Bosch 53518 3-1/4-Inch 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Hand-Held Planer | 
| Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $431.00
Buy New: $275.99
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Seller: acehardwareoutlet
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 72133
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.9
Dimensions (in): 18.7 x 11.7 x 9.8
MPN: 53518
Model: 53518
UPC: 402730001089
EAN: 0000346324471
ASIN: B0000719VY
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | The only full size cordless planer on the market - full 3-1/4" width, depth adjustable to 1/16" | | • | Exclusive Bosch Woodrazor micrograin blades last Up to 30% longer than standard carbide blades | | • | Electronically balanced single-blade design reduces drag for a longer run time | | • | Chip ejection to either the left or right side as needed | | • | Ratcheting depth knob - allows depth increments from 0 - 1/16" in one revolution " |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
If Bosch has their way, a day will soon come when a full-featured powerful cordless option will be available for any tool a worker needs. This planer is one such example. It's a full-sized and feature-packed cordless version of Bosch's popular corded planer. It offers a 3-1/4-inch planing width and is depth adjustable to 1/16 of an inch. The 18-volt motor spins the blades at 13,000 rpm. The planer uses a ratcheting depth knob for quick and simple adjustments, and in a system unique to Bosch planers, chip ejection can go to the left or the right as needed. It has an electronically balanced single-blade design to reduce drag for a longer run time and smooth finish. While this planer does offer plenty of power, cut capacity, and a full feature set, the battery makes it a bit heavier than its corded cousin (which can actually add to the tool's stability in use) and the handle position is more forward and on top of the tool to accommodate the battery at the back. This model comes with one battery, a one-hour charger, a chip and dust collection bag, and a carrying bag. --Brian Trinen
Product Description
"BOSCH POWER TOOLS" CORDLESS PLANER
Voltage: 18.00 VAC
Planing Depth: 1/16"
Planing Width: 0 in [Min], 3 1/4 in [Max]
Speed: 13000 rpm
Length: 13"
Includes 2.0A-h Battery, 1-Hour Charger, (2) Woodrazor® Blades, Stop Bracket, Chip Bag, arrying Bag.
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| Customer Reviews:
after 5 years of professional use...still excellent June 6, 2008
datadave
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this and the jigsaw (both battery and not) are the best of the line in practicality. I use them both constantly.
The blades seem to last for ever and easily switched. And batteries are now on sale cheap here at Amazon (about 40 bucks which is unheard of for 18 volt nicad boschs)
only criticisms are wishes: more rabbiting clearence on one side or the other...but does get down about 3/16's or so. And better chip clearance. Deeper cuts always clog up on both cabled and cordless models. As on the belt sanders, Bosch seems to have a hard time engineering good dust and chip expulsion w/o vacuum (and even w/ vacuum assistance). Also the reversible direction of chip expulsion is a great feature Left or right...but hte plastic turning tube/selector eventually will break as it's always stiff to turn. All the pro's seem to have their's broken as my finally did after 4 yrs.
Otherwise still going strong! No one else seems to offer this sort of product and Bosch is the best in jigsaws and hand planers (except for the minor problems mentioned above.)
Totally Excellent!!!!!! July 17, 2007
Doug Smith
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A great addition to your Bosch tool line up. Works great and has plenty of power and controls to do a nice job.
The best. March 10, 2007
Brent Hawes
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I use this planer professionally every day. It has changed everything I install for the better. I have tried other brands, and some were O.K. , but the factor that really makes this one the King is the left or right quick change discharge. This makes a huge difference to me in ease of use in the many situations I face, and no other brand offers it. All features and functions are a delight, even the blade change.
 de-plane de-plane! November 12, 2004
K. R. mcmahon (Charlotte, NC USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
any time you have a quick plane job, this is the tool. Several times a week I have a door that just needs a little of the top or side. you can put the bag on the planer bring it into the house plane the top or side and you are done with the job. obvisously some door have to come off the hindges, and this will still save time over cords. however, if you have a need for a lot of planeing either have several batteries on hand or use your electrical one. I bought this planer in a kit which is the best way to go.
POWERHOUSE PLANER, AWESOME December 2, 2003
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
THIS PLANER FEELS AND RUNS AS IF IT IS PLUGGED INTO A POWER OUTLET. IT HAS LOTS OF TORQUE AND IS AS SMOOTH AS ANY CORDED PLANER I HAVE EVER USED. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS TOOL, I WOULD SUGGEST GETTING IT AND THE CORDLESS JIGSAW AS WELL. THEY HAVE REPLACE MY CORDED ONES, AND WORK BETTER THAN I HAD EVER EXPECTED. I AM A CARPENTER BY TRADE, AND HAVE USED MANY NAME BRAND TOOLS, BOTH ROUGH AND FINISH TOOLS. THIS PLANER KICKS BUTT.
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