Milwaukee's Cordless Planer Is Way More Serious Than I Expected

Milwaukee claims their M12 Brushless Planer can deliver corded-like performance and even replace a traditional corded planer — all in a compact 12V package. That’s a bold claim… so I put it to the test.

From aggressive depth cuts to warped boards, OSB abuse, oak, chip control, ergonomics, and real job-site use, this video breaks down what the M12 planer can actually handle — and where it shouldn’t be used.

If you’re a contractor, carpenter, remodeler, or serious DIYer already on the Milwaukee platform, this one might surprise you.

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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 – Intro
0:14 – Milwaukee M12 Planer overview & bold claims
0:32 – First impressions & build quality
0:53 – Corded vs cordless performance claims
1:10 – Light passes & control test (1/32”)
1:40 – Smoothness, chatter & snipe discussion
1:58 – Aggressive depth test (1/16”, repeated passes)
2:44 – Real material removal & battery heat check
3:19 – Power vs control: what actually matters
3:47 – Extreme test: max depth on 8 ft OSB
4:41 – Results, battery status & performance recap
5:04 – Blade storage & replacement design
5:34 – Chamfer groove test using shoe notch
6:18 – Oak board deep cut (and chip jam issue)
6:57 – Why chip blowers matter
7:08 – Can it fix a warped board?
8:06 – Warped lumber results & job-site reality
8:30 – Chip control, diverter & dust collection
9:27 – End grain test (don’t do this 😬)
10:12 – Why end grain planing fails
10:56 – Balance point & ergonomics breakdown
11:23 – Safety switch & battery size concerns
12:19 – Who this planer is actually for
12:39 – Pros & cons
12:52 – Biggest design flaw (front shoe visibility)
13:18 – Final thoughts & subscribe

🔨 Who This Planer Is For

✔ Trim carpenters
✔ Remodelers
✔ Deck builders
✔ Job-site adjustments
✔ Milwaukee M12 users

❌ Not for slab flattening or fine furniture milling

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