Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.