WEN 6528 Electric Hand Planer 2-3/8 Inch
- 3.8 Amp, electric
- 2-3/8 inch cutting width
- 0.06 Inches cutting depth
- 32000 RPM maximum speed
- Alloy steel base
- 4.3 Pounds item weight
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An electric hand planer for smoothing and trimming wood. It is a planer, not a router, and the listing shows only the tool itself.
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ASIN: B079FBDPF4Model: 6528Category: Woodworking Routers
Overview
Not a router, this WEN 6528 is an electric hand planer with an alloy steel base. A rotating cutter head shaves wood to a set depth and width across the board.
The reason to buy is a corded planer for fitting doors, trimming edges and smoothing rough lumber. The limit is the shallow cutting depth per pass, so heavy stock removal takes several passes.
Who it's for
Door fitting, edge trimming and smoothing boards on a bench are the work. If you shape profiles or cut grooves, a router is the right tool, so look there instead.
Pros and cons
- Corded electric power
- Alloy steel base
- Cutting width suits door edges
- Fast cutter speed
- Shallow depth per pass
- Dust bag not mentioned
Performance notes
The cutter head spins at high speed and shaves a thin layer per pass, and the base rides on the board to keep the cut flat. Depth is set by the adjustment, so smoothness depends on a steady feed. Several light passes beat one deep one.
Specifications
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Model | 6528 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 2.375 Inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 9 inches L x 6.25 inches W x 6.5 inches H |
| Item weight | 4.3 Pounds |
| Cutting Depth | 0.06 Inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 32000 RPMhigher than 83% of 108 woodworking routers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Amperage | 3.8 Amp |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Base Material | Alloy Steel |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hand Planer |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the WEN 6528 a router?
No. The category says router, but it is an electric hand planer.
How wide a cut does it make?
A cutting width of 2.375 inches.