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Makita 1806B 10.9 Amp 6-3/4-Inch Planer
This Planer cuts 6-3/4" in a single pass and features a powerful (10.9 AMP) Makita motor. It has comfortable handle and easy depth settings and a large, sturdy sole plate for added stability.
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Makita 1806B 10.9 Amp 6-3/4-Inch Planer Reviews
I have used this planer to trim down pressure treated rafters to match older beams when doing roof repairs after Hurricanes. Plenty of power and precise adjustment make this a great tool when you need the extra width but can't use a stationary planer. The unit is heavy but very easily controlled.
The results are very good hardly any sanding is needed. If you try to lift it up after each cut you'll wear out your arms. Then you can just move the planer back and forth leaving it rest on the wood. It works great. I use it to plane down wide table tops, made of boards that is glued together. This was expensive, but it really does the job.
It was a lot bigger than I imagined, and is heavy too, but is easy to control and the depth adjustment is very presice. I ordered an additional set of blades for $31 from a local dealer since they weren't availalbe from Amazon. I go cross-grain first to take out the warp and width differences, then with the grain for the final finish. The trick is to take very small bites with each cut.
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