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Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp | 
| Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $844.60
Buy New: $477.49
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 6260
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 68
Dimensions (in): 21.6 x 18.2 x 16.5
MPN: 2012NB
Model: 2012NB
UPC: 088381032858
EAN: 0088381032858
ASIN: B000051ZOO
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| Features:
| • | Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job site | | • | Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposable double edge blades | | • | Quietest (83dB) planer in its class | | • | 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability | | • | One-year manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposible double edge blades. Quietest (83dB) planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Cutting Width (in.): 12, Rated RPM: 8,500, Noise Level (dB): 83
Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita's exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance.
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| 2012NB Features | | PERFORMANCE - Interna-Lok automated head clamp eliminates snipe | | CAPACITY - Planes up to 12" wide, 1/8" deep and 6-3/32" thick | | ACCURACY - Adjustable depth stop for repeated cuts | | EFFICIENCY - Fast and easy blade changes | | INCLUDES - Blade set, magnetic holders, wrenches and tool box |
| | Tool Specifications |  | | Cutting Capacity: Width | 12" | | Cutting Capacity: Depth | 1/8" | | Cutting Capacity: Thickness | 6-3/32" | | No. of knives | 2 | | Table Size | 13" x 30-3/8"
(W x L) | | No Load Speed | 8,500 RPM | | AMPS | 15.0 | | Size (W x H x L) | 19-1/64" x
30-3/8" x
15-25/32" |
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15 AMP Power and Quieter Operation
The 2012NB features a 15 AMP motor with a no-load speed of 8,500 RPM and the quietest (83 dB) operation in its class. It has a four-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability, with large table extensions to support the work piece and fully adjustable depth stops for repeat cuts. The 2012NB has a feed rate of 28 feet-per-minute, with an easily-adjusted cutting depth setting for precision planning (maximum thickness: 6-3/32 inches).Ease-of-Use Features
The 2012NB is compact and lightweight for easy transport to the job site. The 2012NB has faster and easier blade changes, and uses disposable double-edge planer blades. The L.E.D. light indicates that the planer is plugged into the power source, and the large paddle on/off switch is easy to operate. The 2012NB also has a detachable tool box for storage of the standard equipment. An optional dust hood enables a dust collection system to be connected to the planer. Engineered for Finish Woodworking
The 2012NB is engineered for finish woodworking, and is ideal for cabinets, closets, staircase, furniture, and more. The 2012NB is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering. About Makita's Interna-Lok automated head clamp
 The Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita's exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance.  About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details. What's in the Box
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer, planer blade set, two magnetic holders, wrenches, and tool box.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 93
 Good Planer August 30, 2010
Pete Plikaitis (ST Joseph, MI)
After researching the options of various planers, I ended up buying this Makita planer. The setup was simple and the learning curve is minimal. I had purchased some rough sawn cherry for a bathroom vanity, and needed to thickness plane the wood prior to use. The output of the planer is top notch. The finish of the wood is excellent, and there is no noticeable snipe on the ends of the boards I have planed. There are only a few minor drawbacks to this device. Having never had a planer before, I am not sure if this is an issue with this particular planer, or all planers, but there is a noticeable amount of dust that is not collected from the dust hood. This could be normal, but I can not answer for sure. My vac system picked up quite a bit of the dust as the planer was at work, but there was still dust that was not sucked up. The only other drawback I can see is that there are no presets that are present on other planers. There is a setup bar to allow repeatable thicknesses, if you are running multiple boards through the planer, using this makes it easy to get them the same thickness. I measured less the 1/64 difference between the boards that I ran through, so it is pretty accurate. I've only used this for a few hours, but out of the box, no tune-up was required and it is very easy to use. I would purchase one again at this point in time.
 Re: issues posted by other reviewers August 17, 2010
Pete, Custom home remodeler (Belmont, CA United States)
I bought a Makita 2012 a few weeks ago and immediately ran a couple of thousand feet of Western Red Cedar through it. I know, that's not exactly a tough test, but it performed flawlessly, quietly (would you believe that it is quieter than a Skilsaw? it is) and smoothly. Literally right out of the box: there was no set up time, there was no snipe, there was no chatter, there was no slipping, there was no clogging. Just really smooth boards, planed exactly the way I wanted them, quickly and easily. There are several other reviews (posted at Amazon) that address the 2012's long term performance and ease of use and I found them very helpful and I've found nothing to indicate these reviews are not 100% accurate.
Before buying this machine, I read many reviews on Amazon, especially the 1, 2 or 3 star (out of 5) reviews, for various planers. Reviews simply indicate patterns. (For example, read the reviews of the DeWalt planer, and you'll discover that the blades don't last very long, even according to the users that love the machine.) Less than optimal reviews (1 and 2 stars) indicate the problems with the products and these reviews are what convinced me to buy the Makita. In the case of the Makita 2012, the consistent "problems" written about involve lots of concern over the dust boot, a few concerns about feed roller slippage and a few concerns about shipping damage. I'll address each below. Please note that I'm taking the time to write this because I think that the Makita 2012 is a great tool which may be getting short shrift from reviewers concerned about all the wrong things.
First, the dust boot. Full disclosure: I purchased the dust boot but it did not arrive yet so I can't comment on its performance. I can however address another issue raised by some of the other reviews: the outlet on the dust boot is the wrong size for a shop vac. This is ridiculous. Run one board 6" wide by 12' long though the planer a couple of times and you'll create enough shavings to clog up an industrial sized shop vac; you'll be lucky if you don't damage shop vac or the planer by jamming them up with shavings. The reason the boot is not sized for a shop vac hose is because it's designed to be used with a dust collector. Shop vacs have their place on the jobsite, but controlling the shavings from a planer is a mis-use of the tool. I would downgrade the rating on any planer that had a boot outlet sized for a shop vac. (I will attempt to update this review and address issues raised regarding the 90 degree bend on the boot once I've connected it to my DUST COLLECTOR and run some boards through.)
Second: feed roller slippage. As with any tool, the Makita 2012 will require periodic maintenance. This should include cleaning pitch and/or sap and general dirt/grime off the feed tables and rollers. As other reviews indicate, cleaning the tables and/or rollers works in most of the slippage cases. To my way of thinking, it is disengenuos to downrate a tool because the user did not treat it right.
Third: shipping damage. This is the one that really gets my blood pumping. Downrate a tool because the shipper dropped it and the handle is broken? This is not a problem with the tool! The Makita 2012 is a heavy tool (40-odd pounds which is actually fairly light for a 12" planer) and it was delivered to me via truck. Normal protocol when receiving anything from a third-party shipper is to check for damage before accepting the delivery, including opening all boxes to inspect the contents. If the product is damaged, don't accept it, refuse it. This is so that the manufacturer can provide you with an undamaged tool at the expense of the party who damaged it, whether it was shipper, wholesaler, distributor or retailer.
Bottom line is don't give a tool 1 star because you don't have the correct complimentary tools or because your delivery acumen and your maintenance procedures each earn half a star. I gave this tool 5 stars because it earned 5 stars. Now I have to earn 5 stars by taking care of it.
Best ever July 20, 2010
David Boyle (Monroe, LA)
I have been woodworking as a carpenter and as a hobby for 40 years. This planer is the best portable planer I have ever used. The Delta models are good, but the Makita is just better. Very little if any "snipe". Ready to use out of the box. Solid feel when using it. I would highly recommend it.
2012nb July 12, 2010
garyc
I got this planer three weeks ago and have since planed walnut, birds eye maple, ipe. Does a nice job, very little snipe, works quickly. The only beef is the dust chute is not included, you have to buy it separtately. It is highly recommeded that you get one. Over all a very solid nice machine.
Excellent tool June 6, 2010
Keith Cappuccio
I haven't put many board feet through it yet. . . but the tool is cranking out lumber like crazy. So far it is simple to use, sturdy, durable, and produces great results.
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