Bosch PHO 1500 - Reviews
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8.9.2016
This bit of kit has been really useful. I bought it to plane down some doors after we had several new carpets fitted. Worked a treat and saved me a fair bit of cash, more than paying for itself in the first job. If you are using the plane on the bottom of the door, think about pinning some wood to the outer edges of the corners you are planning to temporarily extend the width of the door as this helps to stop the ends of the door splintering as the plane passes over.I managed to bust the blade when planning some recycled timber for a rustic table top and I went over a nail. The blade was very easy to replace and did not require lots of precision set up.Controls are easy to use and the tool
2.8.2020
I spend some time researching planers, it wasn’t a purchase I wanted to make as I was only fitting one internal £25 B&Q door. I actual followed some great tips on YouTube on sizing the door I.e take the old one and mark off the difference... so far so good, but the door was warped and no matter what I did I could line up the two doors.. honestly nightmare. Any case using my trusted circle saw I made the cuts.. nice, fitted the locks and hinges.. so far so good.... the door didn’t fit after all that. Two options continue and cut the door using the trusted saw or get a plane.. the issue is cutting at a slight angle and ending up with a smooth cut. I think I could have done that but two different faces out..
10.7.2018
For me, more than adequate for DIY jobs and not a bad price. I had a much older Bosch model which was used on doors, some chairs and other sundry jobs before it expired from use - and the newer model is a nice improvement via the calibrated depth/cutting adjuster and feels better in my hands. Things to note:a- if you're new to using a planer start low on the setting and do more runs - as others have recorded, getting to the ends of the wood can cause splits and chips. Best put an end-block on, so the planer blade has resistance. Or come back the other way. Sometimes also use masking tape on painted edges to try and prevent paint chips - but with care, as the planer blade won't appreciate sticky tape!Remember,
6.1.2019
Planer a lot quicker than ordinary wood plane.one point no mention on carton or on instruction leaflet of guarantee/warranty offered.Phoned Bosch yes has guarantee but cannot be registered on the phone has to be done online.As I have no computer just mobile phone (told by person at Bosch cannot register guarantee on mobile phone).this entailed a visit to local library re get help on there computers.Was in library some time,if not for help from librarian could not have done it.She said very difficult to do on Bosch website she is experienced in these matters as she has helped me before registering a Stanley drill warranty.I had written down serial number model number etc but not enough had to
8.12.2020
I have no idea why this was in the warehouse, but it was and it was stupidly cheap. It loses a star because there's no carrying case so it sits in its original cardboard box. However all it needed was the base plate protection to be put back in place (a little red piece of plastic it rests on when finished) which dropped off in transit. I used this for the first time today to pane the top of a door tat wouldn't close. It took 3 passes and the job was done. It did chuck out a bit of wood shavings ...more than you would imagine for such a small job, but they were easy to clear up. Also a bit more dust than maybe anticipated, but there was no doubting how easy to use it was,
5.6.2020
I've always used a normal hand plane but needed to create a window ledge out of a big piece of timber (2m wide), I didn't fancy doing that by hand so shopped around for an electric planer.I already own a few bosch tools so trust that theyre going to be good quality, and I kinda like having things of the same brand, but this planer also seemed to be the best quality brand for my budget.Ive gotta say im really impressed and i can't believe i went so long without one! It made light work of creating a chamfer.My only gripes are that it doesn't come in a plastic case and, although ive tried looking, I can't find one to buy for it. I think decent power tools should come with a case to protect them.
3.1.2021
After fitting new flooring and a carpet, we had three doors that needed planing.We could have called someone in, which would have ended up costing a day's labour, or tried to diy it.I saw this on the Black Friday sale, and decided to save ourselves some cash.It's fairly easy to use, with a dial to select the plane depth, and far less noisy than my multitool cutter that has a sanding head.Following the advice of others I fastened a piece of wood to the end of the door and started planing.The planed surfaces were smooth, easily removing my botched attempt at using a manual plane and didn't take long to remove the doors,
19.6.2019
Does exactly as it says, well.made with quality in mind, and has REPLACEABLE blades, something not always possible with similar items at this price point (on offer at about £50).Very sturdy to hold, with adjustable depth gauge, and stable use.Makes nice clean planing.Has a safety blade protection tag which mean (if) you do put it down with the blade still running (!) it will stand off and not make as much damage.-there is an OPTIONAL bolt on guide rail that can be purchased (Worth purchase) and extraction catcher bag; as the extraction is very powerful it can make a right mess!! but it does have the same dimensions as a Henry Hoover pipe.Well made BOSCH product that works very well.WOULD
11.7.2018
I thought about getting this on and offer for about 6 months but decided to go for it when it was offer for £40. It is a really solid planer and the usual Bosch quality, will cut in 0.25cm settings, with a maximum cut depth of 1.5cm. Really easy to control and set and has no problem cutting a solid oak sleeper. It is a little annoying it doesn't come with a dust back as it does create quite a mess but easily resolved with cheap options online or nabbing one from another power tool.Pros:- Easy to use- Nice clean cut- Good value for money- Usual Bosch qualityCons:- No dust bag- Cable could be a little longerIf you are thinking of getting a planer you can't go far wrong with the Bosch PHO 1500
5.12.2016
I bought this planer to replace my old one that i have had for years : It developed a fault with the motor and the spare parts were going to cost more than i paid for this new planer .I have not used this tool yet, however, it is the same model as my old one that has served me faithfully for years : once you have used this tool you will wonder how you ever managed with the old hand plane.The blade is reversible so you get a longer life from it : I would suggest you buy the optional dust bag that attaches to the planer : a must if you are using it indoors : try it without the bag and you will see what i mean :)
29.5.2020
Month ago, I was not aware this tool even exists despite the fact I knew a bit about hand planes and table thickenessers.Pros:-easy to use, with very nice finish result-no annoying vibrations,-long lasting, double sided blade-decent cord lenght-clever allen key storage-incremental range from 0 to 1.5mmCons:-it's noisy: after 30 minutes of use, you will hear only high pitch ringing-when set up to shave off 1.5mm, it cloggs quite quicklly if you don't have, no problem with slimmer passesFew photos attached - these are before final sanding. Wood used was a rough cut
25.11.2016
This is a lovely bit of kit for me as an amateur. Just started replacing my internal doors, 15 in all and it's doing it's job. First two doors I used my old Stanley planer and that was hard work. The Bosch PHO 1500 just zips along the length of the door in a second or two. Easy to control and easy to set the depth of the cut by turning the big black knob on the end.. I'm an accountant and I'm thinking of changing my job, Yeah, it's that easy to use. By the way, buy the dust bag otherwise you'll create a hell of mess! (Like I did).
10.10.2020
there could have been a dust bag included,however as i use it outside only thats not a major problem. I didnt like the button that needs to be pressed to start it.seems awkward, would have liked a button on the top of the handle to press with your thumb.tis easier. planed an 18" wide piece of oak and it was a lovely cut very little groove marks (plough lines) between cuts,and after sanding i was very happy. excellent product, I know of a lot worse. havnt tried changing blades yet but we will have to see
3.9.2020
Does everything I need it for. I'm sure the more expensive ones would work day in and day out as a joiners tool but these cost the earth. This Bosch Planer is great for me when I'm pattern making for forming tools and easing the odd door. I've got plans to use it for surfboard shaping. Its good to hold and the base has a little flap that drops down when you put it on the ground to protect the blade.I always lay it on the side out of habit but it's a great feature.
1.7.2019
Looks and feels sturdy in hand, does exactly what it says and has a clean smooth run over the surface as long as it is smooth to begin with. Fitted two doors with this last weekend and I'm glad I went with this Bosch one. Hopefully it will last me a lifetime with the occasional change of blades.I thought it would be noisier but the noise is not to bad at all, but of course wear the appropriate PPE when working with saws, dust and noisey equipment.