I am a professional remodeler and in the past five years I have burnt out three Delta
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planers. Twice, the feed rollers gave up and the last one apparently suffered a major internal failure. I have had the Makita now for two months and it has been flawless as I would expect. We plane some tough stuff like Ipe so we definitely give these things a workout. If it is still flawless in a year, I will give it a fifth star. I appreciate the ergonomics of this well, thought out machine. I am glad that Makita has eliminated a cutterhead lock. I personally couldn’t care less about “snipe”, of which this machine creates very little. We plane long and then cut to size on the miter saw. Don’t you? I do have one question …, is there any reason why I can’t buy replacement blades online?
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Okay, so I’m a year late, this is one VERY good planer! It continues to perform like new, with only blade changes. I have it hooked up in my shop and have run hundreds of feet of maple, pine, poplar, Ipe, oak, even plywood and MDF. It just does its thing. Very uneventful, I like that. That’s what I pay for. The only downside is that it makes justifying a 15″ Powermatic planer difficult!
So here were are now, its 2004 and the little bugger just keeps going! I may never get that new planer. What can I say, after, I don’t know, five or six thousand feet of various hardwoods, no changes to date! See you next year!
What can I say? Late again! So here we are almost eight years later and the little SOB just keeps running! New blades, vacuum occasionally, lube the posts if I think of it and it just keeps going. If it ever dies, I’ll let you know!
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Technical Details
- 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
15 AMP Power and Quieter Operation
The 2012NB features a 15 AMP motor which has a no-load speed of 8,500 RPM and the quietest (83 dB) operation in their class. It possesses 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, having an easily-adjusted cutting depth setting for precision planning (maximum thickness: 6-3/32 inches).
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Ease-of-Use Features
The 2012NB is compact and lightweight for easy transport on the job site. The 2012NB has faster and easier blade changes, and uses disposable double-edge planer blades. The L.E.D. light shows that the planer is connected to the power source, along with the large paddle on/off switch is simple to operate. The 2012NB even offers a detachable tool box for storage with 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 also ideal for cabinets, closets, staircase, furniture, and much more. The 2012NB is just another instance 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 which has a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita’s exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp for improved planning performance.
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