Bosch PL1632 3-1/4" Planer

Features

• Powerful planer with 6.5 Amp rating and 16,500 RPM speed for fast stock removal and smooth finish in soft and hard woods
• Dual-mount guide fence with protective shield for steady planing of door edges with plastic overshoe to prevent marring of door face
• First-ever power planer to have ambidextrous "lock-off" release button to help avoid accidental starts, plus a lock-on button for extended operation
• Spring-loaded stand elevates tool to protect blade and tool resting spot; special shape allows easy entry in middle of workpiece
• Ball-joint cord swivel for enhanced ease of positioning the tool and cord and for cord durability
• Ratcheting depth knob allows fool-proof setting of depth increments from 0 to 1/16 In. (1.6 mm) within one revolution, eliminating the need to re-zero the depth
• Aluminum front and rear shoes precision-machined together after assembly to ensure accuracy
• Equipped with reversible Bosch Woodrazor® Micrograin mini carbide blade, which resists fractures from nail and staple strikes and lasts up to two times longer on PL1632 than standard carbide blades on other planers
• Electronically-counterbalanced single-blade system automatically positions blade at ideal cutting angle eliminates uneven planing caused by misaligned blades, reduces drag, and provides fast operation and smooth finish
• Separate inch and metric depth scales for easy setting of planing depth
• Machined groove for chamfering
• Optimally-angled handle for forward motion of tool with soft grip for comfort
• Poly micro V drive belt provides enhanced belt durability