2012NB vs 6550T
The 2012NB beside the WEN Products 6550T, row by row. Both are planers with a similar cutting width: cutting width 12" on the 2012NB, 12.5 inches on the 6550T, in their makers' figures.
A. 2012NB
The Makita U.S.A. 2012NB is Makita U.S.A.'s 12" Portable Planer, listed with a cutting width of 12", a maximum stock thickness of 6-3/32" and 15 amps. Every figure on this page is Makita U.S.A.'s own and links to where Makita U.S.A. published it.
See it at Makita U.S.A.At a glance. Among the 8 planers here that state it, the 2012NB has the narrowest cutting width: Makita U.S.A.'s figure is 12".
What a planer is for. WEN Products writes: "A planer is great for getting a piece of wood to a uniform thickness with two parallel faces, but it will not fix a warped, bowed, or cupped board."
2012NB specifications published by Makita U.S.A. (10)
- Current (amps)
- 15Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Cutting width
- 12"Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Cutting depth per pass
- 1/8"Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Maximum stock thickness
- 6-3/32"Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Knives or inserts
- 2 knivesMakita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Table size
- 12" x 30-3/8"Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Speed
- 8,500 RPMMakita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Included
- (1) 12" Planer Blade, 2/pk (793346-8); (1) Magnetic Holder (762014-4); (1) Blade Wrench (783208-8); (1) Key (415715-0)Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Dimensions
- 30-3/8" x 19-1/64" x 15-25/32"Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Weight
- 61.9 lbs.Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
Makita U.S.A.'s figures for the 2012NB, read on 2026-09-28. Makita U.S.A. may have revised them since; the current specification and manual are on its site.
The 2012NB manual
Makita U.S.A. publishes Makita U.S.A.'s owner's manual for the 2012NB (PDF) and the parts list or diagram (PDF) on its own site. Setup, capacities and safety requirements for the 2012NB are in the manual; it is the document to read before buying.
From the 2012NB manual and Makita U.S.A.'s product page (5)
- No load speed
- 8,500 RPMMakita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Dust hood accessory
- Dust Collector Hood (193036-7)Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB
- Replace blades
- Replace both blades at the same time.Makita U.S.A. 2012NB owner's manual
- Dust collection
- Hood set (optional accessory): connect the vacuum cleaner to the planer using this hoodMakita U.S.A. 2012NB owner's manual
- Drive belt part
- 225083-1 POLY V-BELT 8-341Makita U.S.A. 2012NB owner's manual
Each row is our short reading of a passage on Makita U.S.A.'s pages, linked to where it appears.
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2012NB: questions answered from Makita U.S.A.'s specification
How many amps does the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB draw?
The Makita U.S.A. 2012NB draws 15 amps, by Makita U.S.A.'s figure. Check the manual for the circuit Makita U.S.A. requires.
How wide a board does the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB take?
Makita U.S.A. lists a cutting width of 12" for the 2012NB.
What is the thickest stock the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB takes?
Makita U.S.A. lists a maximum stock thickness of 6-3/32" for the 2012NB.
How much does the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB weigh?
The Makita U.S.A. 2012NB weighs 61.9 lbs., by Makita U.S.A.'s figure.
What comes with the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB?
Makita U.S.A. lists included for the 2012NB as: (1) 12" Planer Blade, 2/pk (793346-8); (1) Magnetic Holder (762014-4); (1) Blade Wrench (783208-8); (1) Key (415715-0).
Where is the manual for the Makita U.S.A. 2012NB?
Makita U.S.A. publishes the 2012NB manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about no load speed on the 2012NB?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the 2012NB: 8,500 RPM.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about dust hood accessory on the 2012NB?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the 2012NB: Dust Collector Hood (193036-7).
What does Makita U.S.A. say about replace blades on the 2012NB?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the 2012NB: Replace both blades at the same time.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about dust collection on the 2012NB?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the 2012NB: Hood set (optional accessory): connect the vacuum cleaner to the planer using this hood.
What does Makita U.S.A. say about drive belt part on the 2012NB?
Per Makita U.S.A.'s own pages for the 2012NB: 225083-1 POLY V-BELT 8-341.
Sources
- Makita USA - Product Details -2012NB — Makita U.S.A.
- Makita U.S.A. 2012NB owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.
- Makita U.S.A. 2012NB owner's manual — Makita U.S.A.