Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer offers the versatility and power you need for performing a variety of planing functions, from smoothing rough materials to added the finishing, decorative touches to your carpentry work. With its 5.2 Amp, high torque motor and 16,500 revolutions per minute, the planer gives you the perfect amount of power, and its 5/64-inch deep-cutting capacity offers increased performance. The tool is built to last and includes four solid, reversible HSS blades for longer blade life. And with its 5/16-inch rabbeting depth capacity and included chamfering groove, the planer gives you the option of doing beautiful, decorative finish work. Ten positive stops make it easy to perform precise and accurate cuts, while a front depth adjustment handle and lock-on button makes for more comfortable extended use. The 7698K also comes with an edge guide, dust bag, vacuum adapter, hex wrench, and kit box. It is covered by a 2-year warranty.

Product Description

2.8A, 19,000 RPM. Ball and sleeve bearing construction. Cuts 3 1/4'' wide, up to 1/4'' maximum depth of cut. 5/16'' maximum rabbeting capacity. Fine depth adjustment for precise material removal. Chamfering groove for beveling corners. Lock on button for continuous use. Includes reversible high speed steel blades and hex wrench. 2 year home use warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 7.5 x 11.2 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DWJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 7698K
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,060 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #22 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Planers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Value Substitute for Dewalt 680, May 17, 2004

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J. Russell (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used my friends Dewalt 680 planer for a couple of jobs and liked its small size/weight and features. I didn't like its $150 price. So I went looking for and alternative and found this Black and Decker at Sears for $69.99 w/case and extra blades. It looks and performs like the Dewalt but at half the price and w/case, extra blades and wrench(uses dewalt blades), edge guide, dust bag, and vacumn attachment accessories.

The only differences I noticed is the rear shoe is a steel plate instead of cast. The front plate (adjustable for plane depth like Dewalt's) is cast aluminum like dewalt. Also, Dewalt has a
guard lever on its rear shoe that drops down to protect blade when setting planer down on its shoe after use. I actually found
this lever to be a pain when using the Dewalt because it would not always drop down when done with a plane, and it was in the way when you wanted to begin a plane run in the middle of a piece.

I was very impressed with this find and satisfied with this planer and its accessories so far.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good points and bad points, November 19, 2005

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J. DeAre "jdeare" (Wheaton, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently picked this planer up for a small job that involved squaring some pine. It did a good job but the weaknesses of the tool were fairly obvious after only a little use.

Background: I compared this planer to the comparable Ryobi. The Ryobi had a few features the B&D didn't, mainly a "kickstand" to protect the blade when not being used and a dust port that can be switched from left to right. The Ryobi also had a loose front plate, which didn't seem like a good idea to me. So I chose the B&D.

First the good: It did a very good job on the pine I was planing (which involved 4 pieces glued together that needed to be flat on 2 edges). It was very easy to use and the depth adjustment has very positive indents so you know how much you are removing. In general, I was very impressed with the results I got out of the tool.

The bad: I use hand planes a lot, so I naturally wanted to use the front handle on this power planer. Unfortunately, that is also the depth adjustment, and on my second cut I managed to turn it halfway through, making it deeper. I also wanted to use the fence to square the face I was planing. I was successful in this, but the fence is incredibly flimsy (mostly plastic). It may last fine, but I guess I would prefer all metal or at least thicker plastic. Also, I noticed the motor sounded like it was struggling a bit when I went to the deeper cuts. Maybe this is normal, but it seemed like there could be trouble if you try to do the same thing in hardwood. Finally, I can see why other brands include the kickstand (basically a blade guard, so you're not setting the tool on it's blades all the time). I didn't much like the fact that I would be resting the planer on it's blades every time I set it down (you also have to make sure the blades aren't still spinning, although in my own use this was not an issue).

So, basically, this is a tool that works well, but could maybe use a bit of refining. I returned mine, and I'm not sure what I'll replace it with. FWIW, in this price range, I think there's always going to be a bit of compromise, and I think the B&D's weaknesses are easier to live with than the loose front plate on the Ryobi.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great value - nice package!!!, April 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

after looking at the cost/benefits of the various planers out there, i realized that i really didn't need anything too fancy so i got this to get me through a trim job i'm in the middle of. all i can say is wow. for about $70 you get a very smooth running plane that comes equipped with a dust bag that actually works, a vacuum attachment, two extra reversable blades and a case. it comes with a rip fence but it seems pretty hokey and i wouldn't put too much faith in it. the adjustment knob has very nice detents in it that makes setting the depth a breeze. dont be scared away by the cheap price, this is a very good deal.