Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Review

Main view of the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer.

Our Rating:

Read our review of the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer. Suitable for timber framing, beams, door frames, etc. Features an adjustable cutting depth, an adjustable rebating depth, a maximum planing width of 82mm, the choice between left and right chip ejection, a compact/lightweight design, and a brake.

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✔ Colours	Blue
✔ Power	Battery
✔ Max Cutting Depth	1.6mm
✔ Planing Width	82mm
✔ Blades	Reversible
✔ Depth Adjustment	Yes
✔ Handle	Ergonomic
✔ Safety Features	Quick Blade Changes
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Our Review

The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer is a high precision tool that features reversible tungsten carbide blades which allow for clean cutting and a smooth finish. It boasts a variable cutting depth (0mm to 1.6mm), a variable rebating depth (0mm to 8mm) and a maximum planing width of 82mm. The planer is cordless, giving you a high level of freedom.

Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer with a box.

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The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer has a quick blade changing system which lets you focus more on planing and less on setting up the tool. It also offers the choice of ejection direction (either left-sided or right-sided). The planer has a lightweight / compact design, and an ergonomic handle for comfort. It also features a motor brake which lets you put it down safely.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home appliances, DIY, power tools, hand tools, and more. Their power tool range consists of drills, impact drivers, grinders, multi-tools, routers, sanders, saws, and more. Bosch are known for their well designed and highly durable products.

Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer in use.

Specification

The features are as follows:

Suitability - The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer is a high precision tool which is ideal for timber framing, beams, door frames, etc. It has tungsten carbide blades which are reversible. They ensure a clean cut and a smooth finish.
Cordless - The planer is a cordless tool which gives you plenty of freedom. It's an 18V planer which is powered by a lithium-ion battery (which is sold separately together with a charger). The battery it takes is compatible with other Bosch tools in the same voltage class.
Performance - The tool has a cutting depth between 0mm and 1.6mm, a rebating depth between 0mm and 8mm, a maximum planing width of 82mm, and a no-load speed of 14000RPM.
Blades - The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer allows for quick blade changing, letting you work without too much interruption. The blades are reversible for a longer operational lifespan.
Ejection - The tool offers the choice between left and right-sided chip ejection.
Design - The Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer has a lightweight (2.6kg) and compact (30mm x 147mm) design. It also has an ergonomic handle which helps to minimise fatigue and allows for comfortable use.
Safety - A motor brake lets you put the tool down safely.

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Summary

In summary, the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer is a high precision and well designed tool which is ideal for a whole range of applications, including door frames, beams and timber framing. We particularly like its adjustable nature (0mm to 1.6mm cutting depth and maximum planing width of up to 82mm). We also like its left or right sided chip ejection, lightweight/compact design, and quick blade changing functionality. We rate the Bosch GHO 18 V-LI Professional Cordless Planer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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