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August 31st, 2010 | 
Author: The KP312 Planerhas been designed with the timber framing and log home building industries most definitely in mind and can proudly claim the title of being the largest portable planer available to buy on the market today.
A few Makita KP312 Planer vital statistics For Information.
* Weight(Net) 39.7lbs
* Total length 21 3/4″
* No Load Speed 12,000 RMP
* Planing width 12 1/4″
* Planing Depth 1/8″
* Cable Length: 33ft
A real monster of a machine, the Makita KP312 boasts an impressively powerful 15 amp motor which is capable of producing a fantastic 24,000 cuts every minute and has the capability to take on the toughest of tasks whilst ensuring that due to the non-slip poly “V” drive belt which ensures that energy is transferred in the most efficient way possible to the blades that you will always be guaranteed to get the consistency you require from any major tool.
This major power tool has been precision engineered using ball bearing construction which should undoubtedly extend the life of your Makita KP312 planer. More over, there is no need to worry about your planer being out of action becauseits brushes need replacing and it has to go to the shop – the brushes on this power tool have been made easily accessible and easily replaced
The KP312 Planer has a large roller at the front which makes moving it across any particularly rough materials incredibly easy and the large ejection chute allows high levels of chip ejection. This helps to prevent the planer from becoming jammed with wood chips whether they are wet or dry which undoubtedly is a great time saver.
The control for setting the cut depth is large and has been placed strategically to allow you to change settings quickly and easily and the rubber handle ensures comfort and very important good grip and control of the planer whilst also helping reduce the fatigue felt by the operator.
In addition this planer has another two great features to help make any job easier. Firstly it has built in edge guides, and secondly it also has a special type of foot set at the rear which is designed to protect the blades.
In comparison with alternative heavy duty planers this model may appear to be over prices however, for your money you get a reliable, durable tool with the Makita brand which always guarantees fantastic quality.
what can you expect in addition to the planer?
You will Find:
* a socket wrench
* a triangular rule
* Double edged high speed blades.
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