Smooth operator

Quick, easy blade changeout and ergonomic design that allows optimal right- or left-handed operation are just two of the Bosch PHO 1500 Electric Planer’s party tricks IF YOUR GOAL is absolutely flat surfaces and precisely chamfered corners, with minimal effort, it’s hard to beat the Bosch PHO 1500 Electric Planer. Design highlights include electronically balanced drum and tungsten carbide blades that are said to be sharper and last 30 per cent longer than conventional hardenedmetal equivalents.

“The PHO 1500 extends the functionality of the planer beyond the traditional woodworking tool,” says Bosch Home and Garden Brand Manager Ninet Bosman.

Its patented Woodrazor blade system allows for quick and easy blade changeout and a combined guidance and cuttingdepth adjustment handle ensures precision and secure guidance. Handle position has been optimised for both left- and right-handed users. An automatically extending parking rest prevents damage to the workpiece or blade when putting the planer down.

The powerful 550-W motor is well up to demanding applications, up to a cutting depth of 1,5 mm. The three integrated V-grooves are ideal for applications such as fitting a window or door, or planing the collar beams on a roof truss. Entire rebates are also easy to make: rebating depth is 8 mm and maximum planing width 82 mm. Removing coatings such as varnish should be effortless.

A chip- clearance blower prevents chip congestion, allowing uninterrupted work. The blower can be connected to a dust bag or vacuum cleaner. PM