe's...." 2010-03-16
By Franklin D. Meadows
This product works great but is by far cheaper at Lowe's by over $100 and that is they're regular price!!!

 "Okay, yea..." 2010-03-06
By David P. Wing (Massachusetts)
I've been planing rough sawn hickory with mine since I got it. And, yes, it takes its toll on the blades. But, I came in and read the reviews before purchasing this planer (my older brother also got one) and several had some really good suggestions on how to minimize the issues that come up. Using wax paper on the bed every so often really helps. Also, I use Mineral Spirits to clean the bed every so many board feet.



A neighbor makes fun of how often I change the blades with the hickory but then, he has a six thousand dollar planer. For my budget, this was and has been a good purchase for me...

 "Excellent little planer" 2010-02-04
By Brent EuDaly
I have been using this planer for about two years and still love it. I routinely use it to plane rough hardwoods such as maple, oak, hickory, and walnut. I always run the boards over my joiner first, otherwise this planer has trouble with warped and rough boards. I love how easy it is to change the blades, even thought they are rather expensive. I get about 70 bd ft before I need to change the blades but since they're double sided, I really get about 140+ bd ft per set of blades. I'm very happy with this planer and I would buy it again anytime.

 "biggest bang for your buck...if you buy the upgrades" 2009-12-10
By A. Martin
I always due a lot of research before buying any expensive new tool and this was no exception. This was also my first planer. I wanted a quality bench top planer instead of a stand-alone due to limited space (still have to get the car in the garage). Also, I'm more a weekend warrior. I don't do woodworking for a living, i do it for fun. so i couldn't justify 1500+ for a stand-alone. with that said, here is my review:



The planer itself is not enough to give cabinet grade finishes. You have to put another 300 dollars into it for that. The first addition is the runout tables. I have no idea why these were not included with the planer. It is virtually impossible to eliminate snipe without them. I added the runout tables (for 50 bucks) and it drastically reduced if not eliminated the snipe. Where I have had problems with snipe is when the wood i'm planing is slightly warped. unfortunately snipe is unavoidable in this situation and i don't think any planer would make that different.



the second addition (this is the expensive one) is the carbide knives. A lot of people have reported the blades Dewalt supplies do not hold up. If your planning to take large cuts with the factory blades you can forget it. Those blades will wear down very quickly. They're made of high speed steel, not carbide. why would you ever make a cutting tool out of HSS for this application? I have no idea. The factory blades would hold up if your planing 1/32 at a time and your not planing any extremely hard woods like Teak (and honestly i wouldn't feel comfortable planing mahogany with the factory blades). I knew this when purchasing the planer and soon after i purchased the carbide knives (250 bucks) from Infinity Tools (you can find it here on amazon). Those blades took my dewalt planer to a whole new level. I am very pleased with the planer. I have run a few bf of white and red oak thru it so far with the new blades(i will update my review as i get more use out of it). The carbide makes a noticeable difference on how the planer sounds (less load on the motor). and the planed surface is perfect in my opinion. Next project is and 8/4 cherry kitchen table. I am looking forward to seeing how the planer performs.



I gave this planer 4 stars mostly due to the cost to get it up to my standards. total i have 800 bucks invested into it which is still under 1500+ for the stand-alone and i feel i am getting the same quality and durability.



If you want to spend more money: wixey makes a digital readout gage (about 50 bucks again) that bolts right up to this planer. I have it and love it. It increases the precision of the tool overall.


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