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Best Thickness Planers - 10 Proven Woodworking Machines


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We've come up with 10 best thickness planers for home use. Some are portable, small, cordless, while the rest of the models are heavy-duty and made for continuous use. This is an ultimate wood planer list, if you are looking for sturdy and high quality unit for your home shop and want to upgrade your gear only with the best thickness planers. Take a look!
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#1 DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-Inch (DW735) - Power Planers

Best 13 inch planer. Customer's choice! It has plenty of power in 15-AMP, 20,000 RPM motor and is able to handle larger cuts in wider materials easily.
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#2 Grizzly Industrial G1021X2-15" 3 HP Extreme Series Planer w/Helical Cutterhead

Anyone who is serious about woodworking should consider this unit. It does a great job planning wood smoothly, but the noise reduction is outstanding. It has plenty of power to cope with any job and it is vibration free.
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#3 JET JWS-25X 3HP 1Ph Wood Shaper - Power Shaper Accessories

TOP 3! Powerful, easy to assemble, providing amazing fit and finish. This is rather a high-end product that allows for superior quality of output and low-noise operation.
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#4 DEWALT DCP580B 20V MAX Brushless Planer (Tool Only)

Best portable thickness planer. This is a great independent cordless tool, however it is mostly for professionals. It is quiet and smooth and leaves a glassy finish.
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#5 Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp

Best 12 inch wood planer. It is sturdy and will become the finest tool in your shop. It is a well-built planer with resale value, if you want to upgrade in the future.
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#6 Powermatic - 15" And 20" Planers, 209HH-1, 20" Planer, 5HP 1PH 230V, SHELIX Head a JPW Tool Brand (1791315)

Best value wood planer. Made to last and abuse, heavy-duty and quiet.
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#7 JET 708528 JWP-208-1 20-Inch 3 Horsepower Planer, 230-Volt 1 Phase

It comes precisely configured. Ready to use within minutes after arrival. Cuts efficiently and within few minutes the piece of wood is ready for sanding.
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#8 POWERTEC PL1252 15 Amp 2-Blade Benchtop Thickness Planer For Woodworking | 12-1/2 in. Portable

Best planer for the money. Easy to install, compact and produces less sawdust.
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#9 Delta Power Tools 22-590 Portable Planer

Best benchtop thickness planer. Usability and quality of output is excellent. It is set up perfectly, right out of the box. High quality built!
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#10 Grizzly Industrial G1021Z - 15" 3 HP Planer w/Cabinet Stand

Sturdy, reliable, but quite complicated to align. However, overall it is a high-quality machine that does its work.
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