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Black & Decker 7698K 5.2 Amp 3-1/4-Inch Planer
List price: $122.55
Sale price: $87.65
You save: $34.9 (28%)
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Black & Decker
EAN: 0028877457574
Feature(s): 5.2 amp motor for long life and deep cutting capacity1/16-inch-deep cutting capacity for increased performance; 5/16-inch rabbeting depth capacity for edgingLock-on button for extended useIncludes planer, 2 reversible carbide blades, and hex wrench2-year warranty
Item Dimensions: Height 11.25"Width 7.5"Length 16"Weight 11.5 lbs.
Label: Black & Decker
List Price: $122.55
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: 7698K
MPN: 7698K
Number Of Items: 1
Package Dimensions:
Height: 7.4"
Width: 11"
Length: 7.4"
Weight: 11.4 lbs.
Product Group: Home Improvement
Publisher: Black & Decker
Studio: Black & Decker
UPC: 028877457574
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
5.2A 3-1/4" Planer Kit With Lock-Off Switch, 6' Cord Set, Reversible TCG Blade, Side Fence Adjustment, Aluminum Base For 82MM Width Of Cut & 0 To 5/16" Rabbet Depth Of Cut.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0
Rating - 3 Date: 2007-01-13
Content: Why would you include a dust catcher which does not fit into the case??? Other than that, the planer works fine for quick jobs fixing stuck doors.
Summary: Good planer, but the dust catcher doesn't fit in the case???
Rating - 3 Date: 2005-11-19
Content: I recently picked this planer up for a small job that involved squaring some pine. It did a good job but the weaknesses of the tool were fairly obvious after only a little use.
Background: I compared this planer to the comparable Ryobi. The Ryobi had a few features the B&D didn't, mainly a "kickstand" to protect the blade when not being used and a dust port that can be switched from left to right. The Ryobi also had a loose front plate, which didn't seem like a good idea to me. So I chose the B&D.
First the good: It did a very good job on the pine I was planing (which involved 4 pieces glued together that needed to be flat on 2 edges). It was very easy to use and the depth adjustment has very positive indents so you know how much you are removing. In general, I was very impressed with the results I got out of the tool.
The bad: I use hand planes a lot, so I naturally wanted to use the front handle on this power planer. Unfortunately, that is also the depth adjustment, and on my second cut I managed to turn it halfway through, making it deeper. I also wanted to use the fence to square the face I was planing. I was successful in this, but the fence is incredibly flimsy (mostly plastic). It may last fine, but I guess I would prefer all metal or at least thicker plastic. Also, I noticed the motor sounded like it was struggling a bit when I went to the deeper cuts. Maybe this is normal, but it seemed like there could be trouble if you try to do the same thing in hardwood. Finally, I can see why other brands include the kickstand (basically a blade guard, so you're not setting the tool on it's blades all the time). I didn't much like the fact that I would be resting the planer on it's blades every time I set it down (you also have to make sure the blades aren't still spinning, although in my own use this was not an issue).
So, basically, this is a tool that works well, but could maybe use a bit of refining. I returned mine, and I'm not sure what I'll replace it with. FWIW, in this price range, I think there's always going to be a bit of compromise, and I think the B&D's weaknesses are easier to live with than the loose front plate on the Ryobi.
Summary: Good points and bad points
Rating - 5 Date: 2005-07-02
Content: i bought this planer to trim down some exterior doors and it worked great. I've used it on several other projects since then and it has been excellent.
Summary: Great for the money
Rating - 5 Date: 2004-05-17
Content: I used my friends Dewalt 680 planer for a couple of jobs and liked its small size/weight and features. I didn't like its $150 price. So I went looking for and alternative and found this Black and Decker at Sears for $69.99 w/case and extra blades. It looks and performs like the Dewalt but at half the price and w/case, extra blades and wrench(uses dewalt blades), edge guide, dust bag, and vacumn attachment accessories.The only differences I noticed is the rear shoe is a steel plate instead of cast. The front plate (adjustable for plane depth like Dewalt's) is cast aluminum like dewalt. Also, Dewalt has a
guard lever on its rear shoe that drops down to protect blade when setting planer down on its shoe after use. I actually found
this lever to be a pain when using the Dewalt because it would not always drop down when done with a plane, and it was in the way when you wanted to begin a plane run in the middle of a piece. I was very impressed with this find and satisfied with this planer and its accessories so far.
Summary: Value Substitute for Dewalt 680
Rating - 5 Date: 2004-04-23
Content: after looking at the cost/benefits of the various planers out there, i realized that i really didn't need anything too fancy so i got this to get me through a trim job i'm in the middle of. all i can say is wow. for about $70 you get a very smooth running plane that comes equipped with a dust bag that actually works, a vacuum attachment, two extra reversable blades and a case. it comes with a rip fence but it seems pretty hokey and i wouldn't put too much faith in it. the adjustment knob has very nice detents in it that makes setting the depth a breeze. dont be scared away by the cheap price, this is a very good deal.
Summary: great value - nice package!!!
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