DEWALT DCP580B 20V MAX Cordless Hand Planer, Brushless, 5/64-Inch Cut

Plan a board edge or refine a surface while moving around the worksite with the DEWALT DCP580B cordless hand planer. Its brushless motor delivers 30,000 cuts per minute for fast material removal. A calibrated depth knob supports fine adjustments, while precision-machined aluminium shoes help keep the cut parallel. The tool-only format is designed for use with the DEWALT 20V MAX battery system.

Best use cases

This planer suits woodworking tasks that call for controlled stock removal, from levelling a surface to refining an edge. Its 3-1/4-inch width capacity accommodates a useful range of board-planing work, while the 5/64-inch maximum cut depth lets you set how much material to remove in a pass. For a more delicate adjustment, the calibrated depth knob moves in 1/256-inch increments, approximately 0.01 mm.

The cordless design is handy when a job takes you between a bench and different areas of a worksite, without having to manage a power cord as you move. For a fixed work area, a corded planer is another approach, the DCP580B is particularly suited to jobs where cordless mobility and use with the 20V MAX battery system are priorities. The battery and charger are sold separately, so plan to use a compatible battery-system setup.

Where it shines

The front and back shoes are precision-machined aluminium, helping maintain parallelism as the planer moves across the workpiece. A machined groove in the front shoe supports edge chamfering, making it useful for adding a bevel as part of a woodworking task. When you pause between passes, the kickstand lets you rest the planer on the work surface while helping prevent the tool from gouging the material.

The brushless motor is designed to help maintain speed under load, and the cordless format keeps the tool easy to reposition during a job. Buyers often highlight its handy, easy-to-use feel and appreciate working without a cord. Feedback on battery life and dust collection is mixed, so those experiences can depend on the job and setup.

Key specifications

• Type: Cordless hand planer
• Model: DCP580B
• Power system: DEWALT 20V MAX battery system
• Motor: Brushless
• Cutting rate: 30,000 cuts per minute
• Maximum cut depth: 5/64 inch (2 mm)
• Planing width capacity: 3-1/4 inches
• Depth adjustment: 1/256-inch increments (approximately 0.01 mm)
• Base: Precision-machined front and back aluminium shoes
• Included: 20V brushless planer, battery, charger and dust bag sold separately

When it makes sense

Choose the DCP580B when your woodworking calls for a portable planer with both fast stock removal and fine depth control. The calibrated adjustment helps when you want to make smaller changes between passes, while the front-shoe groove adds an option for chamfering an edge. Its kickstand and precision-machined shoes are practical details for moving between cuts and keeping the tool supported on the work surface.

For a working setup already based on the DEWALT 20V MAX battery system, this tool-only planer offers a straightforward way to add cordless planing capability. It is a practical choice for shaping board surfaces and edges at the bench or around the jobsite, with adjustments and features suited to both material removal and more controlled finishing work.