Bosch PHO 1500 06032A4020

Fast electric planer for clean work

Planer Bosch PHO 1500 is very light (only 2.4 kg, it is convenient to work with one hand). It has electronic shaft balancing, so vibrations are almost not felt during operation. A distinctive feature of this model is the high speed of rotation of the engine. Due to its speed, the tool, despite its low power, easily cuts coniferous wood (but with hard wood, such as oak and cedar, there may be problems). The planer has only one knife (this “trick” is typical for almost all Bosch electric planers). But even with one cutting blade, the tool makes a clean surface without scuffs and defects in one pass, which then does not need to be sanded. The outsole has 3 V-grooves for easy edging for precise bevelling.

Wish it was a little better

The motor air intake and the chip ejection port are on the same side. Because of this, dust and pieces of wood can be sucked into the case, clogging the ventilation holes. Therefore, during operation, it is better to connect a good vacuum cleaner to the planer so as not to be distracted by cleaning it. It is also worth noting that the tool is sold without accessories at all (not quite typical for this brand). If you need any accessories for work (such as a longitudinal and angular guide or a quarter sampling depth limiter), then you will have to buy them separately.

"Bosch" for a private master

The Bosch PHO 1500 has a 550W motor (of which 280W is usable power) and the maximum cutting depth is limited to 1.5mm. This is not much at all, and such a tool is most likely not suitable for professional work. But the "green" Bosch is not designed for this. Electric planers of this series are designed for those who work in wood as a hobby and do not work in the workshop full time.