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title: "Makita 2012NB 12\" Portable Planer"
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# 28 kg lightweight portability 83 dB ultra-quiet operation 12" cutting width Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** KSh534898
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Plan smarter, plane quieter, and stay unstoppable with Makita’s pro-grade 12" powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer by makita
- **How much does it cost?** KSh534898 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/2569123-makita-2012nb-12-portable-planer)

## Best For

- makita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Swift Blade Swaps:** Industry-leading fast, tool-free blade change system keeps you moving with zero downtime.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** At just 83 dB, work comfortably without the usual noise fatigue—focus on your craft, not the racket.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** 4-post design with diagonal cross supports ensures flawless, vibration-free planing every time.
- • **Extended Work Support:** Large table extensions provide superior support for longer boards, reducing snipe and improving finish.
- • **Effortless Portability:** Compact and lightweight design lets you take precision planing anywhere the job demands.

## Overview

The Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer combines professional-grade durability with user-centric features like ultra-quiet 83 dB operation, a lightweight 28 kg frame for easy transport, and the fastest blade change system in its class. Engineered with a stable 4-post design and large table extensions, it delivers smooth, precise finishes on a variety of hardwoods and composites. Trusted by pros for over two decades, this planer is built to outlast and outperform, making it the ultimate tool for millennial managers who demand efficiency, reliability, and quiet power on every jobsite.

## Description

Makita - 12 Port Planer Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp (2012NB)

Review: I'd give it six stars if desertcart let me. - I am a professional remodeler and in the past five years I have burnt out three Delta planers. Twice, the feed rollers gave up and the last one apparently suffered a major internal failure. I have had the Makita now for two months and it has been flawless as I would expect. We plane some tough stuff like Ipe so we definitely give these things a workout. If it is still flawless in a year, I will give it a fifth star. I appreciate the ergonomics of this well, thought out machine. I am glad that Makita has eliminated a cutterhead lock. I personally couldn't care less about snipe, of which this machine creates very little. We plane long and then cut to size on the miter saw. Don't you? Okay, so I'm a year late, this is one VERY good planer! It continues to perform like new, with only blade changes. I have it hooked up in my shop and have run hundreds of feet of maple, pine, poplar, Ipe, oak, even plywood and MDF. It just does its thing. Very uneventful, I like that. That's what I pay for. The only downside is that it makes justifying a 15" Powermatic planer difficult! So here were are now, its 2004 and the little bugger just keeps going! I may never get that new planer. What can I say, after..... I don't know, five or six thousand feet of various hardwoods, no changes to date! See you next year! What can I say? Late again! So here we are almost eight years later and the little SOB just keeps running! New blades, vacuum occasionally, lube the posts if I think of it and it just keeps going. If it ever dies, I'll let you know! NEW FOR 2017! I bought this planer on August 14, 2001. That was almost 16 years ago. I'm starting to think this thing may outlive me! It just keeps working. I may store it in an unheated shop for a couple of months, then take it out and run it non stop for a week straight. Last summer we upped the ante and ran a few thousand feet o Azek through it. Now first of all..... what a miserable material to work with. Floppy, every cut is a new experience in static electricity, it seems very abrasive and seems to take the edge off of any saw blade, router bit or whatnot. Oh, did I mention the material is razor sharp? 35 years of construction, my hands are plenty tough, take it from me, masks and gloves are a must. That being said Azek and similar products seem to be a good material for exterior trim. Time will tell. So the procedure with Azek on a job site is to use the dust hood attached to a shop vac and that makes it tolerable. No complaints, just change the blades, blow it out once in a while and it keeps going. Definitely five stars! See you in a few years! So here we are in 2021. I bought this in August of 2001 so we are not quite at the 20 year mark yet. That being said, no issues. I continue to use this planer commercially and in all types of conditions. Hot, cold, inside & out. From Azek (ugh!) to Ipe and everything in-between, It just keeps running. Throw on new blades and away it goes. I'm starting to think it might outlive me! Helpful hint: I apply black ink via sharpie to the underside of a new set of blades before I install it. That way, when I go to change over the double sided blade, it will be clear to me whether I had swapped the blade over before as a fresh edge will still have ink on it. I'll try to post a picture if I can figure out how to. Rain today so I thought I would update my review for 2023. What can I say? It just keeps going. I've been running a lot of Ipe through it lately and it still comes out beautiful. I can't tell you how many blade changes I have done over the years, other than that, almost no maintenance. Lube the posts , if I think of it. I should really clean the rollers at some point. Someday it will die and I will complain about how it's "brand new". (Just for reference... "Brand new" has become a definition for " If I can remember when I bought it, that makes it "brand new"). If you are considering a planer, don't even think about it. This is the best one.
Review: Typical Makita Quality - After using this planer for a couple of weeks on various sizes of wood of several species (oak, cypress, poplar, fir, cherry), I am more than satisfied that it lives up to my high expectations. I am a fan of the Makita brand, ever since I bought their 12" sliding compound miter saw a few years ago (another awesome tool). Now, with 4 or 5 Makita tools in my shop, I am confident that the brand stands for quality and performance. As far as the 2012NB planer goes, I find nothing to complain about. It's much quieter than I expected it to be, a pleasant surprise. And the surface finish is just excellent. On most woods you need to really look hard, with the light at just the right angle, to see the machine marks. Therefore, the planer marks can be removed easily with a minimum amount of scraping or sanding. I used to own an Inca-Swiss planer/jointer, the one that Garrett Wade sells. Mine was the older model, not the current one, and I bought it used. But the knives were brand new. The Makita surface finish is much cleaner than I used to get from the Inca. Also, I have had almost no problem with snipe except when I was deliberately trying worst-case scenarios (long boards without in-feed and out-feed support). When planing long boards it's definitely a good idea to provide supplemental supports at both ends. I haven't had to change blades yet, but the tools are included (in a nice little plastic case that stores safely inside the machine)and I'm hoping it will live up to what other reviewers have said, namely that it isn't too hard (some planers can be a real bear to change blades, like my old Inca). About the only thing I can say on the minus side is that it's a little bit dumb that you need to buy the dust collector port separately for an extra twenty bucks. You definitely need it if you want to run this thing indoors (this baby could make a pile of shavings the size of a Volkswagen in a couple of hours). The bottom line: A beautiful tool that produces beautiful work, and is well worth it's slightly higher price tag compared to the competition (Delta, Dewalt, Ridgid, etc.).

## Features

- Compact with less weight for easy transporting to the jobsite
- Engineered for faster, easier blade changes
- Low noise (83dB) for operator comfort
- 4-post design and diagonal cross supports for stability
- Large table extensions to support the workpiece
- Compact and lightweight for easy transporting to the job site
- Fastest and easiest blade change system on the market; uses disposable double edge blades
- Quietest (83dB) planer in its class

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Makita |
| Color | Factory |
| Item Weight | 28.07 Kilograms |
| Material | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 30.35"L x 19.02"W x 15.79"H |
| Style | professional |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Makita
- **Color:** Factory
- **Item Weight:** 28.07 Kilograms
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 30.35"L x 19.02"W x 15.79"H

## Images

![Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7145HxAImcL.jpg)
![Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fPVQskM4L.jpg)
![Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z4WsKbscL.jpg)
![Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71maJ3pC6IL.jpg)
![Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ulbUC7r4L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the shortest piece of wood you can plane?**
A: I always use sacrificial wood on the sides and that eliminates any snipe you may get.  That being done you could plane really short pieces.

**Q: I am considering the purchase of this or steel city 40200h . Any comments on the mikata good or bad**
A: First I like the way this Mikita planner works for me it is simple does what it is supposed to do.  A friend has Dewalt it is OK for him because he just turns bowls. When I was looking for a planner I did not see Steel City Tool Works 40200H 13. From an engineering stand point I think the helical cutting head has advantages.Good luck!

**Q: Does it snipe**
A: If your bites for each pass are not deep, I have not noticed snipe. For long boards, support at the exit is also important. I use a roller support at the end for long boards,  take light cuts each pass and my results are excellent. Some planers have 2 speeds, high speed for a smoother finish. I've wondered if this would make any difference in the results, but I've been very happy with what this machine produces.

**Q: Hello gentlemen, what voltage is the Makita ? Thanks.**
A: The voltage is the standard 110 volts

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'd give it six stars if Amazon let me.
*by J***Y on September 22, 2001*

I am a professional remodeler and in the past five years I have burnt out three Delta planers. Twice, the feed rollers gave up and the last one apparently suffered a major internal failure. I have had the Makita now for two months and it has been flawless as I would expect. We plane some tough stuff like Ipe so we definitely give these things a workout. If it is still flawless in a year, I will give it a fifth star. I appreciate the ergonomics of this well, thought out machine. I am glad that Makita has eliminated a cutterhead lock. I personally couldn't care less about snipe, of which this machine creates very little. We plane long and then cut to size on the miter saw. Don't you? Okay, so I'm a year late, this is one VERY good planer! It continues to perform like new, with only blade changes. I have it hooked up in my shop and have run hundreds of feet of maple, pine, poplar, Ipe, oak, even plywood and MDF. It just does its thing. Very uneventful, I like that. That's what I pay for. The only downside is that it makes justifying a 15" Powermatic planer difficult! So here were are now, its 2004 and the little bugger just keeps going! I may never get that new planer. What can I say, after..... I don't know, five or six thousand feet of various hardwoods, no changes to date! See you next year! What can I say? Late again! So here we are almost eight years later and the little SOB just keeps running! New blades, vacuum occasionally, lube the posts if I think of it and it just keeps going. If it ever dies, I'll let you know! NEW FOR 2017! I bought this planer on August 14, 2001. That was almost 16 years ago. I'm starting to think this thing may outlive me! It just keeps working. I may store it in an unheated shop for a couple of months, then take it out and run it non stop for a week straight. Last summer we upped the ante and ran a few thousand feet o Azek through it. Now first of all..... what a miserable material to work with. Floppy, every cut is a new experience in static electricity, it seems very abrasive and seems to take the edge off of any saw blade, router bit or whatnot. Oh, did I mention the material is razor sharp? 35 years of construction, my hands are plenty tough, take it from me, masks and gloves are a must. That being said Azek and similar products seem to be a good material for exterior trim. Time will tell. So the procedure with Azek on a job site is to use the dust hood attached to a shop vac and that makes it tolerable. No complaints, just change the blades, blow it out once in a while and it keeps going. Definitely five stars! See you in a few years! So here we are in 2021. I bought this in August of 2001 so we are not quite at the 20 year mark yet. That being said, no issues. I continue to use this planer commercially and in all types of conditions. Hot, cold, inside & out. From Azek (ugh!) to Ipe and everything in-between, It just keeps running. Throw on new blades and away it goes. I'm starting to think it might outlive me! Helpful hint: I apply black ink via sharpie to the underside of a new set of blades before I install it. That way, when I go to change over the double sided blade, it will be clear to me whether I had swapped the blade over before as a fresh edge will still have ink on it. I'll try to post a picture if I can figure out how to. Rain today so I thought I would update my review for 2023. What can I say? It just keeps going. I've been running a lot of Ipe through it lately and it still comes out beautiful. I can't tell you how many blade changes I have done over the years, other than that, almost no maintenance. Lube the posts , if I think of it. I should really clean the rollers at some point. Someday it will die and I will complain about how it's "brand new". (Just for reference... "Brand new" has become a definition for " If I can remember when I bought it, that makes it "brand new"). If you are considering a planer, don't even think about it. This is the best one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Typical Makita Quality
*by J***R on March 10, 2006*

After using this planer for a couple of weeks on various sizes of wood of several species (oak, cypress, poplar, fir, cherry), I am more than satisfied that it lives up to my high expectations. I am a fan of the Makita brand, ever since I bought their 12" sliding compound miter saw a few years ago (another awesome tool). Now, with 4 or 5 Makita tools in my shop, I am confident that the brand stands for quality and performance. As far as the 2012NB planer goes, I find nothing to complain about. It's much quieter than I expected it to be, a pleasant surprise. And the surface finish is just excellent. On most woods you need to really look hard, with the light at just the right angle, to see the machine marks. Therefore, the planer marks can be removed easily with a minimum amount of scraping or sanding. I used to own an Inca-Swiss planer/jointer, the one that Garrett Wade sells. Mine was the older model, not the current one, and I bought it used. But the knives were brand new. The Makita surface finish is much cleaner than I used to get from the Inca. Also, I have had almost no problem with snipe except when I was deliberately trying worst-case scenarios (long boards without in-feed and out-feed support). When planing long boards it's definitely a good idea to provide supplemental supports at both ends. I haven't had to change blades yet, but the tools are included (in a nice little plastic case that stores safely inside the machine)and I'm hoping it will live up to what other reviewers have said, namely that it isn't too hard (some planers can be a real bear to change blades, like my old Inca). About the only thing I can say on the minus side is that it's a little bit dumb that you need to buy the dust collector port separately for an extra twenty bucks. You definitely need it if you want to run this thing indoors (this baby could make a pile of shavings the size of a Volkswagen in a couple of hours). The bottom line: A beautiful tool that produces beautiful work, and is well worth it's slightly higher price tag compared to the competition (Delta, Dewalt, Ridgid, etc.).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Re: issues posted by other reviewers
*by P***R on August 17, 2010*

I bought a Makita 2012 a few weeks ago and immediately ran a couple of thousand feet of Western Red Cedar through it. I know, that's not exactly a tough test, but it performed flawlessly, quietly (would you believe that it is quieter than a Skilsaw? it is) and smoothly. Literally right out of the box: there was no set up time, there was no snipe, there was no chatter, there was no slipping, there was no clogging. Just really smooth boards, planed exactly the way I wanted them, quickly and easily. There are several other reviews (posted at Amazon) that address the 2012's long term performance and ease of use and I found them very helpful and I've found nothing to indicate these reviews are not 100% accurate. Before buying this machine, I read many reviews on Amazon, especially the 1, 2 or 3 star (out of 5) reviews, for various planers. Reviews simply indicate patterns. (For example, read the reviews of the DeWalt planer, and you'll discover that the blades don't last very long, even according to the users that love the machine.) Less than optimal reviews (1 and 2 stars) indicate the problems with the products and these reviews are what convinced me to buy the Makita. In the case of the Makita 2012, the consistent "problems" written about involve lots of concern over the dust boot, a few concerns about feed roller slippage and a few concerns about shipping damage. I'll address each below. Please note that I'm taking the time to write this because I think that the Makita 2012 is a great tool which may be getting short shrift from reviewers concerned about all the wrong things. First, the dust boot. Full disclosure: I purchased the dust boot but it did not arrive yet so I can't comment on its performance. I can however address another issue raised by some of the other reviews: the outlet on the dust boot is the wrong size for a shop vac. This is ridiculous. Run one board 6" wide by 12' long though the planer a couple of times and you'll create enough shavings to clog up an industrial sized shop vac; you'll be lucky if you don't damage shop vac or the planer by jamming them up with shavings. The reason the boot is not sized for a shop vac hose is because it's designed to be used with a dust collector. Shop vacs have their place on the jobsite, but controlling the shavings from a planer is a mis-use of the tool. I would downgrade the rating on any planer that had a boot outlet sized for a shop vac. (I will attempt to update this review and address issues raised regarding the 90 degree bend on the boot once I've connected it to my DUST COLLECTOR and run some boards through.) Second: feed roller slippage. As with any tool, the Makita 2012 will require periodic maintenance. This should include cleaning pitch and/or sap and general dirt/grime off the feed tables and rollers. As other reviews indicate, cleaning the tables and/or rollers works in most of the slippage cases. To my way of thinking, it is disengenuos to downrate a tool because the user did not treat it right. Third: shipping damage. This is the one that really gets my blood pumping. Downrate a tool because the shipper dropped it and the handle is broken? This is not a problem with the tool! The Makita 2012 is a heavy tool (40-odd pounds which is actually fairly light for a 12" planer) and it was delivered to me via truck. Normal protocol when receiving anything from a third-party shipper is to check for damage before accepting the delivery, including opening all boxes to inspect the contents. If the product is damaged, don't accept it, refuse it. This is so that the manufacturer can provide you with an undamaged tool at the expense of the party who damaged it, whether it was shipper, wholesaler, distributor or retailer. Bottom line is don't give a tool 1 star because you don't have the correct complimentary tools or because your delivery acumen and your maintenance procedures each earn half a star. I gave this tool 5 stars because it earned 5 stars. Now I have to earn 5 stars by taking care of it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer
- Makita 193036-7 Dust Collector Hood for 2012NB Planer , Blue
- Makita 793346-8 Planer Blade for Model 2012 and 2012NB

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