A studio shot of the Bosch 18V brushless planer featuring a blue body, black rubberized handle, and a front depth adjustment knob.
An informational diagram pointing out features such as the on-tool blade storage, battery indicator, higher planing depth, dual chipping functionality, and uniform aluminum base plate.
Side profile view of the planer showing the Bosch branding, model number GHO18V-26, and the chip ejection port.
An angled studio view of the planer highlighting the front shoe, rotary depth knob, and the empty battery compartment at the rear.
A woodworker planing the edge of a wooden door held vertically, using the tool with a black dust collection bag attached.
A close-up of the tool's rear housing showing a gloved hand retrieving the blade change hex key from its on-board storage slot.
A construction pro using the planer vertically on a wooden wall stud, utilizing the parallel guide fence for stability.
A close-up of a hand turning the large front depth adjustment knob to select a specific cutting depth setting.
A carpenter planing a flat piece of wood with a vacuum hose connected to the exhaust port to remove shavings.
A promotional graphic for the AMPShare System showing the logo and a group of compatible Bosch 18V batteries.
A warranty information graphic displaying the Bosch logo and text stating "18V Limited Warranty" alongside a red banner confirming "5 Year Tool" coverage.
New Bosch 18V Brushless Nailers & Staplers: Power Meets Precision | Bosch USA promotional video
A studio shot of the Bosch 18V brushless planer featuring a blue body, black rubberized handle, and a front depth adjustment knob.
An informational diagram pointing out features such as the on-tool blade storage, battery indicator, higher planing depth, dual chipping functionality, and uniform aluminum base plate.
Side profile view of the planer showing the Bosch branding, model number GHO18V-26, and the chip ejection port.
An angled studio view of the planer highlighting the front shoe, rotary depth knob, and the empty battery compartment at the rear.
A woodworker planing the edge of a wooden door held vertically, using the tool with a black dust collection bag attached.
A close-up of the tool's rear housing showing a gloved hand retrieving the blade change hex key from its on-board storage slot.
A construction pro using the planer vertically on a wooden wall stud, utilizing the parallel guide fence for stability.
A close-up of a hand turning the large front depth adjustment knob to select a specific cutting depth setting.
A carpenter planing a flat piece of wood with a vacuum hose connected to the exhaust port to remove shavings.
A promotional graphic for the AMPShare System showing the logo and a group of compatible Bosch 18V batteries.
A warranty information graphic displaying the Bosch logo and text stating "18V Limited Warranty" alongside a red banner confirming "5 Year Tool" coverage.
New Bosch 18V Brushless Nailers & Staplers: Power Meets Precision | Bosch USA promotional video
BOSCH

Bosch Planer GHO18V-26N 3-1/4 Inch Woodworking Handheld (13600 RPM Brushless Motor Dual Chip Exhaust Precision Depth Shoe Bare Tool)

In stock
SKU: GHO18V-26N
$229.00 USD

Description

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Heavy-Duty 18V Cordless 3-1/4 Inch Wood Planer Matrix with 13,600 RPM Brushless Motor, Dual Direction Chip Exhaust, and 28-Position Micro-Depth Control Dial

The Bosch GHO18V-26N 18V Brushless Planer 3-1/4 Inch Cordless Handheld Woodworking Tool delivers specialized stock removal utility and exceptional surface flattening efficiency across active timber framing and finish carpentry environments. Engineered with a high-efficiency brushless motor that drives a blistering 13,600 RPM no-load speed profile, this high-performance smoothing instrument maintains pristine cutting speed without bogging down while removing up to 3/32 inches of material in a single pass. This contractor-grade diagnostic solution resolves irregular workpiece crowning, restricted site sightline visibility from wood chip buildup, and uneven edge matching by combining a meticulously calibrated 28-position rotary depth adjustment knob with a machined flat aluminum base plate. Outfitted with a toggle-controlled dual chip exhaust tracking system, convenient on-board spare blade storage compartments, and complete AMPShare multi-brand battery platform system cross-compatibility, this lightweight shaving station optimizes subcontractor production flow paths during door hanging installations, structural joist truing runs, and custom hardwood framing mockups.

**Battery and charger sold separately.**

Best Used For:

  • Architectural Door Fitting: Shaving precise increments off heavy solid-core wood doors to eliminate binding within custom residential or commercial frames.
  • Structural Joist Leveling: Flattening crowned subfloor ceiling beams and irregular framing studs to guarantee flat drywall sheet installations.
  • Hardwood Stock Truing: Rapidly clearing rough mill marks and squaring dimensional lumber faces down to uniform target thicknesses.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • High-Speed Gearing Core: High-output brushless motor generates a blistering 13,600 RPM spin profile to produce mirror-smooth, glass-like finishes on stubborn grain fields.
  • 28 Locking Click Steps: Meticulously calibrated index dial steps control exact depth tracking down to 3/32 inches to prevent accidental over-planing errors.
  • Bi-Directional Chip Exhaust Ports: Integrated directional toggle switch directs wood waste shavings cleanly to the left or right side to clear active work sightlines.
  • Machined Shoe Foundation: Perfectly flat aluminum base plate features milled registration marks to guide linear tracking paths with true precision.
  • Single-Blade Swift Swaps: Advanced blade clamping array permits rapid replacement of spent cutting edges without requiring tedious alignment indicators.

What's Included

  • (1) GHO18V-26N 18V Brushless 3-1/4 Inch Planer Chassis
  • (1) Removable High-Capacity Debris Dust Bag
  • (1) Rigid Parallel Wood Guide Fence Assembly
  • (2) Tungsten Carbide Straight Edge Blades (One Pre-Installed, One Stored in Storage Bracket)

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Bosch
Model Number GHO18V-26N
Product Classification Type Cordless Handheld Wood Planer
Output Voltage Rating 18V
Motor Architecture Style Brushless Digital Motor
Maximum Spool Velocity 13,600 RPM No-Load Speed
Planing Capacity Width 3-1/4 in.
Maximum Planing Depth Pass 3/32 in. (0.102 in.)
Depth Control Configuration Rotary Knob Dial Interface (28 Locking Positions)
Blade Edge Composition Tungsten Carbide Micro-Grain
Debris Waste Tracking Outlets Dual Ejection Ports (Left or Right Selective Switch)
Foundational Shoe Material Machined Cast Aluminum Alloy
Power Cell Chemistry 18V Lithium-Ion (AMPShare Universal Alliance Compatible)

Pro-Tip: When completing clean edge chamfer passes, drop the integrated tool kickstand down before setting the planer head base onto finishing surfaces. The spring-loaded protection arm lifts the shoe base off the wood, blocking the decelerating cutter spool from marring your pristine grain paths.