We use it for building canoes. Very pleased
Way better than anticipated!
We run canoe building holidays, with lots of guests of all ages. Canoe building involves a lot of planing, and sometimes the hand-planes we use can be a bit demanding for some guests, so I thought I would try the Makita 18v planer. It works with assured power, and is a joy. Within minutes, our guest was successfully planing the sides of her canoe, and very much enjoying it. I might buy another one. Runs for a surprising amount of time on a battery. It is professional, well constructed and easy to learn to use, It throws the planings out at the side with significant force. The belt is visible through a window, and looks straightforward to change, It is 20 years since we used an electric planer here, and it does appear that they have become better built and easier to use, Very pleased.
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