Hitachi P12RA 12-9/32-Inch Planer and 6-1/8-Inch Jointer

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Power Planer/Jointer can produce 20,800 cuts per minute from a 15 Amp motor. A 26 ft./min. automatic feed rate can save you valuable time. There is a four column support system to ensure superior cutting accuracy. A depth gauge with a graduated scale and depth of cut indicator for precise thickness planing. Hitachi Power Tools are backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor. Includes: 2 blade setting gauges, 2 wrenches, box wrench, pulley cover, set planer blade, push block.

Product Details

Product Manual [1.30mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 118.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223K2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: P12RA
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,694 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #30 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Jointers
  • #89 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Planers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Increase the quality of your work, November 26, 2000

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi P12RA 12-9/32-Inch Planer and 6-1/8-Inch Jointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

This machine is pure joy. I bought one to replace my Delta which was an O.K. tool. It doesn't hold a candle to this beauty though. No portable even comes close. In fact , most stationary units wish they could perform this nicely. I've never used a planer or a jointer that produces smoother finishes than this machine. Usually in a combo unit you lose to compromises. Not so here . It has plenty of power to do anything you want to. It runs quieter than some of the other portables I've used. The one piece table is something others should copy in their designs.Since the cutter head is stationary ,it doesn't need a lock. Snipe is almost nonexistent. It makes for some of the smoothest surfaces I have ever produced. Even highly figured hardwoods are no problem if you keep your blades sharp.The height adjustment is the smoothest on the market. Many high end woodworking tools come from Japan and this is no exception. If you are willing to pay the little bit more that this tool commands you will be rewarded by years of precision cutting you won't find anywhere else.

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High End Portable Planer, March 2, 2000

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Tim Runyan (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hitachi P12RA 12-9/32-Inch Planer and 6-1/8-Inch Jointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

The P12R planer is at the high end of the portable planer market. It's better than twice the price of Taiwanese manufactured models. I purchased the Hitachi P12R planer about 18 months ago and it's performed very well. I've run several hundred linear feet of Oak and Maple, many boards at the maximum width, and board thickness as much as 4 inches. All this without significant drag on the motor. I was considering a 15 inch floor model machine, but shop space is an issue. The Hitachi gets the job done and packs away under a worktable. Changing the blades was a big fear, but it couldn't have been easier. Access was easy, the instructions very clear and adjusting the blade height very simple. This machine is worth its price, especially if you value quality tools.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Workshop Wonder, June 25, 2000

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John E. Turner (Madison WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi P12RA 12-9/32-Inch Planer and 6-1/8-Inch Jointer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought the P12R Hitachi Planer in 1994. Without a doubt it is the best planer for the money on the market. I looked at several different models before deciding on the P12R. Besides just looking better than the rest, it has a feature not found on many other planers. The cutterhead remains stationary while the stainless steel planer bed moves up and down on four columns. I think this makes for a much smoother cut, virtually snipe free. I use mine on a regular basis, and after 6 years, have never changed blades. I've never even sharpened the original ones and it still makes exceptional cuts. It does cost a little more than the others, but believe me, it's well worth it.