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This new 6" Long Bed Jointer offers one of the longest working surfaces in its class. Now with the addition of the exclusive auto-set quick change knives systems you can replace or change all three blades in a fraction of the time other machines take.
Features
- Extra-long cast iron table has a precision-machined finish to ensure accuracy
- Three high-speed steel knife cutter head provides rapid cutting and a superior finish
- Fully adjustable infeed and outfeed tables let you set the height to your comfort and requirements
- Built-in rabbeting ledge adds versatility
- Center fence controls are conveniently mounted to allow quick adjustments
- Two-way tilting fence has positive stops at 45° and 90° to handle bevel operations
- EXCLUSIVE front-mounted table adjustment handwheels make quick, easy and accurate corrections
- Industrial push-button controls are conveniently placed for easy access
- Built-in dust chute with 4" port connects to your collection system for efficient dust/chip disposal
- Powerful 1HP motor easily handles the toughest jointing tasks
- Heavy-duty, one-piece steel closed stand includes mounting tabs for increased stability
Specifications
- Model: JJ-6CSDXK
- Cutting Capacity (W x D/in.): 6 x 1/2
- Cutterhead Speed (RPM): 4,800
- Number of Knives: 3
- Rabbeting Capacity (in.): 1/2
- Rabbet Ledge (in.): 3-1/8 x 8-3/4
- Table Surface (W x L x H/in.): 7-3/8 x 56 x 31-3/4
- Fence (H x L/in.): 4 x 33-1/8
- Blade Size (L x W x T/in.): 6 x 7/8 x 3/64
- Fence Tilts (deg.): 45 R, 45 L
- Positive Stops (deg.): 45 R, 90, 45 L
- Motor (TEFC): 1HP, 1Ph, 115/230V, Prewired 115V
- Net Weight (lbs.): 256
from Cleveland, Ohio on 11/10/2007
the set up adjustments, the knives were set up at the factory and the outfeed table needed the adjustment. I would of thought the outfeed table should of been perfect set from the factory since you will probably never move that again. The knives needs to be adjusted everytime they are sharpened.
I am a serious woodworker and choosing the right jointer was a quest of much research. I chose the Jet 708457DXK for some innovated features.
1-The quick set knives cannot be underrated. It amazes me that tool manufactures have not had this feature since planers have had it for years.
2-Long bed. This 6" bed is with 56" of length is only comparable to the Power matic bed length. All other 6" jointers have shorter beds.
3-Handwheels. I'm not a fan of the "stick" adjustment on other jointers. See for yourself at any woodworking store. Test the incremental in feed adjustment on a wheeled vs. stick adjustment side by side. Big advantage to the hand wheels.
4-Customer service. Jet is owned by WMH group and they own Powermatic as well. Customer service history is excellent.
I bought this jointer pre-assembled, so no review on setup. I only had to set the fence 90 & 45 for adjustment. The out feed table came factory set and is perfect. I bought the HTC mobile base over the Jet mobile base due to HTC base lifts the jointer and sets it down on floor pads. The Jet base only locks the wheels.
The cuts on the jointer were as expected, smooth and crisp. The noise level is average for this type of machine.
Pros: As stated above 1-2-3-4.
-Dust collection is also very good.
-Double sided knives.
Cons: The jointer has a spring loaded pin on the rear of the machine that engages at the 1/8th inch cut on the in feed table. This prevents cuts over 1/8" being made, (maximum recommended cut.) This is somewhat a nuisance for an experienced woodworker that knows jointer cut depths. It is used for rabbiting. Pull the plunger out; turn the in feed wheel past 1/8" release the plunger.
The fence slide works fine, but the Delta jointer has a better system, (rack screw.) *Not a feature to buy the jointer for however.
If you are in the market for a 6" jointer this Jet has features that other 6" jointers don't have. The only current exception is the Powermatic 6" with long bed/quick set knives. Priced at $900. If you like taking a lot of time setting knives with a jointer pal device and don't mind a shorter bed then save $100 and buy another jointer. If you want a full featured 6" jointer, then this is the one. [...]