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   Sphere | Feb 14, 2007 06:45pm | #1

   Bad choice, it will clog up with shavings like to no end. I had one that I even cut off the chute, still no chip ejection worth a damm.

   Get ye a Dwalt.

    

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   JulianTracy | Feb 14, 2007 08:30pm | #3

   All of the other power planers I checked out had the same narrow opening above the blades.My Bosch cordless and the corded model before mostly only clog up if you are trying to use them with plywood or trying to plane against the grain.You might check out CPO Bosch - alot of folks reccomend them, and normally their prices are nothing to look at, but they currently have the top model Bosch corded planer on sale for $129 or $139 I think - It retails for closer to $160 most places.JT

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   IMERC | Feb 15, 2007 11:32am | #9

   one thing I've noticed is if the chip redirect chute's lever isn't all the way over the unit is prone to clog..Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   retiree | Feb 14, 2007 07:33pm | #2

   I've got the Bosch and I love it. Never had a problem with ejecting the chips. It even allows you to change sides for the ejection by just flipping a lever. Blades are easy to change.

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   MSA1 | Feb 14, 2007 11:02pm | #4

   I've got the bigger of the two Bosch (I dont remember the model No.). Its the one that can eject chips on either side. I have to second the plugging of the ejector. Its good for small stuff, but when I really need to throw some chips.....i'm constantly clearing jams.

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   IMERC | Feb 14, 2007 11:46pm | #5

   ditto the the good stuff...

   it will clog if you try to hog out wet and splitery...

   cloging more times than not is the fault of the operator.... 

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!! What a Ride!
   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   nikkiwood | Feb 15, 2007 12:39am | #6

   You might also want to look at the Makita. I've never had a problem with clogs, but it does really spew the chips around:

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   andybuildz | Feb 20, 2007 06:03pm | #20

   Me 2...Makita. Had mine for yearssssssss and never a days problem with it! Can't believe how long the cord it came with is.

    

    

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   kayaker | Feb 15, 2007 03:21am | #7

   I've got the bigger of the two Bosch (I dont remember the model No.). Its the one that can eject chips on either side. I have to second the plugging of the ejector. Its good for small stuff, but when I really need to throw some chips.....i'm constantly clearing jams.

   That is the one I have but no problems with cloging.  Boy that planer runs smooth

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   CAGIV | Feb 15, 2007 04:10am | #8

   I bought one several years ago and have never had a problem with it.  Replacement knives are locally available and reasonably priced.

    

   

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   McDesign | Feb 15, 2007 03:11pm | #10

   I'll agree with nikkiwood - I like my Makita.  In our old house, we actually power plane the floors first to get the brown paint off before sanding.  I rigged a vacuum attachment, and it work great.  It's seen a lot of heavy use in 12-14 years, and all I've ever replaced is the drive belt (twice).

   Forrest

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   Reg | Feb 16, 2007 05:46pm | #11

   Thanks for the input. With renovation work, I suspect that having a vacuum attachment to control chips and dust is important. That may be the ultimate deciding factor.

   Randy

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   rick12 | Feb 16, 2007 06:40pm | #12

   Makita. A diy, I have had mine for at least 15 yrs. No replaced parts. No problems.

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   reinvent | Feb 20, 2007 05:48pm | #19

   I have the same model most are recommending and I like it a lot. A vacuum goes a long way to preventing clogs. Also makes things a a LOT LESS messy. Get one that is tool activated. BTW this is a good deal. Must mean Bosch is about to roll out a new model.http://bosch.cpotools.com/planers/1594k.htmlhttp://bosch.cpotools.com/other_tools_and_equipment/airsweep-_vacuum/3931a-rt.html

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   rez | Feb 16, 2007 07:23pm | #13

    

   In our old house, we actually power plane the floors first to get the brown paint off before sanding.

   That is interesting. Could you elaborate on how that is done?

   I take it you search well for any exposed fasteners before beginning and set the depth to just enough to skim the paint off? 

    

    

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   McDesign | Feb 17, 2007 01:52am | #14

   It works pretty well - we had to do something; brown porch paint and heart pine instantly turned into a gummy mess even with the biggest drum sander and paper with boulders in it.

   So -

   Go over on hands and knees; set all nails down.  Set the planer pretty shallow, and it helps if you grind the sharp corners off the blades to not leave tracks.  Shallow enough, and the first pass "pings" on a nail and you can set it before it wrecks the blades.

   It worked for us, because our floors had never even been sanded, and were relatively thick.

   No joke, each 15'x15' room made 35-40 gallons of fluffy, painty shavings and dust.

   Sanding was then pretty straightforward, no diagonal passes needed, and could start with the equivalent of 80 grit.

   This process probably doesn't save time, but it saves $$ in paper.  Perfect for homeowners.

   Forrest - glad that's over!

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   rez | Feb 17, 2007 02:30am | #15

   I've got a 15x20 coming up someday but the paint is so spotty and worn I'm thinking I should be able to get away with a sanding, but it's good to know in the event. Thanks

    

   be hoping it's not an event

    

   is today Saturday?

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   steve | Feb 17, 2007 04:47am | #16

   i gotta frued, use it for scribing anything and everything, planed a 1/4 inch of a door yesterday, no prob, 6 or 7 passes

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   Sancho | Feb 18, 2007 08:13pm | #17

   I got a PC. Its ok but if ,does what I need it to do.But if I had to do it all over again I get the mak 

                

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   alrightythen | Feb 20, 2007 04:04pm | #18

   I'm happy with my freud as well. the foot in the back is both a pain and a life saver. you have to get used to it being there as you start your work. sometimes it gets caught up. but it is great to have, when you set the planer down you don't have to wait for it to stop spinning.

   I do wish that the adjustment knob was marked in imperial, but really it has never been a problem, I'm always setting it by feel anyway.

   chip ejection is great, I don't think I've ever clogged it once. I also rigged up a "wind sock" type bag for mass collection that is a lot easier tham dragging a vacuum hose around.