Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market uses disposable double edge blades. Quietest 83dB planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Rated RPM 8,500, Noise Level dB 83, Cutting Width in. 12. Large table extensions to support the workpiece
Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job-site. Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market uses disposable double edge blades. Quietest 83dB planer in its class. 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability. Rated RPM 8,500, Noise Level dB 83, Cutting Width in. 12. Large table extensions to support the workpiece Fully adjustable depth stop for repeat cuts LED light indicates that the planer is plugged into the power source Large and easy to operate paddle on/off switch Disposable double edge planThe Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita’s exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance.
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2012NB FeaturesPERFORMANCE – Interna-Lok automated head clamp eliminates snipeCAPACITY – Planes up to 12″ wide, 1/8″ deep and 6-3/32″ thickACCURACY – Adjustable depth stop for repeated cutsEFFICIENCY – Fast and easy blade changesINCLUDES – Blade set, magnetic holders, wrenches and tool box
Tool Specifications
Cutting Capacity: Width12″Cutting Capacity: Depth1/8″Cutting Capacity: Thickness6-3/32″No. of knives2Table Size13″ x 30-3/8″
(W x L)No Load Speed8,500 RPMAMPS15.0Size (W x H x L)19-1/64″ x
30-3/8″ x
15-25/32″15 AMP Power and Quieter Operation
The 2012NB features a 15 AMP motor with a no-load speed of 8,500 RPM and the quietest (83 dB) operation in its class. It has a four-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability, with large table extensions to support the work piece and fully adjustable depth stops for repeat cuts. The 2012NB has a feed rate of 28 feet-per-minute, with an easily-adjusted cutting depth setting for precision planning (maximum thickness: 6-3/32 inches).
Ease-of-Use Features
The 2012NB is compact and lightweight for easy transport to the job site. The 2012NB has faster and easier blade changes, and uses disposable double-edge planer blades. The L.E.D. light indicates that the planer is plugged into the power source, and the large paddle on/off switch is easy to operate. The 2012NB also has a detachable tool box for storage of the standard equipment. An optional dust hood enables a dust collection system to be connected to the planer.
Engineered for Finish Woodworking
The 2012NB is engineered for finish woodworking, and is ideal for cabinets, closets, staircase, furniture, and more. The 2012NB is just another example of Makita’s commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita’s Interna-Lok automated head clamp
The Makita 12-Inch Portable Planer delivers portability and productivity with a compact design, quieter operation, and faster, easier blade changes. The 2012NB features Makita’s exclusive Interna-Lok automated head clamp to eliminate snipe for improved planning performance.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What’s in the Box
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer, planer blade set, two magnetic holders, wrenches, and tool box.
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Three (NOW SEVEN!) years and running great! I am a professional remodeler and in the past five years I have burnt out three Delta planers. Twice, the feed rollers gave up and the last one apparently suffered a major internal failure. I have had the Makita now for two months and it has been flawless as I would expect. We plane some tough stuff like Ipe so we definitely give these things a workout. If it is still flawless in a year, I will give it a fifth star. I appreciate the ergonomics of this well, thought out machine. I am glad that Makita has eliminated a cutterhead lock. I personally couldn’t care less about “snipe”, of which this machine creates very little. We plane long and then cut to size on the miter saw. Don’t you? I do have one question …, is there any reason why I can’t buy replacement blades online?Okay, so I’m a year late, this is one VERY good planer! It continues to perform like new, with only blade changes. I have it hooked up in my shop and have run hundreds of feet of maple, pine, poplar,…
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