I had several sticking doors in my home that needed fixed. I didn't want to spend a fortune for my home use and researched electric planers. I was familiar with the WEN Brand so I gave this one a try as my first electric planer. Similar quality planers were double the price.
I used the WEN Planer on several hollow core doors and one heavy thick antique door and was very pleased with the performance. I had never used one before and just followed the directions included and set up the planer to remove a small amount at a time as little as 1/64" or you can adjust it to take off much more. TIP: Start slow and use the low settings 1/64, 1/32" and secure your work. The handle can be set to plane left or right handed as needed. TIP: The planer comes with a bag you can attach to the planer to catch the wood chips which is nice, but fills very quickly. However, I used my 1 gallon shop vac and attached the hose in place of the cloth bag. I would turn on the shop vac and then plane the door until I was finished with the vaccum sucking up the wood chips.
I'm very happy with my purchase. It made quick work of my sticking doors and was easy to use and clean up. I saved half what I would have purchasing a local name brand unit. WEN is good quality for the homeowners needs. I would recommend this Wen Electric Planer to a friend.
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 7"W x 7"H |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Style | Corded Hand Planer |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Included Components | WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer |
| Manufacturer | Great Lakes Tool MFG INC |
| Part Number | 6530 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 6530 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 3-1/4 Inch |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
