Makita 1912B 7.5 Amp 4-3/8-Inch Planer

by Makita

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The Makita 4-3/8-Inch Planer, model 1912B, delivers power, cutting capacity and ease of use in a compact design. It is ideal for professional construction framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking.

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1912B Features CAPACITY - Planes 4-3/8" wide and 1/16" deep CONTROL - Centerline balance with front and rear grips positioned for better control ACCURACY - Precision-machined aluminum base for planing accuracy SPEED - Powerful 7.5 AMP motor and 2-blade cutter head for fast material removal INCLUDES - Sharpening holder, blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule and blade set

Tool Specifications Planing width 4-3/8" Planing depth 1/16" No load speed 16,000 RPM AMPS (115V) 7.5 Overall length 14" Net weight 9.3 lbs.

7.5 AMP Power
The 1912B features a 7.5 AMP motor, with a two-blade cutter head and 16,000 RPM for increased stock removal. The 1912B is equipped with high speed steel planer blades for added performance, and can plane up to 4-3/8 inches wide and 1/16-inch deep in a single pass. The 1912B features all ball bearing construction for longer tool life, and a precision machined aluminum base for accuracy. The 1912B features a compact design at only 14 inches long, and weighs only 9.3 pounds. Ease-of-use features include a V-groove on the front shoe for easy chamfer cutting, with a lock-on button for continuous operation. The centerline balance with D-handle grip is designed for comfortable operation.

Engineered for Framing and Woodworking
The 1912B is engineered for professional construction framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking. The 1912B is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Power Tools
Makita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in home shops.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita 1912B 4-3/8-Inch Planer, sharpening holder, blade gauge assembly, wrench, guide rule and blade set.

Product Description

Precision machined aluminum base and centerline balance with D-handle grip for easy operation. Powerful 7.5 amp motor for superior performance. 2-blade cutter head makes 32,000 cuts per minute for fast stock removal. All ball bearing construction, lock-on button and v-groove on front shoe. Double insulated. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: No.123055-9 sharpening holder, No.123062-2 blade gauge assembly, No.782209-3 socket wrench, No.164371-0 guide rule, No.793008-8 H.S.S. blades. SPECIFICATIONS: 7.5 amps , 4-3/8" planing width, 1/16" planing depth, 16,000 no load RPM. 14" tool length. 9.3 lbs. tool weight.

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Product Details

Product Manual [765kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 9.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YOD3
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1912B
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,202 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #34 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Planers

Customer Reviews

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tymothy Park, builder, October 27, 2002

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Tymothy Park (Genesee, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 1912B 7.5 Amp 4-3/8-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I used a friend's Porter-Cable Model 367 power plane and quickly began to wonder how I got along without a power plane for so many years. I thought I'd get the same model Porter-Cable, but it appears Porter-Cable replaced it with another model. Further, all the reviews I read about Porter-Cable power planes in Amazon.com left me somewhat confused so I thought I'd try Makita, a brand with which I've had good success. I went for the 4 3/8" model because I could true a built-up beam in one pass. When I got the Makita I first noticed the weight difference between it and the Porter-Cable. The Makita is heavier and at first blush seemed better suited for a shop rather than a jobsite (one must always keep in mind bigger might not be better). The next thing I noticed is the drive belt on the Makita is not fully enclosed like the one on the Porter-Cable (I nicked my finger with it, and for a brief second I thought it was the blade that nicked me). Finally, the exhaust port on the Makita dumps out the chips (often plentiful) right next to the air intake for the motor (the Porter-Cable has a two door system that lets you vent the chips to either the right or left side). Despite these short comings I really like the Makita. It's way powerful which I believe calls for the extra weight and compared to, say, a Mag 77 worm drive saw it's a fly weight. It's very smooth in part because you're limited to 1/16" cut, the cutter head turns @ 16000 RPM, and my blades don't yet have any nicks in them. For me the bottom line is how much I use a tool, and it's a rare day that I don't press the Makita into service. Compared to no plane there is no comparison. Compared to muscle powered planes, I think you will wonder why it took you so long to power up. Compared to other powerplanes, well let's say the Makita's flaws are evident (are you listening, Makita), but it's still a way useful tool.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars big, March 29, 2003

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Joseph F. Merz (Sonoma, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 1912B 7.5 Amp 4-3/8-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

it has lots of power ,use it to do 2x4 & 4x4 in one pass .will hog well also .but it is big

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Planer!!, January 30, 2004

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Tim Lawley (Clovis, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 1912B 7.5 Amp 4-3/8-Inch Planer (Tools & Home Improvement)

I needed a good heavy duty planer to scarff 1:8 slope joints in plywood sheets (I build boats). This planer has met all of my expectations. Plenty of power. Accurate cutter depth control. Extremely easy to change/sharpen blades. I would have given it five stars except for the useless chip collection port. Chips and dust dump out right by the motor fan! Small inconvenience though. All in all a very nice tool!