Using an electric planer right up to the edge or on rabbets often produces unsatisfactory results, as the machine leaves a lip that has to be removed by hand—unless you have the Festool HL 850 planer. The HL 850 lets you cut flush to an adjacent surface because it can plane across the entire width of the rabbet. Because the planer head is mounted to one side, it sits flush with the opposite side of the planer housing. The retractable side guard makes planing safer, and it swings up and to the side as the rabbet depth increases. Planing up to the edge in deep rabbets is no longer a problem.

Single knife cutter-head with spiral design with replaceable cutting knife for a smooth, quiet and “chatter-free” cut.
Multiple head options to create rustic architectural effects in beams and flooring.
Unlimited rabbeting depth with flush cutter side design and retractable spring-loaded guard.
Rotary handle depth adjustment allows precise depth setting to 1/256" (1/10 mm) up to 9/64" (3.5 mm).
Efficient dust extraction (use with 36 mm diameter hose).

Includes

Parallel guide
Rabbet depth guide
Standard planer head
Suction Adapter
Solid carbide standard blade
Hex Key
All packed in SysGen3 M237 Systainer

Specifications

Planing width: 3 1/4" (82 mm)
Dust extraction connection dia.: 1 1/2" (36 mm)
Weight: 9.26 lb (4.2 kg)
Power consumption: 850 watt
Planing depth: 0" (0 mm)-1/8" (3.5 mm)
Cable length: 12.467 ft (3.8 m)

Features & Benefits

Unlimited Rabbeting Depth

The planer head allows you to work right up to the edge.

Interchangeable Heads

For different effects from distressed to hand-hewn textured effects.

Single Knife Cutter Head

Spiral, metal carbide, cutter head design with replaceable cutting knife for a smooth, “chatter-free” cut.

Rotary Handle Depth Adjustment

The front handle doubles as a depth control knob with a cut depth up to 3 9/64 inches.

MMC Electronics

Equipped with soft-start for no-jolt starts, and constant speed under load, for consistent cutting speed and smooth results.

Near Total Chip Extraction

Efficient chip extraction with left or right side mounting. For best performance use with Festool CT 26/36/48 dust extractors and a 36mm hose.

Quick Blade Changes

Loosen 3 screws, replace the blade, tighten back up and that is it! The blade is self-aligning.

Thumb-Lock Depth Control

Makes depth setting a streamlined one-hand operation so you can easily adjust your depth settings to match the resistance of the material.

Planer

Festool 576258 HL 850 Planer Imperial