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   FastEddie | Apr 28, 2006 08:24pm | #1

   I have a Bosch that I bought 3-4 years ago, and it does well.  Other folks have also spoken well of it.  Mine was made in Switzerland, don't know if it's still from there.

    

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   FastEddie | Apr 28, 2006 08:32pm | #2

   This one, I think.  This is from Amazon, but I bought mine at Lowes.  Personally I would not buy a cordless planer.

   Bosch 3365 5amp Planer
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   List Price: $191.75 Price: $113.99 You Save: $77.76 (41%) Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days. Ships from and sold by Allsparestools. 3 used & new available from $69.95

    

    

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   ksd8531 | Apr 28, 2006 11:26pm | #3

   Thank you FastEddie, this gives me a good place to start!-K

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   JulianTracy | Apr 29, 2006 03:37am | #5

   I sold my corded Bosch planer cause the 18 volt version works just like it. Believe it or not - the dang thing only has one blade!Haven't missed the cord getting in the way yet.Never say never - best part of the Bosch 18 volt kit is that planer. Keep finding uses for this little guy.JT

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   hammer | Apr 29, 2006 12:21am | #4

   I prefer the Hiatachi models. Similiar to the Bosch. but has a lower profile. Not as likely to tip when doing a door edge or whatever.

   The P20SBK3 is on amazon for $114.42 new and also comes with a steel case.

   I agree, can't see this as a cordless, Not as common of a tool as a screwdriver or circular saw.

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4. 
   McDesign | Apr 29, 2006 03:39am | #6

   I love my Makita - had it for 11+ years, the blades are quick to change, not cordless, though.

   Forrest

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   nikkiwood | Apr 29, 2006 04:54am | #7

   I have a Dewalt, which is ok. But the one I have used which I like the best is a Makita.

   Here's the Amazon link:

   http://tinyurl.com/f9bon

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   Jer | Apr 29, 2006 05:03am | #8

   Makita.  Can't kill 'em. 16 years and going strong with constant use.

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   migraine | Apr 29, 2006 05:15am | #9

   I'm on my second makita in 20 years.  Te 1st still works but the second  does all the finish stuff.  The old one is for the stuff with the nails and the cord isn't even close to OSHA approved

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   Fonzie | Apr 29, 2006 10:14pm | #10

   Makita 3 1/4 ebay, carbide blades, excellent.

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   MSA1 | Apr 29, 2006 11:48pm | #11

   I have the Bosch.Its the model one up from the one fasteddie is showing you. I've had no problem with it. I think I paid about $150 for it, and would buy it again in a heartbeat. 

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   frenchy | Apr 30, 2006 12:14am | #12

   ksd8531

    Let me add my Mikita to the growing list of Mikita owners..

    I bought Mikita after talking to thousands of contractors  (I sell equipment to home builders) and hearing from those who had long experiance with Mikita and were happy.

     Just about everybody reccommend whatever brand they had, however I heard the majority of them include Mikita asa brand they'd like to own other than their own..

     It's a little quieter and the blades change easier than other brands, other than durability  quitness and ease of blade change they were all pretty much the same.. the sole exception is that Dewalt makes a planer that has one side open which gives a little added ease of getting right up next to something..  

       Dewalt on the other hand seemed to be the shortest lived..

    

      

10. 
    skyecore | Apr 30, 2006 02:04am | #13

    i'll put my vote in for the bosch. good tool

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    --> measure once / scribble several lines / spend some time figuring out wich scribble / cut the wrong line / get mad

11. 
    Sphere | Apr 30, 2006 03:39am | #14

    First one was a Bosch, clogged incessantly. New one is a DeWalt...all good things are present with it , nice tool.

    Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

    Damm, I miss that stuff

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   KirkG | Apr 30, 2006 07:10am | #15

   Makita here too.

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   Sphere | Apr 30, 2006 07:15am | #16

   Seems nice.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   Damm, I miss that stuff

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    jamar hammer | Apr 30, 2006 08:56am | #17

    hey you know 'MAKITA' is the 'BEST' screw the rest(no I'm not a salesman)

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    jc21 | Apr 30, 2006 08:59am | #18

    Another vote for the Makita N1900B.

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   ronbudgell | Apr 30, 2006 03:29pm | #19

   Mak

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    zorrosdens | May 01, 2006 01:13am | #20

    Makita has the best "feel" in the hand....centered and balanced...Definitely.

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    DougU | May 01, 2006 05:31am | #21

    Another vote for the Makita, I've had mine for 10 years and its still going strong.

    Doug