MAKITA DKP181RTJ 18v 82mm LXT Brushless Planer with 2x5ah Batteries

Cordless Planers are fantastic for woodworkers or on the construction site when you have to shave or shape wood to a smooth, flat finish. One of the most important things to look out for when choosing a planer is the No Load Speed, which tells you how many times the blade(s) with the planer will spin in a minute. You should also check the planning width; this tells you the maximum width the planer can cut in a single pass.  The planning depth will show you how deep each pass can go. It is also worth looking at whether the planer has adjustable cutting speeds and depths. From a safety perspective, it’s always good to know whether the machine you’re considering has a Chip Direction Switch, so you can keep debris away from your face and body

Brushed motors use carbon brushes to transfer power from the fixed part of the motor to the rotor. This creates a reliable and relatively inexpensive motor, but brushed motors do require regular maintenance, in order to either clean the brushes or replace them as they wear out. A brushless motor, by contrast, uses a magnet mounted on the rotor to generate the power and electrical switching to perform the function carried out by the brushes. The additional complexity of the motor’s working means that brushless motors are usually more expensive than brushed.

However, eliminating the brushes also eliminates internal friction and maintenance, meaning that brushless motors offer both increased power and a longer working life. Brushless motors also generate less heat and noise and so, on balance, are considered superior to brushed motors.

The majority of Cordless Planers in our range use 18v batteries, which combine portability with power. With major brands including DeWalt and Makita available, we’re sure to have the right option for you.