I have suffered for years with the poor chip ejection of the P12RA planer/joiner. This machine is outstanding in every other way, but I always had to hold a stick whenever I plane soft woods so that I can clear the inevitable clog.
This hood assembly is very sturdy, and fits well on the chip chute. There is only one wing-bolt to hold it in place, so it comes on and off easily.
The metal is heavy gauge and the paint matches the planer/joiner, which is nice. The 4" output is easy to hook to a vacuum or dust collector.
The only thing that prevented me from buying this much earlier is the price. It seemed like a lot of money for what you get. Wayfair had the hood much cheaper than Amazon of the discount tool places on-line, so I thought I would give it a shot.
The hood makes a lot of difference in clearing chips, so now I can concentrate on the wood I am working with and stop watching to chip chute!"..." Read more
- Chris in Cody, WY