For projects that require board thickness to be beyond exact, the New Jet 15 Straight Knife planer gets the job done with ease. This sweet machine features a monster 3 HP motor with 2 speed gear box to adjust your feed rate for a better finished surface. The innovative Precision Air Strut System (PASS) provides consistent upward pressure on the cutterhead, reducing the chance of board snipe. Its rock-solid table is constructed of cast iron and features Steel infeed/outfeed table extensions that conveniently fold out of the way. And because even the coolest power planer is 1 of the messiest machines on the planet, Jet’s angled 4 in. dust port keeps your dust hose out of the way for easy hookup on your shops dust collection system.
- Innovative Jet: Precision Air Strut System (PASS) provides consistent upward pressure on the cutterhead, reducing the chance of board snipe
- Straight cutterhead has 3 high-speed steel knives that lock firmly in place to prevent movement while in use
- Heavy-duty precision ground cast iron table and 4 post design provides maximum control and support when passing boards through planer
- Powerful 3 HP motor with V-belt transmission reduces vibration and running noise
- Dual infeed speed control for 16 FPM or 20 FPM, maximizes cut efficiency
- Maximum depth of cut 1/8 in. x 6 in. cutting height and 15 in. W capacity
- Heavy-duty folding infeed/outfeed tables provide support for work pieces and fold for convenience
- Large-hand wheel with positive gear drive easily moves the head to the desired board thickness
- Magnetic switch with green safety light illuminates when powered
- 4 in. dust port hooks up to dust management system and helps keep shop clean
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Ima Harris (verified owner) –
Powerful and reasonably quiet
Mabel Hand (verified owner) –
Well built planer