Bosch 1594K 6.5 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit
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Manufacturer: BoschModel: 1594K
Product features:
- 3-1/4-inch planer kit with 2-blade system, chip ejection switch, and ratcheting depth knob
- 6-1/2 amp motor delivers 16,500 rpm; easy-to-adjust bevel fence; spring-loaded park rest stand
- Durable micrograin carbide blades
- Includes planer, bevel guide fence, blade wrench, chip bag, and case
- 11-1/8-inch shoe length; 6 pounds; 1-year warranty
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Description of Bosch 1594K 6.5 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit
Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Features: Features versatile 2-blade system equipped with Bosch Woodrazor micrograin carbide blades Can be converted for use with large high-speed steel blades (optional accessories required). Powerful 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM For fast stock removal and a smooth finish Versatile 2-blade system equipped with Bosch WoodrazorTM micrograin carbide blades Woodrazors last up to 30% longer than standard carbide blades and resist fractures from nail and staple strikes Ratcheting Depth Knob Allows fool-proof setting of depth increments from 0" to 3/32" (2.6mm) within one revolution, so there is no need to re-zero the depth. Makes deep cuts in one pass. Chip Ejection Switch Directs shavings left or right Bevel Guide Fence Ensures consistent planing from 0 to 45 through entire workpiece. A protective shield covers the section of blade not in use. Spring-Loaded Park Rest Stand Protects blade and workpiece; special shape allows easy start-up in middle of workpiece Ambidextrous Lock-off Release Button Helps avoid accidental starts Can be converted for use with large high-speed steel blades (optional accessories required). Double insulated, UL listed, complies with OSHA Includes: Woodrazor Blades (2) -- PA1202 Chip Bag -- 2 605 411 035 Bevel Guide Fence -- 2 607 001 077 Blade Wrench -- 1 907 950 025 Carrying Case -- 2 609 100 187 Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Specifications: Model Number 1594K AmpThis well-designed planer offers fast stock removal and the smoothest finish--exactly what we expected from Bosch. The powerful 6.5 amp motor runs the versatile two-blade Woodrazor system at 16,500 rpm with a protective shield that covers the section of blade that's not in use. The fence itself deserves applause--bevels are accurate and easy to adjust. We love the chip ejection as well. Too many times, we've tried tools with an exhaust system that might as well not be there, but this one actually moves the removed stock and it's multidirectional! Deep cuts are possible in just one pass without bogging or chatter. There's even a spring-loaded park rest stand that protects blade and workpiece. The saw is a special shape that allows easy start-up in the middle of a workpiece. Accidental starts are a thing of the past because of the lock-off release button. Bosch thought of everything; we're impressed. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Bosch 1594K 6.5 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit
Customer Review: Excellent Power Planer, Review plus some tips...
Summary: 5 Stars
Typically, I use a power planer for installing doors, surfacing boards that are too large for a stationary planer and sometimes for removing finishes. This tool excels at all of those tasks.
Bosch blades are the best I have found. Blade-change is easy and fast with no alignment problems.
While considering a new planer, I also tried the Festool planers. There are three advantages to the Festool planers:
1- Slightly better dust collection. I have to give this to Festool... They always consider dust-collection in their designs.
2- Micro adjustment of cutting-depth.
3- The ability to cut rabbets.
The dust collection advantage was too small to justify the grossly higher price. This Bosch tool adapts to my cheap shop-vac and removes dust 95% as well as the Festool.
I do not need the super-precise depth-of-cut feature because I use tape shims on the front sole of this planer. That is fast, secure, cheap and often more accurate than mechanical-adjustments.
Although the ability to cut rabbets is nifty, I always do that with a router or a hand-plane.
So, none of those features was enough to justify the MUCH higher expense of Festool planers.
After reading other reviews I must respond to two negative comments.
One reviewer pointed out that the fence leaves something to be desired. I agree, this fence is not perfect. But I have never used these types of fences "as-is." All the professionals I know attach a wood or MDF face to these types of fences, to prevent marring the work. Then we shim the face with tape for a nearly perfect 90-degrees: + / - .001". That is plenty accurate enough, even for fine cabinet-work. It is more reliable and secure than any mechanical adjustment mechanism.
Another reviewer claimed his planer had misaligned sole-plates so that it made concave cuts.
...That is impossible.
Concave-cutting can only be caused by improper technique.
It IS a bit tricky to use power planers at first. They do NOT operate on the same principle as hand-planes. The front sole is elevated above the rear sole. So you must start the cut with the front sole registered to the work, then immediately place the weight on the rear sole so that the cutter-head and blade register to the freshly-flattened surface. (Like a jointer, only upside-down and backwards.)
So it is easy to understand how a neophyte who does not understand the tool might make that mistake. A long time ago, I made the same mistake and ruined an expensive door.
Holding the tool with the weight on the front sole will ALWAYS cause gouging, even with a "perfect" planer.
When neophytes blame the tool for their misunderstanding, I feel obligated to help others learn and make an informed decision. Please do not assume I am "haughty" or a "know-it-all" for pointing this out. As admitted, I too made this mistake the first time I used a power planer.
Over three years of owning it and countless successful projects, I have been very satisfied with this Bosch planer.
It cuts well, and with a sound understanding and good technique, it cuts just as well as the more expensive Festool.
It is smooth, vibration-free and makes precision-surfacing a dream.
Props to Festool for great dust-control, rabbeting feature, micro-adjustment and generally great engineering. I admire Festool, and if price were no object, I'd buy one of every product they make.
For this practical old-pro, the Bosch planer is a much better deal.
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