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Feb 10, 2026 - 01:39 PM
Planing width determines how wide a board or workpiece you can plane in a single pass, making it a crucial consideration based on your typical projects. Wider planing widths are ideal for large timber or surface preparation, reducing the number of passes and saving time, while narrower widths allow for finer control and are better for small or detailed work. Available options range from specialized widths like the 55mm (about 2-1/8") on the Edge Lipping Planer Virutex CE53S for edge work, to mid-range 3-1/4" widths found in the Makita KP0800K and Makita XPK01Z, up to a generous 12-1/4" on the Makita KP312 for large beams or panels. With this range, you can select a planer that matches your specific needs, whether it's for furniture edges, general carpentry, or heavy-duty timber work.
