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Comparison Makita KP0810 vs DeWALT D26500

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Planing depth 4 mm. Groove selection 25 mm. For right-handers and left-handers. Rubberized handles. Metal gearbox housing. Three grooves for chamfering. Protection against accidental start. Flap shoe. Start button lock. Bilateral knives.
Specs
Power consumption850 W1050 W
Rotation speed16000 rpm13500 rpm
Planing width82 mm82 mm
Planing depth4 mm4 mm
Grooving depth25 mm25 mm
V-grooves33
Knivesdouble sideddouble sided
Dust removalbidirectionalbidirectional
Features
edge guide
parking rest
edge guide
parking rest
General
Power sourcemains (230 V)mains (230 V)
Noise level97 dB90 dB
Power cord length2.5 m
Dimensions290x168x176 mm
Weight3.3 kg4 kg
Added to E-Catalognovember 2013november 2013

Power consumption

The total power consumed by the electric planer during operation. The more powerful the tool, the generally higher its productivity and the better it is suitable for large volumes of work and/or hardwoods. Here, however, it must be taken into account that the effective power (the power supplied by the unit directly to the working tool) is anyway lower than the consumed one, but it is far from always indicated. Therefore, it is quite possible to compare different models with each other precisely in terms of power consumption.

Note that more power means higher electricity consumption, and also, most often, more weight and cost of the tool. Therefore, it does not always make sense to chase the most powerful units. So, for occasional use and small volumes of work, a power of 500-600 W is considered quite sufficient; for regular work on relatively soft wood, 700-800 W is enough, and professional models have a power of more than 1000 W.

Rotation speed

The maximum speed of rotation of the working tool of the electric planer — a drum with knives attached to it. In modern models, this figure is practically never lower than 10,000 rpm (otherwise it is impossible to ensure normal quality of work), and in most cases it is in the range of 11,000 – 17,000 rpm. It is believed that the higher the number of revolutions, the more evenly the workpiece is processed and the smoother the surface is obtained; and the overall speed of work will be higher. On the other hand, a high speed also requires high engine power, especially when working with hardwoods; for such materials, it makes sense to use a low-speed tool — it will provide more efficient power distribution.

Noise level

The maximum noise level produced by the planer during operation. The lower this indicator, the more comfortable the use of the tool, the less inconvenience it creates for both the user and others. Note that the noise level is measured in decibels, and this is not a linear unit — in other words, sounds with a difference of several dB in volume can differ significantly. A few examples for comparison: 75 dB noise is approximately equivalent to a scream, 80 dB is a motorcycle engine, 85 dB is a loud scream, 90 dB is the sound of a freight car moving at a distance of 5-6 m, 95 dB is the noise inside a subway car.

Power cord length

The length of the network cable can tell you how far from the outlet you can operate the device. Therefore, for domestic use, it is more relevant to choose models with a short cord, for construction work or use in production, in the garage a longer cable is better.
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