Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we take a detailed look at the Makita DKP180, an 18V LXT cordless planer that has been around for years but is still widely used on job sites and in workshops. I’ll walk through its key features, weight, technical specifications, and then put it to work in a real-world planing test.
Having used this planer personally for several years, I’ll also share some reliable long-term Pros & Cons, as well as how it compares to more modern brushless models.
Whether you're considering buying this tool second-hand, adding a planer to your 18V LXT kit, or looking for honest real-world performance — this review should help you make the right decision.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Looking closer (close-up tool inspection)
2:36 – Weighing
3:09 – Discussing technical details
6:01 – Practical test
8:14 – Pros and Cons
9:05 – Final thoughts (Outro)
If you enjoy real-world tool reviews with clear technical breakdowns, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts:
Are you still using a brushed planer, or have you switched to brushless models?
#Makita #DKP180 #MakitaDKP180 #CordlessPlaner #MakitaLXT #WoodworkingTools #PlanerReview #CarpentryTools #ToolReview #18VLXT #MakitaPlaner #Woodworking
In this video we take a detailed look at the Makita DKP180, an 18V LXT cordless planer that has been around for years but is still widely used on job sites and in workshops. I’ll walk through its key features, weight, technical specifications, and then put it to work in a real-world planing test.
Having used this planer personally for several years, I’ll also share some reliable long-term Pros & Cons, as well as how it compares to more modern brushless models.
Whether you're considering buying this tool second-hand, adding a planer to your 18V LXT kit, or looking for honest real-world performance — this review should help you make the right decision.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Looking closer (close-up tool inspection)
2:36 – Weighing
3:09 – Discussing technical details
6:01 – Practical test
8:14 – Pros and Cons
9:05 – Final thoughts (Outro)
If you enjoy real-world tool reviews with clear technical breakdowns, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts:
Are you still using a brushed planer, or have you switched to brushless models?
#Makita #DKP180 #MakitaDKP180 #CordlessPlaner #MakitaLXT #WoodworkingTools #PlanerReview #CarpentryTools #ToolReview #18VLXT #MakitaPlaner #Woodworking
