Bosch 1594K 6.5 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit

This is a great product, especially at the reconditioned price, it works well and leaves an excellent surface, ready for finish.

I needed to plane the edge of a door that was too wide, and this planner worked great. It was easy to use and easy to adjust the depth of the cut.

Like many others, I had problems with getting an even plane. Whether it was the soles, blades, or both, the result was removal of 1/32 deeper on the right side of the workpiece. Even with it set on zero, it would take material off the right side only. I need to perform precision tapered planes with successive passes and this really compounds the problem. Me being the sucker that I am, I returned it and ordered a new one only to get one with the same problem. After contacting Bosch tech service, their only suggestion was to take it to a service center. Sorry, I don't think I should have to take a brand new tool to get serviced. Thankfully Amazon has awesome customer service for returns. Bosch blew it on this one.

I've owned this planer for almost two years, within that time the sole units have never been aligned correctly and the dust chute is constantly clogging. I returned it to Bosch just outside of the warrenty period and they re-aligned the shoe for me without charge, but within a short while it was all over the place again. What a shame, if only Bosch could make their machines as well as they can organise their customer service side of their business.

What I should say is: It is not for a door expert. The planer is great but the bevel guide adjusts in the opposite direction from most "door" planers. This is a problem because if you have the door on a saw horse, you will have to flip the door over to get the bevel going the correct way. Also then your marks would be on the opposite side if you mark on the high side. Otherwise is very nicely made with good features.