Model overview
Bosch GHO 6500 is a networked electric planer. Designed to operate from a 220 volt consumer electrical network. According to its characteristics, it belongs to the category of household.
Electric motor power - 650 watts, idle speed - 16,500 per minute. Maximum plow depth - 2.6 mm, width - 82 mm.
However, the blue color of the case attracts attention. Bosch marks professional vehicles with this color
For household - "amateur" - the company has a green color. A higher class is also indicated by the price above the average in this category - 8000-9500 rubles.
It should be noted the build quality and materials used, good ergonomics. The plane easily copes with wood of any density, the electric motor does not overheat and does not spark, the knives' resource lasts for a long time. The tool is equipped with a branch pipe for blowing out sawdust and shavings. It is brought out to the right side, which is probably not to the liking of left-handers. The electric motor and knife drum are well balanced and equipped with quality bearings. Therefore, the noise level as a whole fits into the existing standards.
The body is made of durable plastic, pleasant to the touch. Its contours are smoothed. The handle is rubberized and does not slip in the hands. The plow depth adjuster is black, strict with white divisions - it even gives the impression of accuracy outwardly. The sole of the planer in the front part has 3 slots of different widths for chamfering. A retractable safety stop is provided at the back of the sole to prevent damage from unauthorized activation.
The tool is equipped with a four-meter power cord. This eliminates the inconvenience associated with finding extension cords. The set also includes a side stop: a light metal structure fixed to the body of the planer and allowing you to cut a groove. Among the accessories, the set includes a key for installing and adjusting the knives and a tool for sharpening them. In any case, the producer's respect for the consumer and concern for him is evident.
Bosch PHO 2000 is another electric planer, related in class to the previous one and in many ways similar to it. But the release of shavings and sawdust is two-sided, any of the nozzles can be plugged at the request of the user. The power cord is shorter - 2.5 meters. Power characteristics surpass the GHO 6500. The power of the electric motor is 680 watts, the idling speed is 19500 rpm. This affects performance for the better, but only slightly. In addition, this plane is 200 grams lighter than the GHO 6500. It seems to be insignificant, but with higher power and rpm it can cause vibration and instability. The package bundle is much poorer: only a plane and nothing else. This is not surprising: PHO 2000 falls into the category of household and not professional planers. Therefore, it costs less - from 6500 to 7500 rubles.
Bosch cordless electric planers are compact and look like scaled-down versions of networked ones. But these are full-fledged tools with almost the same feature set. Some characteristics, of course, differ due to the limited energy source, but in the absence of a power grid, their capabilities become enormous.
There are currently several varieties of Bosch cordless planers on the market. All of them belong to the professional segment and have an appropriate (from 10-11 thousand rubles and more) price.
Bosch GHO 12V-20. Supplied in 2 versions: without a battery and charger (10,500-14,000 rubles) and in a complete set (from 22,000 rubles and above). It is powered by 2 12-volt batteries with a capacity of 3 Ah each. The frequency of revolutions is 14,500 per minute. The width and depth of the plow is less than that of the net - 56 and 2 mm, respectively). The planer is praised for its great performance for this type of tool.Chips can be ejected to either side of your choice
Attention is drawn to the diminutiveness and grace of the instrument. It is compact and lightweight (1.85 kg)
Even the power supply unit is very small and does not burden its appearance.
The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI is more complex and weighty. It is powered by 18 volt batteries. Has a standard plow width for all planers - 82 mm. Externally, it is very similar to the networked Bosch PHO 2000. It weighs 2.6 kg when loaded. Price - from 18,000 rubles, despite the fact that the plane is supplied without batteries and a charger. This is a big and unpleasant drawback.
