ELECTRICAL WOOD PLANER

Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer: Precision Planing for Woodworking & Construction

The Makita KP0800K 3-1/4" Planer is a powerful, compact, and lightweight professional planer designed for precise stock removal and smooth finishing on various wood surfaces. Ideal for carpenters, joiners, builders, and DIY enthusiasts, this planer excels at tasks such as planing doors, leveling uneven timbers, chamfering edges, and making precise rebates. Its ergonomic design, impressive power-to-weight ratio, and clean cutting action make it a highly efficient tool for both workshop and on-site applications.

The Makita KP0800K features a robust motor that drives sharp, durable blades (typically double-edged carbide inserts) to quickly and cleanly remove wood material. Its 3-1/4 inch (82 mm) planing width is suitable for common timber sizes, and the precise depth adjustment allows for fine-tuning the cut for optimal results. Designed for comfortable operation, it minimizes vibration and ensures excellent control, helping users achieve consistent, professional-quality finishes on doors, frames, and other wooden components.

Features

• Powerful Motor: Equipped with a high-performance motor (e.g., 620W, actual may vary) that delivers high no-load speeds (e.g., 17,000 RPM, actual may vary). This power ensures rapid stock removal and a smooth, consistent finish even on harder woods.
• Precision Depth Adjustment: Features an easy-to-use depth adjustment knob, allowing for precise control over the cutting depth (typically up to 2.5 mm / 3/32"), enabling fine-tuning for desired material removal and surface quality.
• Optimal Planing Width: The 3-1/4 inch (82 mm) planing width is standard and versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of common woodworking and construction tasks, including door planing and timber sizing.
• Double-Edged Carbide Blades: Utilizes durable, sharp double-edged carbide blades that offer extended life and can be easily reversed or replaced for continuous efficient cutting.
• Excellent Chip Ejection: Designed with efficient chip ejection, often to either side (selectable), to keep the work area clear and prevent clogging, which contributes to consistent performance.
• V-Groove for Chamfering: Features a V-groove on the base plate, allowing for quick and easy chamfering of edges (e.g., door edges, timber corners) at a precise angle.
• Lightweight & Compact Design: Weighing typically around 2.6 - 2.8 kg (approx. 5.7 - 6.2 lbs), its compact size and light weight reduce user fatigue during extended operation and improve maneuverability.
• Ergonomic Design: Features a comfortable, rubberized front handle and an ergonomically shaped rear handle for superior grip, control, and reduced vibration, enhancing user comfort.
• Robust Aluminum Base: The sturdy aluminum base provides stability, durability, and contributes to the accuracy of the cut.
• Built for Durability: As a Makita professional tool, it's constructed with high-quality components for long-lasting reliability in demanding professional environments.

Applications

• Door Planing: Ideal for precisely trimming the edges of doors for a perfect fit, especially after new carpet installation or changes in flooring.
• Timber Sizing & Levelling: Quickly reducing the thickness of timber or leveling uneven wooden surfaces.
• Chamfering Edges: Creating clean, decorative chamfers on wooden beams, posts, and panels.
• Rebating/Grooving: Making recesses or rebates in wood for joints or fitting panels.
• Framing & Joist Trimming: Precisely trimming and fitting wooden frames, joists, and other structural timber components.
• Decking & Garden Timber: Smoothing and preparing rough timber for outdoor structures.