| | |  | Bosch | Home » » » Bosch 1594K 6.5 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer Kit | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is one of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturers in the world. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Features: Features versatile 2-blade system equipped with Bosch Woodrazor micrograin carbide blades Can be converted for use with large high-speed steel blades (optional accessories required). Powerful 6.5 Amp motor, 16,500 RPM For fast stock removal and a smooth finish Versatile 2-blade system equipped with Bosch WoodrazorTM micrograin carbide blades Woodrazors last up to 30% longer than standard carbide blades and resist fractures from nail and staple strikes Ratcheting Depth Knob Allows fool-proof setting of depth increments from 0" to 3/32" (2.6mm) within one revolution, so there is no need to re-zero the depth. Makes deep cuts in one pass. Chip Ejection Switch Directs shavings left or right Bevel Guide Fence Ensures consistent planing from 0 to 45 through entire workpiece. A protective shield covers the section of blade not in use. Spring-Loaded Park Rest Stand Protects blade and workpiece; special shape allows easy start-up in middle of workpiece Ambidextrous Lock-off Release Button Helps avoid accidental starts Can be converted for use with large high-speed steel blades (optional accessories required). Double insulated, UL listed, complies with OSHA Includes: Woodrazor Blades (2) -- PA1202 Chip Bag -- 2 605 411 035 Bevel Guide Fence -- 2 607 001 077 Blade Wrench -- 1 907 950 025 Carrying Case -- 2 609 100 187 Bosch 1594K 3-1/4" x 3/32" Planer Kit w/ Bevel Guide Fence Specifications: Model Number 1594K Amp | | | Features: | |
• 3-1/4-inch planer kit with 2-blade system, chip ejection switch, and ratcheting depth knob
• 6-1/2 amp motor delivers 16,500 rpm; easy-to-adjust bevel fence; spring-loaded park rest stand
• Durable micrograin carbide blades
• Includes planer, bevel guide fence, blade wrench, chip bag, and case
• 11-1/8-inch shoe length; 6 pounds; 1-year warranty
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| 14.0 pounds | | Package Length:
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| 13.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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165 of 169 found the following review helpful:
 One Heckuva ToolJul 29, 2002
Bought this planer the other day to do some doors. It was all I expected and more. Very strong motor - never even appeared to bog down. Good balance. Depth control is very easy to use and accurate. I actually own a Dewalt and a Makita. I bought the Bosch for the features (i.e. the fully adjustable fence, the adjustable chip deflector that actually comes with a WORKABLE shop vac adapter - THAT is great!) and the reputation. I have not been disapointed. The Bosch is the best of the three. Until I got the Bosch I was pretty well satisfied with the Makita with the Dewalt pulling up the rear, but the Bosch is the best of the three by far. Strongest motor, Woodrazor carbide blades, shop vac adapter, and that great fence. You will use the fence. It can be set at 90 degrees or any other angle you want - and there is an adjustagble rabbeting stop that basically lets you take it about as deep and wide as you want. By the way, USE a shop vac with this. It will fill up your shop with shavings in a heartbeat - but with a vac hooked up, not a one hit the floor. Overall, this is a super tool at a very reasonable price. Oh yeah, it's also relative quiet. This one's a keeper.
185 of 200 found the following review helpful:
Help for those researching 3.25" hand power planersMay 30, 2006
By Ernest Bullock
I'm a general contractor, generally working on remodels or refurbishments. Recently I decided to purchase my first hand power planer. I will be using the machine for stud straightening, deck trimming, door/doorway adjustment, cabinet scribing, subfloor leveling ... and whatever else comes up. All-around functionality is my #1 criteria; expense is secondary, but important.
There are several different types of planers, as you will find out when you Google "planer". A "thickness planer" is used on boards to shape them into a uniform thickness. A "door planer" or "edge planer" is the kind we are talking about here. Searching on "planer" will bring up lots of false leads: authors, books, celebrities, floor-model tools, etc.. While most specific, "door planer" or "power hand planer" don't produce a whole lot of hits (other than advertisements).
After about 6 hours of on-line research as well as a review of JLC's July 2005 issue I've discovered many currently available models. They are, in alphabetical order:
Black & Decker 7696 - low-end stuff made by Dewalt... I skipped.
Bosch 1594K (planer and case/kit)
Bosch 3365 (a "stripped down" 1594 without carry case or fence)
Delta - none
Dewalt DW680K (planer & case/kit)
Festool HL850E (planer & case/kit)
Hitachi F30A (no longer sold)
Hitachi P20SBK (planer & case/kit)
Jet - none
Makita N1900B (planer & case/kit)
Makita N1902X7 (planer, no case - alot like N1900B)
Milwaulkee - none
Porter-Cable 9125 (planer, case/kit)
Porter-Cable 9118 (planer, case/kit)-- older, well reguarded
Ryobi L1121 (not much info...no longer sold?)
Ryobi HPL51K (planer, case/kit)
Of these units, the Bosch 1954, Porter-Cable 9118 (possibly 9125), and Festool HL850E seem to be best reguarded by professionals with the Mikita and Dewalt next. But I would say each of these models above have their fans.
The Bosch 0125, Festool HL850E, and Ryobi HPL51K have the capability to expel sawdust to one side or the other, a much-liked new feature.
The Porter-Cable 9118 cannot plane flat surfaces like floors (all the others can).
The Hitachi, Makita, Porter-Cable 9118 models have no dust bag or vacuum sawdust pickup capability at all.
A long base and a rear handle close to the back end make control easier. Bad control leads to snipe (gouging at start and end of runs). The Festool did the best here, but the (otherwise well liked) Bosch 1594 did poorly.
For me, I've narrowed the field to either the Festool HL850E or the Bosch 1594.
47 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Bosch very helpful to consumers even on minor issuesFeb 11, 2005
By E. Shonts
"Shontsy"
After reading all the reviews here, I bought the 1594K planer expecting nothing but the best. I was sold by the chip eject direction feature, power, smoothness, and my previous positive experiences with Bosch tools. To me the mis-aligned shoes mentioned elsewhere seemed like a short-term QC problem that had been resolved, judging by all the positive reveiws.
I was concerned when I received my new planer and saw machining marks that were less than confidence-inspiring. The machining marks on about 30% of one side were obviously not machined the same way as the rest of the sole plate. It looked like the tail end of the cutting tool was doing the work in that area, as the tool marks were arcing in the opposite direction. So I began to doubt the rear sole plate was flat.
I contacted Bosch via e-mail on this matter. They responded quickly, and were extremely helpful. They sent me a new rear sole plate and forwarded my comments to a senior technical advisor to look into the matter. They also requested digital pictures (that I offered in my e-mail) to help them investigate the matter further.
After looking at the tool more closely, the rear sole plate WAS ACTUALLY FLAT and fully functional. So, this issue turned out to be nothing more than a cosmetic complaint, but Bosch listened to my concerns and did everything in their power to make me happy. Customer service this good is rare, and I applaud Bosch on their efforts.
Another thing I'd like to mention is that the planer kit comes with a chip bag, not the vacuum hose adapter. This typo appears in more than one place, but it's a fact that you get the chip bag instead of the VAC002 hose attachment.
And, yes, the planer works great too. I'll let the other reviews speak to that!
44 of 44 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Power Planer, Review plus some tips...Aug 09, 2010
By G. Conner
Typically, I use a power planer for installing doors, surfacing boards that are too large for a stationary planer and sometimes for removing finishes. This tool excels at all of those tasks.
Bosch blades are the best I have found. Blade-change is easy and fast with no alignment problems.
While considering a new planer, I also tried the Festool planers. There are three advantages to the Festool planers:
1- Slightly better dust collection. I have to give this to Festool... They always consider dust-collection in their designs.
2- Micro adjustment of cutting-depth.
3- The ability to cut rabbets.
The dust collection advantage was too small to justify the grossly higher price. This Bosch tool adapts to my cheap shop-vac and removes dust 95% as well as the Festool.
I do not need the super-precise depth-of-cut feature because I use tape shims on the front sole of this planer. That is fast, secure, cheap and often more accurate than mechanical-adjustments.
Although the ability to cut rabbets is nifty, I always do that with a router or a hand-plane.
So, none of those features was enough to justify the MUCH higher expense of Festool planers.
After reading other reviews I must respond to two negative comments.
One reviewer pointed out that the fence leaves something to be desired. I agree, this fence is not perfect. But I have never used these types of fences "as-is." All the professionals I know attach a wood or MDF face to these types of fences, to prevent marring the work. Then we shim the face with tape for a nearly perfect 90-degrees: + / - .001". That is plenty accurate enough, even for fine cabinet-work. It is more reliable and secure than any mechanical adjustment mechanism.
Another reviewer claimed his planer had misaligned sole-plates so that it made concave cuts.
...That is impossible.
Concave-cutting can only be caused by improper technique.
It IS a bit tricky to use power planers at first. They do NOT operate on the same principle as hand-planes. The front sole is elevated above the rear sole. So you must start the cut with the front sole registered to the work, then immediately place the weight on the rear sole so that the cutter-head and blade register to the freshly-flattened surface. (Like a jointer, only upside-down and backwards.)
So it is easy to understand how a neophyte who does not understand the tool might make that mistake. A long time ago, I made the same mistake and ruined an expensive door.
Holding the tool with the weight on the front sole will ALWAYS cause gouging, even with a "perfect" planer.
When neophytes blame the tool for their misunderstanding, I feel obligated to help others learn and make an informed decision. Please do not assume I am "haughty" or a "know-it-all" for pointing this out. As admitted, I too made this mistake the first time I used a power planer.
Over three years of owning it and countless successful projects, I have been very satisfied with this Bosch planer.
It cuts well, and with a sound understanding and good technique, it cuts just as well as the more expensive Festool.
It is smooth, vibration-free and makes precision-surfacing a dream.
Props to Festool for great dust-control, rabbeting feature, micro-adjustment and generally great engineering. I admire Festool, and if price were no object, I'd buy one of every product they make.
For this practical old-pro, the Bosch planer is a much better deal.
26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Great planer, cheesy fenceSep 07, 2005
By Bruce W. Thompson, Inc.
"Brucet999"
I bought this planer several months ago, largely on the strength of Bosch's reputation and my satisfaction with the 4410 sliding compound miter saw. The planer works like a dream, the plastic carrying case is well made and the chip collector bag keeps your work area clean, but Bosch should be ashamed to sell that cheesy stamped steel fence with such a fine tool.
It is impossible to adjust the fence accurately because it torques, allowing the two locking knobs to be tightened at different settings. No matter, the markings are inaccurate and hard to read anyway, and the mere act of tightening the knobs causes their settings to change. It is supposed to adjust from 135 to 90 degrees, but mine reaches only about 92 degrees at the stops, making it worthless for making a square cut.
Buy the planer if you will, but don't bother trying to use the fence.
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