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The Makita 6-3/4-Inch Planer, model 1806B, delivers power, cutting capacity and ease of use. It is ideal for professional construction framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking.
10.9 AMP PowerThe 1806B features a 10.9 AMP motor, with a two-blade cutter head and 15,000 RPM for increased stock removal. The 1806B is equipped with high-speed steel planer blades for added performance, and can plane up to 6-3/4 inches wide and 1/16-inch deep in a single pass. The 1806B is engineered with a precision machined aluminum base for planning accuracy. The 1806B features a comfortable handle and easy depth settings, and the front and back grips are perfectly aligned for improved comfort. The large, study sole plate is engineered for added stability, with a lock-on button for continuous operation.
Engineered for Framing and Woodworking
The 1806B is engineered for professional construction framing, window and door installation, and fine woodworking. The 1806B is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.
About Makita's Power Tools
Makita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in home shops.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
Makita 1806B 6-3/4-Inch Planer, sharpening holder assembly, wrench, guide rule, triangular rule, blade set and wooden tool case.
Blake B
2025-08-23 18:37:18
Have you ever wanted to hold a bench top planer like a hand tool? Well you can and this is it. For flattening large slabs or timber it’s great. The wooden box is stupid but machine came with great edges on the blades and well adjusted so that was nice.Plenty of power to get through material and depth adjustments are infinite through the range (no detents)
Marcus Hatch
2025-07-23 14:26:57
Using this for a 30 foot wooden boat. The piece you see was part of an epoxy glue up. 2 passed and it is smooth as can be. This is a serious planer at 6.5 inches. Has the power back it up. Typical Makita, very well done.
D. Kiefer
2025-07-20 15:21:33
I struggled with the DeWalt battery-powered planer, which was so bad I returned it and got this instead. This is a beast. It comes in a traditional wooden Japanese carpenter's box, and has all of the accessories you need, including a sharpening jig and adjustment tools. Mine was dead-on right out of the box, no adjustments needed (but check anyway). Very powerful, this makes silky-smooth cuts, even on hardwood with difficult grain directions and knots. The large beds make it easy to work large slabs, and it comes with an angle attachment for edges. Long cord is great. This unit is heavy, so you will get a bit of a workout using it, but once you are working a large piece, it glides beautifully. There is no chip/dust collection, so be prepared to clean up fine shavings inches deep.
L. A. Whitney
2025-07-11 16:05:17
Used this tool for several hours yesterday on long, cypress wood beams. Performed beautifully. Wear ear protection !!!The wooden box that houses the tool and accessories is sturdy, but the interior blocks were dislodged in shipping. I'd say that the shipping package was entirely inappropriate for such a heavy item. Fortunately the tool is tough. I'm positive that the tool was bouncing around loose inside the wooden box - no cushioning or retaining inserts whatsoever. It's lucky for me that the wooden box was not broken.My hope is to find a set of carbide tipped blades for this tool.
ManOnTheStreet
2025-06-28 18:12:17
I bought this machine because it was more affordable than the 12" version. I'm building a timber frame structure consisting mostly of 7"x9" white oak timbers. This unit requires that I make at least two passes to cover the full timber. That hasn't been a problem because of the ability of this tool to feather its cut. Either by simply lifting the tool gradually as you go or by rotating the blade height knob or a combination of both, you can feather the cut to suit your needs. You can achieve very polished cuts with this tool.On the negative side of things, there's only one that drives me nuts. The power cord is long. That's good. However, it's made with the stickiest rubber I've ever seen in a power cord. It will catch on anything near your board. Any nubs, protrusions or splinters, this cord hangs up. Even the end of your board as you're pushing away. It creates such resistance that it forces you to stop (thus putting a burn mark on your board), take one hand off the machine, and reach back to force it off. My cord is showing signs of shredding due to this issue. It once got caught by the blade! Luckily, it didn't engage the actual wire.They provide a small, screw mounted wire at the back corner of the tool to hold the cord away from one edge or the other. I found it to be mostly ineffective. You'll have to either place the cord over your shoulder, have someone follow you while holding the cord out of the way or attach a hook overhead and hang the cord from above. It is VERY annoying. Also, on long timbers, when you walk back to the starting end, be careful to hold the machine away from you (or shut the tool off), otherwise there's a chance the blade's inside corner edge will cut your pants or shirt.The base of the tool is aluminum. It has accumulated a great number of scratches, some deeper than others. I wish the base was more resistant to such abuse. I don't believe it has any negative affects on the performance right now, but possibly in the future.The tool, with a sharp blade, makes wonderful fine shavings (excellent compost material). the exhaust port for those shavings however is an odd shape. Sort of tear drop shaped. I have yet to see any vacuum receptacle available that would fit such an opening. In the beginning I tried making a little flap to reign-in the spray, but it would sometimes clog the opening. I just leave it open now to blow all over the place.The ergonomics are fine. The weight is appropriate. The few negatives were not deal breakers for me. I do like this tool (a lot). It makes an enormous job easy and efficient. I'd buy it again, but I shouldn't have to, it's build quality is very high. Just look at the plywood case it comes packaged in!
WH
2025-06-26 21:46:19
This tool is great for truing up large timbers that are too cumbersome to run over the jointer. Smooth operation and intuitive controls are a plus. A way to direct the chips would be a welcome improvement, but this is a small inconvience. There’s not much on the market that’s comparable. The tool is not cheap, but great if you need the planing capacity.
James Hopkins
2025-06-18 14:35:36
I look at the market and noticed an offering from a competitor for half the price. Knowing this tool will be used in a commercial setting I went with Makita. This tool is well made and worked better than expected. This planer leaves a beautiful finish with little vibration. I'm sure the competitors tool will do the job, just not sure of the longevity. I have used Makita for years and never let me down.
maypole
2025-01-28 11:31:38
Smooth and good power. Very finished surface.Edge guide allowed me to square heavy timber fairly well.Comments about the trigger lock being out of place are unfounded. I had no issues using the trigger lock on-the-fly. Just takes some practice and intentional movement. It is out of the way enough to avoid accidental engagement. Smart & simple design.
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