Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Looking at the Makita 2012NB 12" planer and how the features and performance compare to the other portable and full size planers I've used. This one doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but makes a solid shop planer.

Makita 12 inch planer amzn.to/3Ssgchz (Amazon)

Makita 2012NB thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/X4W494 (Home Depot)

Dust Shroud thehomedepotcreator.pxf.io/0G2GKP

Makita light duty gloves (recommended!) amzn.to/3R2e0ge

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Chapters
0:00 Intro to Makita 2012 NB
0:17 Sound Check Makita 2012NB
0:47 What's include with Makita 12" Planer
2:05 Dust shroud details Makita 12 inch planer
2:43 Onboard tool kit
2:58 Build Quality Makita Planer
3:17 Material removal gauge and depth bumper
3:41 Max depth of cut
3:57 General features and controls Makita 2012 NB Planer
4:17 Planing demo Makita 2012 NB
4:50 Dust collection results
4:58 Slug Trails and Finish Quality Makita 2012 NB planer
5:16 One standout feature: Height adjustment crank
5:36 Tearout and Snipe on Makita Planer
5:52 Conclusion on Makita 2012NB planer

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