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Makita 2012NB
Makita
$549.00 – $649.00
12-inch portable thickness planer with an innovative auto-head-lock that virtually eliminates snipe on every pass. The induction-hardened columns and precise four-post head design deliver accuracy that rivals benchtop models costing twice as much.
9.2
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- The auto-head-lock system has a specific engagement procedure described in the manual; skipping steps can result in head slippage and snipe.
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