Just like the other cordless planers on my list, this tool doesn’t come with batteries or a charger. Ryobi’s 18V battery powers the cutting head up to a reasonable 11,000 rpm. It’s not the fastest but should be adequate for most DIY jobs. The tool has an adjustable depth cut from 0 – 1.6 mm and a planing width of 82mm. There’s one thing you can count on in woodworking- if the tool is loud, spins fast and removes a lot of material, there’s going to be a lot of sawdust. It goes everywhere and gets into everything, so having an effective way to remove this stuff is vital. This must be one of the best affordable cordless electric planers available right now. Compared with the DeWalt DCP580N it’s affordable for even casual DIYers. The large 710 Watt motor spins up the single cutting blade to an impressive 18,000 rpm. You can adjust the planing depth down to 2.6mm. The spring-loaded “parking foot” keeps the fixed rear shoe up off the workpiece. This helps to avoid taking chunks out of your workbench when you put it down.

You can certainly go for a cordless electric planer too, although speed can be somewhat slower for these (10,000-15,000rpm). You’re unable to change the side that the chips eject from. Compare it to the Bosch GHO 26-82D and it feels limited, especially if you’re left handed. Also, look for reversible planer blades with a sharp edge on both sides that can be flipped through 180° for longer life. The GHO 18V-LI Professional cordless planer delivers impressive performance in the 18 V category. It features a continuously adjustable depth-of-cutting setting of up to 1.6 mm, enabling fast, uninterrupted work progress. The planer is fitted with ultra-sharp and durable carbide reversible blades, producing high- quality, accurate surface results. Its lightweight design ensures easy, comfortable handling. Equipment & Application

For a relatively inexpensive planer, the cutting depth is impressive. It can cut 0.4 mm more per pass compared to the Bosch GHO 26-82D. It’s a powerful bit of kit. Compared with the Makita KP0800, Ryobi include a dust bag with the price. It means you can get to work straight away without ruining the carpets. Like almost all Ryobi tools, the construction is almost all plastic. I’m sure it’ll last well but compared with the metal parts on the DeWalt DCP580N it feels a bit cheap.

The electric brake is a brilliant safety feature. It does away with dangerous run-on that can cause accidents and gouge the workpiece. Making use of a powerful brushless motor, you can get up to 15,000 rpm from the cutting blades. It really squeezes out every last drop of torque, and all without needing to change brushes. The rubberised handle is comfortable and helps to keep your hand at the optimum working angle. A ny power planer should feel comfortable to hold and use. They typically weigh between 2.5 and 3kg. The 550 Watt motor spins up the single cutting blade to an impressive 19,500 rpm and you can plane up to 1.5mm per pass. There’s a “parking rest” on the rear shoe to avoid damaging the workbench as well. Just like the “blue” professional Bosch planer, there’s just one Woodrazor cutting blade to worry about. Adjusting it with the included hex key is a simple operation. Fitted with ultra-sharp, durable carbide reversible blades for high-quality, accurate surface resultsVH1635A (by means of anti-static adapter included with that hose), VAC008, and most other 35 mm anti-static hoses Compared with the Makita KP0800’s metal motor housing, the Ryobi feels quite plastic. It’s tough plastic, but I prefer the durability that comes with steel. Forming part of Bosch’s “green” line of DIY level tools, the PHO 1500 is a formidable bit of kit. It won’t take as much of a bite out of your wallet either. Planing and rebate depths are features you should definitely factor in when choosing an electric planer. The best cordless and electric planers have a planning depth per pass of around 2-3mm and a maximum rebate depth of 9-12mm.

The two-sided chip ejection is great for left-handed users, or when your vacuum system is on the other side of the tool. The adjustable fence is sturdy and will help you cut rebates accurately. You can cut them down to an impressive 12mm as well, which is impressive.At 2.4kg it’s one of the lighter electric planers on my list. That makes it easy to use, even with one of Einhell’s high Ah batteries plugged in. The double edged carbide blades let you work for longer without needing to re-sharpen. When one side gets blunt or chipped, just switch it around. It can cut up to 2mm per pass in softwood and up to 1mm in hardwood. There’s a cutting width of 82mm and a maximum rebate depth of 9mm. It also has a 0.1mm increment depth adjustment, controlled by a chunky front dial that doubles up as a grippy handle.