Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 3365-46 5 Amp Planer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used this planer primarily on doors in my house. In particular, I've found it long enough to get the start and end of the edge planed without "clipping" the edge. I'm not an expert door-hanger -- but it has easily paid for itself in saved labor costs.
A few words of advice on (interior doors). Plane when your house is MOST humid (usually in the summer) as the doors expand and you want them to close easily when they are most expanded. Be sure to plane an extra 1/64" or so to allow yourself a gap for a primer and at least one if not two finished coats of paint on the side edge of your doors. As for the tops and bottoms, leave them unpainted to allow the wood to dry if they are new doors, otherwise, a matching primer is more than enough and you need not bother with a finish coat of paint. Unless your doors is really badly off, you will not need to re-seat the hardware, but be prepared to if necessary. But before you start, make sure all of your hinge plates are on tight. No use taking a plane to a door if the problem is not the size of the door, but loose hingest. If so, replace the hinge screws with longer ones, and be sure to pre-drill the holes first to prevent cracking the door or jamb wood.
This tool beats hand planing allowing you to complete a door in just a few minutes. It will take you more time to get the door off and remove the hardware than to plane the edges. Adjustments are easy. I found this tool to be almost identical to the Makita planer which I borrowed prior to purchasing this one.

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Product Description:
The Bosch 3365R Factory Reconditioned 3365 3-1/4-inch Planer has a powerful 5-amp motor that is capable of reaching speeds up to 18,000 RPM for extremely fast stock removal. The electonically-counterbalanced single-blade system of this Bosch Planer makes your job easier by automatically alligning blades at the ideal cutting angle to eliminate uneven planing. The 3365 Planer is a great choice since it lets you achieve a smooth finish on a variety of surfaces for seemless results. Features:Electronically-counterbalanced single-blade system reduces drag, provides fast operation and smooth finish and eliminates uneven planing caused by misaligned blades Ratcheting depth knob allows fool-proof setting of depth increments from 0 to 5/64 inches (2.0mm) within one revolution - no need to re-zero the depth Chip ejection switch directs shavings left or right Edge guide fence ensures consistent planing through entire workpiece and has a protective shield that covers the section of blade not in use Lock-off release button helps avoid accidental starts Park rest stand protects blade and workpiece Double insulated, UL listed, complies to OSHAWhat's In The Box:Bosch 3365R 3-1/4-Inch Planer Guide Fence - PA1203 Chip Bag - 2 605 411 035