Craftsman is usually good stuff and I have a lot of Craftsman tools and power tools. This unit broke several times. There are 2 cogs under the base with a chain running around them. The cogs are made of pot metal and kept shattering. I gave up and got a cheap, smaller Delta that was OK but not great, but didn't break and then moved to a Jet which is very nice.
I liked the finger touch height adjustment, very cool and when it went it did a reasonable job, it just failed and more than once.
It could be a good unit if they addressed the weak points.
Craftsman Professional 13 in. Bench Top Planer is not recommended by Anonymous
Features 15 amp universal motor with 8,000 rpm cutterhead speed. 2 double-edged knives of HSS deliver 16,000 cpm. Dust collection system with half bag for use with a plastic bag.
Brand Name
Craftsman Professional
Product Name
13 in. Bench Top Planer
Blade, Materials & Finish:Material
High-speed steel
Controls, Overall:On/Off Type
Locking paddle switch
Cord:Cord Option
Corded
Cutting Tool:Cut Depth Maximum
3/32 in.
Cutting Tool:Cuts Per Minute
16000
Cutting Tool:Maximum Work Piece Thickness
6 in.
Cutting Tool:Number Of Knives
2
Cutting Tool:Width Of Cut
13 in.
General Features:Table Dimensions
13 x 12 in.
General Features:Table Material
Stainless Steel
Included with Item:Blade Set Tools
Yes
Maintenance Agreement
Available
Materials & Finishes:Housing
Plastic/steel/aluminum
Model Number
00921743000
Motor-Engine:Amps
15.0
Motor-Engine:Bearings
Ball
Motor-Engine:Drive Type
Belt drive
Motor-Engine:Gear Material
Steel
Motor-Engine:Horsepower, Maximum Developed
2-1/2 hp
Motor-Engine:Overload Protection
Automatic circuit breaker
Motor-Engine:Speed Capability
Single
Motor-Engine:Speed Range FPM
26 fpm
Motor-Engine:Speed Range RPM
8000 rpm
Motor-Engine:Voltage
120 volts
MPN
21743
Power:Electric Rating
120V AC
Product Overview:General Warranty
1 year
Product Overview:Item Weight
105.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Jointer, Planer Shaper Item Type
Bench Top Planer
Tags
Cord:Cord Option:Corded
Motor Engine:Amps:15.0
Motor Engine:Overload Protection:Automatic circuit breaker
Power:Electric Rating:120V AC
Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year