Phiolent Professional R3-82

Fiolent brand power tools are known in the east european market and abroad for their combination of affordability with versatility and quality. The $100 R3-82 planer is a powerful device for frequent and extended work.

Reliable and powerful

The tool belongs to the professional class, as indicated by the inscription on the case. Not critical weight, 4 kg, and the absence of rubberized elements on the handle have almost no effect on the convenience of work. The body plastic is rough, pleasant to the touch, and most importantly, very durable, so it is extremely difficult to get a chip if handled carelessly. The only drawback in terms of ergonomics is the lack of a dust bag in the kit.

Pro Processing

The electric planer is equipped with double-sided knives rotating at a speed of 15,000 rpm. The manufacturer emphasizes that Bosch and Leitz knives, one of the best on the market, are also suitable for his brainchild, so you don’t have to worry about the quality of processing. The planer handles with wood species of any hardness, but the width of its working area is standard — 82 mm, despite its professional status. As, however, and all functionality. There is one V-groove for facing, the planing depth is adjustable up to 3 mm in 0.5 mm increments, the quarter can be cut by 13 mm.

Summing up, we can say that the Phiolent R3-82 has no advantages over models in a similar price range, except for high engine power. It is worth buying if you often deal with hard wood, otherwise you can get by with a more convenient and cheaper model, for example, Stanley STPP7502.