Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case.

by Makita

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

For straight-finished edges and smooth, accurate cuts, the Makita 3-1/4-inch planer kit is a solid performer. Weighing in at just 5.5 pounds and delivering 4 amps of power, the planer provides a high power-to-weight ratio and offers a no-load speed of 15,000 rpm. Like most Makita tools, the planer is solidly built. It's also double-insulated for operator safety. The long-life, double-edged tungsten carbide miniblades perform 30,000 cuts per minute, and the tool's ball-bearing construction means longer life. A precision-machined aluminum base provides added planing accuracy. And user-friendly features such as a lock-on button (for continuous operation) and easy-to-use depth-adjustment knobs make Makita's planer a good addition to any tool chest. As part of this special package, the planer comes with a heavy-duty, weather-resistant tool bag, perfect for transporting materials to and from the job site. --Carl Thress

Product Details

Product Manual [924kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 10.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JKXJ
• Item model number: N1900BX
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #346,313 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works great after some tuning......, May 27, 2003

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Mr. M (Jefferson, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case. (Tools & Home Improvement)

I would have expected the factory set-up to be better. The blades were not parallel to the base, so I reset the blades with the jig. After resetting the blades (3 times with the same result), I found the jig set the blades 0.015" higher than the rear shoe, hence it would dig in at the end on the board. I had to compensate by shimming under the front of the rear shoe. Works great now.
P.S. The bonus bag is sweet...it's even big enough for my circular saw.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but hard to set, July 12, 2004

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Remodeling in SoCal (Monrovia, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case. (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like this tool but as previously said the jig to set the blades is off. This is critical as is any planer. My planer blades were about 0.5 mm off, above the rear plate,causing snipe at the exit of the cut even with pressure on the rear part of the handle. Rather than shimming the plate ,I chose to adjust the jig. The plastic is cast and is not true.I used a digital caliper and machinist square to mill the plastic base(use sand paper on a glass plate or even the rear plate of the planer) and stop and thru trial and error I was able to get the level correct. The jig setting is too long so the blades mount high with respect to the rear plate. This is an important adjustment and Makita did not do a good job on this.
I also have a hard time with the hard case in trying to fit everything in it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost the best, June 21, 2004

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tungle (so Cal USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita N1900B 3-1/4" Planer Kit with Case. (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like this Makita, it's made in America.
Here are my opinion about it:
pro: solid, strong,double-edged tungsten carbide mini blades make smooth cuts,quick and easy blade changing
con: my only complaint about this is there's no gauge on depth setting dial.
A good tool to buy.