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title: "Makita 2012NB 12\" Portable Planer"
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# Ultra-quiet 83dB operation 12" cutting width for broad workpieces Fastest blade change system in class Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** 28535 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Plan smarter, work quieter, and stay unstoppable with Makita 2012NB!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer by makita
- **How much does it cost?** 28535 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/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

- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** 4-post design with diagonal cross supports ensures smooth, vibration-free planing
- • **Precision Meets Speed:** Engineered for the fastest, easiest blade changes—stay productive without downtime
- • **Effortless Portability:** Compact & lightweight design makes jobsite transport a breeze
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** At just 83dB, work comfortably without noise fatigue
- • **Extended Workpiece Support:** Large table extensions keep your materials steady for flawless finishes

## Overview

The Makita 2012NB 12" Portable Planer combines professional-grade power with unmatched portability. Featuring a broad 11.86" cutting width, an industry-leading fast blade change system, and ultra-quiet 83dB operation, it delivers precision and comfort on every job. Its robust 4-post design and large table extensions provide stability and support for flawless results, making it the go-to planer for pros who demand reliability and efficiency on the move.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000051ZOO |
| Base Material | Aluminum |
| Best Sellers Rank | #696,230 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #34 in Power Benchtop Planers |
| Brand Name | Makita |
| Color | Factory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (774) |
| Cutting width | 11.86 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088381032858 |
| Included Components | Manufactuered Brand Product |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 30.35"L x 19.02"W x 15.79"H |
| Item Type Name | Tools |
| Item Weight | 28.07 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1-year warranty |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Number | 2012NB |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Style Name | professional |
| UPC | 088381032858 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## 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)

## 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.).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***M on November 20, 2025*

Excelente producto

## 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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